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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. Bachelor

    Physics (BS)

    University of Texas at Arlington 🇺🇸 Arlington, TX, United States

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  2. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 🇨🇳 Nanjing, China

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  3. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  4. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Shinshu University 🇯🇵 Matsumoto, Nishi-nagano, Wakasato, Ueda, Mi, Japan

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  6. Bachelor

    Physics, Bachelor of Science - Transfer

    Vancouver Island University · Nanaimo Campus 🇨🇦 Nanaimo, BC, Canada

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, PhD, 3 years full-time

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics/Biophysics BS

    University of California, San Diego 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Physics/Physics, Albany, University at, Baccalaureate, B.S.

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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  10. Undergraduate

    Astrophysics, Royal Holloway, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    DOCTORAT D'UNIVERSITE DE PHYSIQUE

    Université de Toulouse 3 (Université Paul Sabatier) 🇫🇷 Toulouse, France

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  12. Master

    Food Physics (Master Programs (2-3 years))

    Jiangnan University 🇨🇳 Jiangsu Province, Wuxi, China

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  13. Master

    MSc in Plasma Physics

    Queen`s University of Belfast 🇬🇧 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D. in Physics (UC Santa Barbara)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Physics

    University of Crete 🇬🇷 Heraklion, Greece

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  17. Other programmes

    Physics

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale (ASA) 🇺🇸 Carbondale, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelors)

    Queens University Belfast 🇮🇪 Belfast, Ireland

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  19. Bachelor

    Physics (in Hungarian), Hungarian, A, Full time (Bachelor)

    Babes-Bolyai University 🇷🇴 Klausenburg (Cluj-Napoca), Romania

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  20. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Sejong University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

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  21. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Albany University 🇺🇸 Albany, United States

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  22. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of Wisconsin - Green Bay 🇺🇸 Green Bay, 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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