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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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    Applied Physics

    Kogi State University 🇳🇬 Anyigba, Nigeria

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  2. Bachelor

    Applied Physics (Bachelor of Engineering)

    Fukui University 🇯🇵 Fukui, Japan

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD Applied Physics

    University of Engineering and Technology Lahore 🇵🇰 Lahore, Pakistan

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    Physics

    University of the South Pacific (USP) in Bairiki 🇸🇧 Bairiki, Solomon Islands

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  6. Master

    Two-year Master’s course in Physics, joint with SISSA

    University of Trento 🇮🇹 Trento, Italy

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  7. Bachelor

    Physics BSc

    Russian State Hydrometeorological University 🇷🇺 Saint Petersburg / Санкт-Петербург, Russia

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Physics - Ph.D.

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  9. Master

    Master/Diplom Thesis on Cluster Physics (Master theses)

    Argelander-Institut für Astronomie 🇩🇪 Bonn, Germany

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D in Condensed Matter/Theoretical Physics

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Geophysics (MSc, PhD)

    Memorial University of Newfoundland 🇨🇦 St. John's, NL, Canada

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D. in theoretical physics

    University of Mosul 🇮🇶 Mosul, Iraq

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  13. Major

    Applied Physics (Major) (UC Santa Cruz)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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    Physics (Distance Learning)

    Adams State College 🇺🇸 Alamosa, United States

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  16. Master

    Physique et spectroscopie des matériaux (Masters)

    University of 'Oran 🇩🇿 Oran, Algeria

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Plasma Physics (PhD)

    Queens University Belfast 🇮🇪 Belfast, Ireland

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  18. Scholarship

    Synchrotron Radiation Based Science and Accelerator Physics (Scholarship)

    University of Oulu 🇫🇮 Oulun, Finland

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  19. Bachelor

    Technical Physics (Bachelor)

    Vienna University of Technology 🇦🇹 Vienna / Wien, Austria

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  20. Major

    Applied Physics (Major)

    Xavier University 🇵🇭 Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

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  21. Master

    Applied Physics and Computational (Masters)

    Polytechnic University of Catalonia 🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain

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  22. Major

    Applied Physics (Major)

    University of California, Santa Cruz 🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, 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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