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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. Major

    Physics (Major)

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

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  2. Master

    Physics (Master of Science (M.S.))

    University of Florida 🇺🇸 Gainesville, United States

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  3. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Hendrix College 🇺🇸 Conway, Arkansas, United States

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  4. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Soochow University 🇨🇳 Suzhou Industrial Park, China

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  6. Bachelor

    Physics - Applied Physics Option, BS

    California State University, San Bernardino 🇺🇸 San Bernardino, California, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Physics - B.S. (Licensure)

    University of Southern Mississippi 🇺🇸 Hattiesburg, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics BSc - BSc (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    Physics for New Technology BSc (Hons)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    Physics with Astrophysics (with a year in Europe), BSc, 4 years, Single Subject

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    Physik (B.Sc.)

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

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  12. Other programmes

    Physik (LA-Mittelschule)

    Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg 🇩🇪 Erlangen, Germany

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  13. Other programmes

    PY - Physics

    North Carolina State University 🇺🇸 Raleigh, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    B.Tech. - Nuclear Science & Technology, Noida

    Amity University 🇮🇳 Lucknow Uttar Pradesh, India

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  16. Bachelor

    Channel Islands, BS, 120, Applied Physics (Physical Science)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  17. Postgraduate

    Condensed-matter Physics (Postgraduate Program)

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

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  18. Other programmes

    Course: Física

    Universidad Politécnica de Madrid 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain

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  19. Other programmes

    Course: Physics of Solids I

    Students Circle Network 🇺🇸 United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Formation interuniversitaire de physique

    Université Denis Diderot (Paris VII) 🇫🇷 Paris, France

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  21. Master

    Fresno, MS, 30, Physics (Physics), 19021

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Metaphysics, Birkbeck, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, 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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