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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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    Course: Python for physics

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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  2. Bachelor

    Los Angeles, BS, 187, Physics (General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  3. Master

    Master Matériaux - M2 Physique des matériaux

    Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg I) 🇫🇷 Strasbourg Cedex, France

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  4. Master

    Master of Science in Professional Physics

    California State University Long Beach 🇺🇸 Long Beach, California, United States

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  6. Master

    Nanostructure and clusters physics (Masters)

    Lanzhou University of Technology 🇨🇳 Lanzhou, China

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  7. Other programmes

    Physics

    East China Normal University 🇨🇳 Shanghai Province, China

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Technical University Kaiserslautern 🇩🇪 Kaiserslautern, Germany

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  9. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Laurentian University (LU) 🇨🇦 Sudbury, Canada

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  10. Bachelor

    Physics (BS)

    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Slippery Rock, United States

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  11. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Montana State University 🇺🇸 Bozeman, United States

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  12. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    St. Petersburg State Polytechnical University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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  13. Bachelor

    Physics (with a year in Europe), BSc, 4 years, Single Subject

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    Physics with Theoretical Astrophysics BSc (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    Physics, B.S.

    Penn State Erie 🇺🇸 Erie, PA, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Physics, B1701, Bachelor, Combined, 180, 3

    University of Jan Evangelista Purkyne 🇨🇿 Ustí nad Labem, Czech Republic

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  18. Bachelor

    Physics, BA

    California State University, San Bernardino 🇺🇸 San Bernardino, California, United States

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, M.A., Ph.D. (UC Santa Barbara)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  20. Master

    Physics, MA, Graduate, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    PRF, Faculty of Science, Biophysics, Physics, 1 (Bachelor)

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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  22. Bachelor

    San Diego, BS, 120, Physics (General)

    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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