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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. Major

    Physics (Major)

    The University of Melbourne 🇦🇺 Richmond, Australia

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  2. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) 🇪🇸 Palma (Illes Balears), Spain

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  3. Bachelor

    Physics - Astrophysics, BS

    University of North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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  4. Research

    Physics MSc (by Research) (Postgraduate taught course)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  6. Other programmes

    Physics of Nanostructures and Advanced Materials

    University of Pais Vasco 🇪🇸 Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia, Spain

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  7. Major

    Physics requirements (Major)

    Hampden-Sydney College 🇺🇸 Hampden-Sydney, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics with Nuclear Technology, Full Time & Part Time, BSc & BSc (Hons)

    University of the West of Scotland 🇬🇧 Paisley, Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    Physik (Master)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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  10. Teacher training

    Physik, (L3128),LA Realschulen (mod.) (Teacher)

    University Wuerzburg, Germany 🇩🇪 Würzburg, Germany

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  11. Other programmes

    Physik, Lehramt Hauptschule (PDF/63 KB)

    University Regensburg 🇩🇪 Regensburg, Germany

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  12. Master

    PRF, study plan:Faculty of Science, study plan:Biophysics, Physics, study plan:1 (Masters)

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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  13. Master

    PRF, study plan:Faculty of Science, study plan:Biophysics, Physics, study plan:2 (Masters)

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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  15. Other programmes

    Astrophysics (MPhys)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  16. Graduate

    Biophysics (Graduate)

    University of Maryland at College Park 🇺🇸 College Park, United States

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  17. Master

    Biophysics (Masters)

    China Agriculture University 🇨🇳 Beijing , P.R.China, China

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  18. Bachelor

    E021022, Physics II., W, 3, unlimited (Bachelor)

    Czech Technical University of Prague 🇨🇿 Prague, Czech Republic

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  19. Master

    E02A024, Physics I.A, S, 3, unlimited (Masters)

    Czech Technical University of Prague 🇨🇿 Prague, Czech Republic

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  20. Master

    Geophysics (Master)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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  21. Master

    Geophysics, M.S. (UC Santa Barbara)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  22. Master

    M.Sc. (Hons.) Physics

    Teerthanker Mahaveer University 🇮🇳 Moradabad, India

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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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