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Physics investigates the laws of nature from particles to the universe – mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum physics and astrophysics – with strong mathematics and laboratory components.

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  • 1,687 institutions
  • 142 countries
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  1. Master

    Applied Marine Physics and Undersea Technology (M.S.)

    National Sun Yat-Sen University 🇹🇼 Kaohsiung, Taiwan

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  2. Teacher training

    physics (Teacher)

    Vitus Bering Kamchatka State University 🇷🇺 Камчатская область, Russia

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  3. Master

    Physics of the atmosphere and hydrosphere (Masters)

    Murmansk State Technical University 🇷🇺 Murmansk, Russia

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  4. Bachelor

    BSc Honours: Physics

    University of Johannesburg 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa

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  6. Master

    Physique (Masters)

    Université Abou Bekr Belkaid, Tlemcen 🇩🇿 Tlemcen, Algeria

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  7. Other programmes

    Physics

    University of the South Pacific 🇫🇯 Suva, Fiji

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  8. Postgraduate

    Thermo physics and theoretical heating tequnics (Postgraduate)

    East Siberian State University of Technology 🇷🇺 Ulan-Ude, Republic of Buryatia, Russia

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  9. Graduate

    Programa de Posgrado en Física

    Universidad de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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  10. Bachelor

    11APLG, Applications of Group Theory in Solid State Physics, W, 3, unlimited (Bachelor)

    Czech Technical University of Prague 🇨🇿 Prague, Czech Republic

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  11. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    University of Ruhuna 🇱🇰 Galle, Matara, Sri Lanka

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    粒子物理与原子核物理 (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  13. Bachelor

    Biophysique (Bachelor)

    University of 'Oran 🇩🇿 Oran, Algeria

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  15. Master

    Geophysics, geophysical methods of searches of minerals (Masters)

    Murmansk State Technical University 🇷🇺 Murmansk, Russia

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Nuclearphysics (Doctorate)

    Islamic Azad University of Bonab 🇮🇷 Bonab, Iran

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  17. Other programmes

    Applied Physics

    University of Alicante 🇪🇸 Alicante, Spain

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  18. Minor

    Physics, CAS, Minor

    American University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  19. Master

    Physique (Masters)

    Université de Béjaia 🇩🇿 Béjaia, Algeria

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  20. Other programmes

    Applied Physics

    University of Twente 🇳🇱 Enschede, Netherlands

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  21. Specialisation

    Geophysics, Geophysical Methods of Mineral Wealth Exploration (General Specializations) (Postgraduate Speciality)

    Armenian State Agrarian University 🇦🇲 Yerevan, Armenia

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  22. Diploma

    DUT Mesures Physiques (Diploma)

    Université d'Auvergne (Clermont-Ferrand I) 🇫🇷 Clermont-Ferrand, France

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Study Physics – facts and figures

Physics is taught at 1,687 universities and colleges in 142 countries – including 1,297 Bachelor, 1,261 Master and 711 PhD programmes. Most programmes are offered in United States (1,613), United Kingdom (554) and China (373). Institutions with the widest choice: The California State University, University of London and University of California.

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Degrees in Physics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Physics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Physics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Physics programmes?

The directory lists 5,849 Physics programmes at 1,687 institutions worldwide. The largest choice is in United States, United Kingdom and China.

How long does it take to study Physics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Physics programmes worldwide?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are The California State University, University of London, University of California, Palacky University and Wuhan University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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