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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. Graduate

    Physics (Graduate)

    University of Maryland at College Park 🇺🇸 College Park, United States

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  2. Major

    Physics (Major)

    University of Wisconsin-Marinette 🇺🇸 Marinette, United States

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Al-Farabi Kazakh National University 🇰🇿 Almaty, Kazakhstan

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  4. Research

    Physics (Postgraduate research degrees (2013 entry))

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

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

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    Physics, MSci, 4 years

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Physik (Bachelor)

    University of Wuppertal 🇩🇪 Wuppertal, Germany

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  9. Other programmes

    SB in Physics

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Cambridge, USA, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Technische Physik

    De Universiteit Twente (UT) 🇩🇪 AE Enschede, Netherlands, Germany

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  11. Other programmes

    Theoretical Physics & Quantum Technologies

    National University of Science and Technology 🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia

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  12. Postgraduate

    Theoretical Physics (Postgraduate)

    Sumy State University 🇺🇦 Sumy, Ukraine

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  13. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Physics with Nuclear Technology

    Nottingham Trent University 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  15. Other programmes

    Honours Physics (78 credits)

    McGill University 🇨🇦 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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  16. Master

    Long Beach, MS, 34, Physics (Applied Physics), 19021

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    MA: Physics

    University of Johannesburg 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa

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  18. Master

    Master Matériaux - M2 Physique et mécanique

    University of Strasbourg 🇫🇷 Strasbourg, France

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  19. Other programmes

    Mathematical Physics MMath

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  20. Other programmes

    Nuclear

    Bridgwater College 🇬🇧 Bridgwater, United Kingdom

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  21. Other programmes

    Physics

    Northwest University Xi'an 🇨🇳 Xi`an, China

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    Physics

    McHenry County College 🇺🇸 Crystal Lake, Illinois, 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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