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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.

  • 5,849 programmes
  • 1,687 institutions
  • 142 countries
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    Physik, Lehramt

    University of Technology Darmstadt 🇩🇪 Darmstadt, Germany

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    Biophysics

    Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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    Conceptual Physics (Online Course)

    American River College 🇺🇸 Sacramento, California, United States

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  5. Other programmes

    Course: Statistical Physics I

    Students Circle Network 🇺🇸 United States

  6. Graduate

    Física (Graduate)

    Universidade Estadual de Maringá 🇧🇷 Maringá - Paraná - Bras, Brazil

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    General Physics (Online Course)

    American River College 🇺🇸 Sacramento, California, United States

  8. Bachelor

    Geophysics (Bachelor)

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

  9. Other programmes

    M. Sc .in Physics (Material Science)

    University of Khartoum 🇸🇩 Khartoum, Sudan

  10. Master

    M.A. in Physics (UC Santa Barbara)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

  11. Minor

    Minor in Physics

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

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    Physics

    Dalian University 🇨🇳 Dalian, China

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  14. Major

    Physics (Major)

    The College | The University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

  15. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of Wisconsin - Platteville 🇺🇸 Platteville, United States

  16. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Lehman College - CUNY 🇺🇸 Bronx, United States

  17. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of Houston-Clear Lake Pearland Campus 🇺🇸 Pearland, Houston, Texas, United States

  18. Master

    Physics - M.S.

    Texas A and M University 🇺🇸 College Station, United States

  19. Research

    Physics Research, King's College London, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

  20. Other programmes

    Physics,

    St. Catherine University 🇺🇸 St Paul, United States

  21. Master

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

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

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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