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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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    Astrophysics

    University of California Berkeley, College of Letters and Science 🇺🇸 Berkeley, California, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Forensic Science - B.S. (Physics)

    University of Southern Mississippi 🇺🇸 Hattiesburg, United States

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  3. Scholarship

    Nuclear Technology & Application (Doctoral Degree Awarding Discipline)

    University of Science and Technology of China 🇨🇳 Hefei, China

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    Physics

    Open University Worldwide 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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    Physics

    Cleveland State University 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States

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    Physics

    Volgograd State University 🇷🇺 Volgograd, Urupinsk, Michaelovka, Akhtubinsk, Kalach-on-Don, Frolovo, Volzhesky, Russia

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor’s Degree Program)

    Yunnan University of Nationalities 🇨🇳 KUNMING, China

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  9. Master

    Physics (Computational Science) MS

    University of Southern Mississippi 🇺🇸 Hattiesburg, United States

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Doctoral Degree)

    University of Oklahoma at Norman 🇺🇸 Oklahoma, United States

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  11. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Stonehill College 🇺🇸 North Easton, United States

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  12. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  13. Bachelor

    Physics - Bachelor of Science

    University of Texas - Pan American 🇺🇸 Edinburg, Texas 7, United States

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  15. Master

    Physics - M.S.

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Physics with Astrophysics (Bachelor)

    National University of Ireland Galway 🇮🇪 Galway, Ireland

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  17. Bachelor

    Physics, Applied (Bachelor)

    Emory University 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  18. Undergraduate

    Physique (Undergraduate)

    University of Moncton 🇨🇦 Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

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  19. Master

    Polymer Physics (Masters)

    Nanjing University of Technology 🇨🇳 Nanjing, China

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  20. Bachelor

    Sacramento, BS, 120, Physics (Physics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  21. Master

    Semiconductor physics techniques (Masters)

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

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  22. Bachelor

    Los Angeles, BA, 180, Physics (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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