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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.

  • 5,849 programmes
  • 1,687 institutions
  • 142 countries
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  1. Master

    Master of Science in Physics (Evening)

    Jadavpur University 🇮🇳 Kolkata, India

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  2. Graduate

    Nanomaterials and Physics of Semiconductors (Graduate)

    National Taiwan University of Technology and Science 🇹🇼 Taipei, Taiwan

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in Geophysics

    Stanford University 🇺🇸 Stanford, Califorrnia, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Physics

    Trinity Christian College 🇺🇸 Palos Heights, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Physics

    University of Oxford, Oriel College 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    Physics (M.S.)

    University of Vermont 🇺🇸 Burlington, United States

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  8. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Weber State University 🇺🇸 Ogden, Utah, United States

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  9. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of Wisconsin - River Falls 🇺🇸 River Falls, United States

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  10. Major

    Physics (PH) (Undergraduate Major)

    The University of Alabama 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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  11. Master

    Physics (PHYS), M.S. Master of Science, Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy

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

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  12. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    National Technical University of Ukraine 🇺🇦 Kyiv-56, Ukraine

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  13. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of Rio Grande 🇺🇸 RIO GRANDE, United States

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  15. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Myongji University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

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  16. Bachelor

    Physics B.A.

    University of Minnesota, Morris 🇺🇸 Morris, United States

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  17. Master

    Physics of an atomic nucleus (Masters)

    Kazakh National Pedagogical University named after Abay 🇰🇿 Almaty / г. Алматы, Kazakhstan

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  18. Bachelor

    BSc in Physics

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  19. Other programmes

    Kinesiology

    College of San Mateo 🇺🇸 San Mateo, California, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Licence Physique et sciences pour l'ingénieur - Ingénierie

    University of Strasbourg 🇫🇷 Strasbourg, France

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  21. Master

    Master of Science in Physics (Day)

    Jadavpur University 🇮🇳 Kolkata, India

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  22. Bachelor

    Northridge, BS, 120, Physics (Astrophysics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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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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