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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

    Master in Physics and Laser Technology

    Universidad de Valladolid Segovia 🇪🇸 Segovia, Spain

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    Máster Universitario en Física Nuclear

    Universidad Complutense de Madrid 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain

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  3. Bachelor

    Nuclear reactors and materials (Bachelor)

    Ural Federal University 🇷🇺 Ekaterinburg / г. Екатеринбург, Russia

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  4. Other programmes

    Physics

    Lovely Professional University 🇮🇳 Phagwara, India

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  6. Other programmes

    Physics

    Beloit College 🇺🇸 Beloit, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Physics (BSc Honours Combined Program)

    University of Windsor 🇨🇦 Windsor, Canada

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  8. Master

    Physics 7-12,Binghamton University, M.A.T.

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

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  9. Other programmes

    Physics and Informatics

    University of Rijeka 🇭🇷 Rijeka, Croatia

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  10. Minor

    Physics Minor

    University of Wisconsin - Parkside 🇺🇸 Kenosha, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Physics of optical phenomena

    Southern Federal University 🇷🇺 Rostov-on-Don / Ростов на Дону, Russia

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics of superconductivity (PhD)

    Politecnico di Torino 🇮🇹 Torino (Italy), Italy

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  13. Bachelor

    Physics, B.S./B.A.

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Physics, MPhys

    University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    Physics, MS, Graduate, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  17. Master

    Physics,Albany, University at, M.S.

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

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  18. Master

    Physics,Binghamton University, M.A.

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

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  19. Bachelor

    Physics: no NC (Bachelor) (Complementary Subjects)

    Humboldt University 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  20. Minor

    The Minor in Physics

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

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  21. Other programmes

    Geophysics

    University of Wyoming 🇺🇸 Laramie, United States

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  22. Master

    Master’s degree of Sciences in Theoretical Physics and Applications

    Cergy-Pontoise University 🇫🇷 Cergy-Pontoise cedex, France

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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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