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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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    Plasma Physics

    Belarusian State University 🇧🇾 Minsk / г.Минск, Belarus

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  2. Master

    Plasma Physics (Masters)

    Soochow University 🇨🇳 Suzhou Industrial Park, China

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  3. Bachelor

    San Jose, BA, 120, Physics (Physics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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    Technical Physics (Magistracy)

    Al-Farabi Kazakh National University 🇰🇿 Almaty, Kazakhstan

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    Theoretical physics

    Tianjin Normal University 🇨🇳 Tianjin, China

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  7. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics/Systems

    Taylor University 🇺🇸 Upland, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    BSc in Physics (Course 2013)

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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    Course: PHY-6 Physics for Humanists, Spring 2006

    Tufts University 🇺🇸 Medford, United States

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    Course: UCT Physics Course 1 Laboratory 2nd Semester 2011

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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    M. Sc .in Physics (Solid State Physics)

    University of Khartoum 🇸🇩 Khartoum, Sudan

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  12. Master

    Master Physique - Physique des rayonnements, détecteurs, instrumentation et imagerie

    University of Strasbourg 🇫🇷 Strasbourg, France

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  13. Undergraduate

    Materials Physics (Undergraduate)

    Northwest Polytechnical University Xi'an 🇨🇳 Xi’an, China

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  15. Master

    Mestrado em Física (Masters)

    Universidade do Porto 🇵🇹 Porto, Portugal

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  16. Master

    Physics & Applied Physics (Masters)

    College of Sciences | Nanyang Technological University 🇸🇬 Singapore, Singapore

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  17. Bachelor

    Physics (B.A.)

    University of California, Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    University of Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  19. Graduate

    Physics (Graduate)

    Soongsil University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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  20. Master

    Physics (Master of Science in Teaching (M.S.T.))

    University of Florida 🇺🇸 Gainesville, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Physics (PG Dip. in TV Technology)

    Gulbarga University 🇮🇳 Gulbarga, Karnataka State - India, India

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  22. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate Major)

    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 🇺🇸 Blacksburg, 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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