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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

    MPhys/BSc Physics

    University of Exeter 🇬🇧 Devon, United Kingdom

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  2. Associate

    Physics (Associate) (Associate Degree for Transfer)

    College of the Canyons, Canyon Country Campus 🇺🇸 Santa Clarita, California, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Physics (BS)

    University of Texas at San Antonio 🇺🇸 San Antonio, Downtown Campus, San Antonio, United States

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  4. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Georgia State University 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Physics II

    Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology 🇵🇰 Peshawar, Pakistan

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  7. Bachelor

    Physics, BS (Undergraduate Major)

    Pace University, Westchester Campus 🇺🇸 Pleasantville, New York, United States

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics: M.A., M.S., Ph.D.

    The University of Wisconsin - Madison 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Physik (B.A.) (2-Fächer/Profil Lehramt)

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

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  10. Teacher training

    Physik, (N3128),Notenverb. LA RS (Teacher)

    University Wuerzburg, Germany 🇩🇪 Würzburg, Germany

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  11. Other programmes

    Physik, L5 - Lehramt an Förderschulen, WS

    Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany 🇩🇪 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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  12. Postgraduate

    Plasma Physics (Postgraduate)

    Saint Petersburg State University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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  13. Bachelor

    PRF, Faculty of Science, Nanotechnology, Physics, 1 (Bachelor)

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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  15. Master

    San Diego, MA, 30, Physics (Physics - General), 19021

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Physics

    University of Surrey 🇬🇧 Surrey, United Kingdom

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  17. Other programmes

    Course: Física (Preparación para la Universidad)

    Universidad Politécnica de Madrid 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain

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  18. Postgraduate

    Mathematical Physics (Postgraduate)

    Saint Petersburg State University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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  19. Master

    Mathematical Physics, 510201 (Master)

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

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  20. Minor

    Minor in Physics

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

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  21. Other programmes

    Máster Universitario en Física Fundamental

    Universidad Complutense de Madrid 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Nuclear Technology & Application (Doctoral Degree (3-4 Years))

    Sichuan University 🇨🇳 Chengdu, Sichuan Province, P.R. China, China

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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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