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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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    Mathematical Physics

    The University of Melbourne 🇦🇺 Richmond, Australia

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  2. Postgraduate

    Particle Physics | DPhil (Postgraduate)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in Physics

    University of California, Berkeley 🇺🇸 Berkeley, California, United States

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in Physics

    Stanford University 🇺🇸 Stanford, Califorrnia, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Physics

    Novodvinsk Branch Arkhangelsk State Technical University 🇷🇺 Novodvinsk / г. Новодвинск, Russia

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    Physics

    National University of Hanoi 🇻🇳 HaNoi, Vietnam

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics (B.S.) (UCLA)

    University of California System 🇺🇸 Oakland, Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Physics (BS)

    Michigan Technological University 🇺🇸 Houghton, United States

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Doctoral Program)

    Vanderbilt University 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States

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  11. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Beloit College 🇺🇸 Beloit, United States

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  12. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate majors and programs)

    California State University, Bakersfield 🇺🇸 Bakersfield, CA, United States

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  13. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Zhanjiang Ocean University 🇨🇳 Zhoushan City, China

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  15. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Nanjing University of Technology 🇨🇳 Nanjing, China

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  16. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Purdue University Calumet Campus 🇺🇸 Hammond, United States

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  17. Master

    Physics - Optical, MS

    Hampton University 🇺🇸 Hampton, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Physics / North America : BSc Hons

    Lancaster University 🇬🇧 Lancaster, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    Physics and Technology of Nuclear Reactors MastersMSc (Postgraduate taught degrees)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    Physics by Research, Royal Holloway, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Physics, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor's

    West Virginia University 🇺🇸 Morgantown, Keyser, Montgomery, Parkersburg, Charleston, Martinsburg, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Physics: Interdiciplinary Physics (Undergrad BS)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, 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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