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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

    Nuclear Physics (Masters)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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    Physics

    The University of Melbourne 🇦🇺 Richmond, Australia

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    Physics

    University of Southern Maine 🇺🇸 Portland, United States

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    Physics

    Allan Hancock College 🇺🇸 Santa Maria, California, United States

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    Physics (PHYS)

    Penn State Hazleton 🇺🇸 Hazleton, United States

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  7. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Murray State University 🇺🇸 Murray, Paducah, Mayfield, Hopkinsville, Henderson, United States

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  8. Master

    Physics `7-12`,Stony Brook University, M.A.T.

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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  9. Master

    Physics of Solid Body (Masters)

    Babes-Bolyai University 🇷🇴 Klausenburg (Cluj-Napoca), Romania

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    Physics Plus {affiliated concentration}

    University of Wyoming 🇺🇸 Laramie, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology : BSc Hons

    Lancaster University 🇬🇧 Lancaster, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    Physics, BSc

    University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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  13. Associate

    Physics: CSU Transfer - Associate in Science for Transfer

    Cañada College 🇺🇸 Redwood City, California, United States

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  15. Master

    Planetary Science Thesis - Emphasis (Masters) (Applied Physics)

    Northern Arizona University 🇺🇸 Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

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  16. Postgraduate

    Plasma Physics (Postgraduate) (Taught Programme)

    Queens University Belfast 🇮🇪 Belfast, Ireland

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  17. Bachelor

    PRF, Faculty of Science, Digital and Instrument Optics, Physics, 1 (Bachelor)

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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    SM in Physics

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Cambridge, USA, United States

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  19. Other programmes

    Astrophysics MPhys

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Physics

    University of California, Berkeley 🇺🇸 Berkeley, California, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Bakersfield, BS, 183, Physics (Physics - General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Physics with Forensic Applications

    Nottingham Trent University 🇬🇧 Nottingham, 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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