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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. Bachelor

    Geophysics, B.S. (UC Santa Barbara)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  2. Graduate

    Grado en Física

    University of Valladolid 🇪🇸 Valladolid, Spain

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  3. Master

    High Voltage Physics and Technologies, 551707 (Master)

    Moscow Power Engineering Institute ( Technical University) 🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia

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  4. Master

    M.A.T. (Single Subject - Physics) (UC Irvine)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  6. Master

    Master of Science in Physics

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  7. Undergraduate

    Material Physics (Undergraduate Program)

    Wuhan University of Technology (WUT) 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  8. Other programmes

    Particle Physics (PH2817)

    Ecole centrale de Paris 🇫🇷 Paris, France

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  9. Other programmes

    Physical Science & Physics

    Antelope Valley College 🇺🇸 Lancaster, California, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Physics (BS)

    Loyola University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Physics (BSc)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  12. Other programmes

    Physics (Double Degree)

    Brawijaya University 🇮🇩 Malang, Indonesia

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  13. Other programmes

    Physics (Honour)

    The University of Sydney 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

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  15. Other programmes

    Physics (School of Science and Technology)

    Cape Breton University 🇨🇦 Sydney, Canada

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  16. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate) (Thunder Bay Campus)

    Lakehead University 🇨🇦 Thunder Bay, Canada

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  17. Postgraduate

    Physics of the Devices, Elements and Systems (Postgraduate)

    Sumy State University 🇺🇦 Sumy, Ukraine

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics PhD

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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  19. Master

    Physics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Master of Science

    University of South Florida 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Physics, BSc(Hons)

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics

    Jadavpur University 🇮🇳 Kolkata, India

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  22. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics

    California State University Long Beach 🇺🇸 Long Beach, California, 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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