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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. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Kazan (Volga) Federal University 🇷🇺 Kazan Republic of Tatarstan, Russia

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  2. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Murray State University 🇺🇸 Murray, Paducah, Mayfield, Hopkinsville, Henderson, United States

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  3. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Northern Kentucky University 🇺🇸 Highland Heights, United States

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  4. Major

    Physics (Major)

    UW Fond du Lac 🇺🇸 Fond du Lac, United States

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  6. Major

    Physics (Major)

    College of Charleston 🇺🇸 Charleston, United States

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Pohang University of Science and Technology (Postech) 🇰🇷 Gyungbuk, South Korea

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics (PHYBD) (Bachelor)

    Pennsylvania State University at University Park 🇺🇸 University Park, PA, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Physics BSc (Single honours)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    Physics with Astrophysics (3 Years) [BSc] (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    Physics, BS, BA, Columbus

    Ohio State University 🇺🇸 Columbus, United States

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  12. Other programmes

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    Georgia Southwestern University 🇺🇸 Georgetown, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Physik und ihre Vermittlung

    Technical University of Braunschweig 🇩🇪 Braunschweig, Germany

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  15. Teacher training

    Physik, (N1128),Notenverb. LA GS (Teacher)

    University Wuerzburg, Germany 🇩🇪 Würzburg, Germany

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  16. Bachelor

    Physik, B.A. LA BK I, Math-Nat, KP, WS

    University of Cologne 🇩🇪 Cologne, Germany

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  17. Postgraduate

    Plasma Physics (Postgraduate) (Taught Programme)

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

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  18. Other programmes

    Profesorado en Física

    National University of Fourth Rio 🇦🇷 Río Cuarto, Argentina

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  19. Master

    San Francisco, MS, 30, Physics (Physics - General), 19021

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  20. Master

    San Jose, MS, 30, Physics (Computational Physics), 19021

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  21. Master

    Astrophysics, University College London, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics

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