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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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  1. Master

    Physik (M.Ed.) (Lehramt)

    Georg-August-University of Goettingen 🇩🇪 Göttingen, Germany

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  2. Other programmes

    Physik (MINT Fächer)

    University of Vienna 🇦🇹 Wien, Austria

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  3. Teacher training

    Physik, (N5128),Notenverb. LA Gy (Teacher)

    University Wuerzburg, Germany 🇩🇪 Würzburg, Germany

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  4. Bachelor

    Physik, Fü/BA/BSc

    Leibniz University of Hannover 🇩🇪 Hannover, Germany

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  6. Master

    PRF, study plan:Faculty of Science, study plan:Applied Physics, Physics, study plan:1 (Masters)

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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  7. Bachelor

    Sacramento, BA, 120, Physics (Physical Science)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    Technical Physics (from the sem. Summer in the academic year. 2010/2011) - full-time, starting - sem. summer (Eng.)

    Technical University of Lodz 🇵🇱 Lodz, Poland

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  9. Other programmes

    Theoretical Physics : MPhys Hons

    Lancaster University 🇬🇧 Lancaster, United Kingdom

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  10. Other programmes

    Astrophysics (Columbia College)

    Columbia University in the City of New York 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Astrophysics, MPhys(Hons)

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    BSc in Theoretical Physics

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  13. Other programmes

    Nuclear Power

    Union of Concerned Scientists 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  15. Postgraduate

    Official Postgraduate Programme in Physics and Laser Technology

    University of Valladolid 🇪🇸 Valladolid, Spain

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  16. Other programmes

    Physics

    Clark College 🇺🇸 Vancouver, WA, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Physics (B.A.) (UCLA)

    University of California System 🇺🇸 Oakland, Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Physics (B.A.) (UCLA)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  19. Postgraduate

    Physics (Postgraduate)

    University of Hull, Scarborough Campus 🇬🇧 Scarborough, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    Physics BSc (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  21. Other programmes

    Physics Degree

    University of São Paulo 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil

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  22. Bachelor

    Physics with Astrophysics, BSc, 3 years, Single Subject

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, 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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