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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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  1. Master

    Master's Programme in Computational Physics, Second level, 120 hp

    Stockholm University 🇸🇪 Stockholm, Sweden

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  2. Other programmes

    Nuclear energrtika

    University of Plovdiv 🇧🇬 Plovdiv, Bulgaria

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  3. Other programmes

    Ph .D .in Physics (Plasma Physics)

    University of Khartoum 🇸🇩 Khartoum, Sudan

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  4. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.))

    Sonoma State University 🇺🇸 Rohnert Park, United States

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  6. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  7. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    University of North Dakota 🇺🇸 Grand Forks, United States

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  8. Certificate

    Physics (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program)

    Western Illinois University 🇺🇸 Macomb, United States

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  9. Postgraduate

    Physics (Postgraduate)

    University at Buffalo 🇺🇸 Buffalo, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Physics and Astrophysics (International Study) BSc (Single honours)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  11. Other programmes

    Physics and polytechnic

    University of Rijeka 🇭🇷 Rijeka, Croatia

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, PhD

    University of South Carolina 🇺🇸 Columbia, United States

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    Plasma Astrophysics and Magnetohydrodynamics

    National Tsing Hua University 🇹🇼 Hsinchu, Taiwan

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  15. Master

    Plasma Physics (Masters)

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

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  16. Bachelor

    San Bernardino, BA, 180, Physics (Physics - General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Theoretical Physics

    Far Eastern Federal University 🇷🇺 Vladivostok, Russia, Russia

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  18. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts in Physics

    University of Arkansas at Little Rock 🇺🇸 Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics

    Azusa Pacific University 🇺🇸 Azusa, California, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Biophysics

    Kings College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  21. Undergraduate

    Biophysics (Undergraduate)

    Whitworth University 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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  22. Master

    Master Matériaux - M2 Physique des matériaux

    University of Strasbourg 🇫🇷 Strasbourg, France

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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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