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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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  1. Master

    Physics, MS

    University of South Carolina 🇺🇸 Columbia, United States

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  2. Postgraduate

    Physics: Global Security (Postgraduate)

    University of Glasgow 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  3. Associate

    Physics: UC Transfer - Associate in Science for Transfer

    Cañada College 🇺🇸 Redwood City, California, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Theoretical Physics, MPhys

    University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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  6. Other programmes

    Bio-physics (National Key Subdiscipline)

    Huazhong University of Science and Technology 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics, University College London, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    BSc Physics

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  9. Other programmes

    Course: Fundamentos y Teorías Físicas

    Universidad Politécnica de Madrid 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain

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  10. Other programmes

    Course: Neutron Science and Reactor Physics

    Students Circle Network 🇺🇸 United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Course: Planificación y Diseño de Actividades Físicas y Deportivas

    University of Seville 🇪🇸 Sevilla, Spain

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  12. Other programmes

    Course: Statistical Physics II

    Students Circle Network 🇺🇸 United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Course: 物理計測工学Ⅱ

    Tsukuba University 🇯🇵 Tsukuba, Tokyo, Japan

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Geophysics (Doctoral Degree)

    University of Oklahoma at Norman 🇺🇸 Oklahoma, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    LICENCE Sciences, Technologies, Santé DOMAINE Sciences, Technologies, Santé MENTION Physique

    Université de Saint-Etienne (Université Jean Monnet) 🇫🇷 Saint-Etienne, France

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  17. Master

    Master Matériaux - M2 Physique et mécanique

    Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg I) 🇫🇷 Strasbourg Cedex, France

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  18. Master

    Master of Science in Physics

    University of Missouri - Kansas City 🇺🇸 Kansas City, United States

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  19. Master

    Master Physique - Instrumentation et méthodes d'analyse physico-chimiques

    University of Strasbourg 🇫🇷 Strasbourg, France

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  20. Bachelor

    Material Physics (Bachelor)

    Nanjing University 🇨🇳 Jiangsu, China

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  21. Master

    Molecular Biophysics: Protein, Structure and Dynamics (Master)

    Technical University of Denmark 🇩🇰 Lyngby, Denmark

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  22. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    University of Surrey 🇬🇧 Surrey, United Kingdom

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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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