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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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    Physics

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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    Physics

    Ryerson University 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada

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    Physics

    University of Missouri - Kansas City 🇺🇸 Kansas City, United States

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  4. Certificate

    Physics (Open University certificate)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  6. Postgraduate

    Physics and Technological Applications (Postgraduate)

    National Technical University of Athens 🇬🇷 Athens, Greece

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    Physics MPhys

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics, BS

    Hampton University 🇺🇸 Hampton, United States

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  9. Master

    Physics, M.S.

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

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  10. Bachelor

    Physics/Biophysics BS (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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    Physik, LAG

    University of Jena 🇩🇪 Jena, Germany

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  12. Master

    PRF, study plan:Faculty of Science, study plan:Teaching Training in Physics for Secondary Schools, Physics, study plan:1 (Masters)

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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    Condensed state physics

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

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    Course: Introduction to Plasma Physics I

    Students Circle Network 🇺🇸 United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Dominguez Hills, BS, 120, Physics (Physical Science)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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    Elementary Particle Physics (I)

    National Tsing Hua University 🇹🇼 Hsinchu, Taiwan

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  18. Master

    Instrumentación en Física (Masters)

    Universidad de Valladolid Segovia 🇪🇸 Segovia, Spain

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  19. Master

    Master of Science in Applied Physics

    Stanford University 🇺🇸 Stanford, Califorrnia, United States

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  20. Postgraduate

    Official Postgraduate Programme in Physics and Laser Technology

    Universidad de Valladolid Segovia 🇪🇸 Segovia, Spain

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    Ph .D .in Physics (Nuclear Physics)

    University of Khartoum 🇸🇩 Khartoum, Sudan

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    Physics

    Casper College 🇺🇸 Casper, United States

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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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