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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. Bachelor

    BSc in Physics with Astrophysics

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  2. Other programmes

    Course: Particle Physics II

    Students Circle Network 🇺🇸 United States

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  3. Other programmes

    Course: 物理学ＢⅠ（他学基礎）

    Tsukuba University 🇯🇵 Tsukuba, Tokyo, Japan

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  4. Other programmes

    Liberal Program - Core Science Component Physics (48 credits)

    McGill University 🇨🇦 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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  6. Master

    Master in Physics(in Dutch) at University of Antwerp (BE), contact: [email protected]

    Utrecht Network 🇧🇪 Utrecht, Belgium

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  7. Major

    Materials Physics (Major)

    Wuhan University of Science and Engineering 🇨🇳 Wuhan, Hubei, China

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  8. Master

    Maths and Physics, MSci

    University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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  9. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Oklahoma State University 🇺🇸 Stillwater, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, United States

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  10. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Hendrix College 🇺🇸 Conway, Arkansas, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Physics (Transfer Degree)

    Arizona Western College 🇺🇸 Yuma, Arizona, United States

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  12. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate) (Transfer)

    Edgewood College 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Physics : BSc Hons

    Lancaster University 🇬🇧 Lancaster, United Kingdom

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  15. Other programmes

    Physics AS/A2

    Bexhill College 🇬🇧 Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex, United Kingdom

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  16. Research

    Physics Degree - Qualification in Basic Research in Physics

    University of São Paulo 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil

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  17. Minor

    Physics Minor

    California State University, Fullerton 🇺🇸 Fullerton, California, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Physics with Astrophysics BSc - BSc (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    Physics, B.S., Option:Computational Physics

    Penn State Erie - The Behrend College 🇺🇸 Erie, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    PRF, Faculty of Science, General Physics and Mathematical Physics, Physics, 2 (Bachelor)

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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  21. Other programmes

    Professional Physics

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 🇺🇸 Oshkosh, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Radiophysics (Bachelor)

    Ural State Technical University 🇷🇺 Ekaterinburg, Russia

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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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