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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. Master

    Applied Physics (Master)

    Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv 🇺🇦 Kiev, Ukraine

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Diplôme de docteur d'astrophysique

    Université de Besançon (Université de Franche Comté) 🇫🇷 Besançon, France

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  3. Other programmes

    Physics

    Thi Qar University 🇮🇶 Dhi Qar , Nassiriya, Iraq

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  4. Diploma

    DUT Mesures physiques (Diploma)

    Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg I) 🇫🇷 Strasbourg Cedex, France

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Karlstad University 🇸🇪 Karlstad, Sweden

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  7. Certificate

    Physics (Certificate)

    Belarusian State University 🇧🇾 Minsk / г.Минск, Belarus

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    physics (Doctorate)

    University of Luxembourg 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, Luxembourg

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  9. Master

    Applied Physics MSc

    University of Limerick 🇮🇪 Limerick, Ireland

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  10. Other programmes

    Physique énergétique

    Université de Ouargla 🇩🇿 Ouargla Algérie, Algeria

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  11. Other programmes

    Applied Physics and Instrumentation (Honours)

    Cork Institute of Technology 🇮🇪 Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics (PhD)

    2nd Military Medical University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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  13. Other programmes

    Terapia Física

    University of Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 San Juan, Puerto Rico

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  15. Master

    Advanced Science (Physical Science Pathway - Astrophysics) MRes

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  16. Certificate

    Certificate of Specialization in Physics

    Universidad de la República 🇺🇾 Montevideo, Uruguay

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  17. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor Of Science (3 Years Full-Time))

    Masvingo State University 🇿🇼 Masvingo, Zimbabwe

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  18. Bachelor

    Biophysics (Bachelor)

    National University of Uzbekistan named by after Mirza Ulugbek 🇺🇿 Tashkent, Uzbekistan

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  19. Bachelor

    Applied Physics, Bachelor Honours

    Carleton University 🇨🇦 Ottawa, Canada

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  20. Other programmes

    Biophysics

    Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja 🇪🇨 Loja, Ecuador

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  21. Scholarship

    Massey University Physics Scholarship

    Massey University 🇳🇿 Palmerston North, Auckland (Albany), Wellington, New Zealand

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  22. Master

    Physics (Master)

    Sultan Qaboos University 🇴🇲 al-Khoud, Oman

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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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