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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. Major

    Physics (Baccalaureate Major)

    Thomas More College 🇺🇸 Crestview Hills, Kentucky, United States

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  2. Master

    Physics (EuroMasters), MSc (EuroMasters) (Postgraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. Major

    Physics (Major)

    University of Wisconsin-Marshfield / Wood County 🇺🇸 Marshfield, United States

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  4. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Pohang University of Science and Technology (Postech) 🇰🇷 Gyungbuk, South Korea

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  6. Master

    Physics `7-12`,Buffalo, University at, Masters, Ed.M.

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

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  7. Bachelor

    Physics, B.S., Option:General Physics

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

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  8. Bachelor

    PRF, Faculty of Science, Fundamental Courses for Teachers, Physics, 1 (Bachelor)

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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  9. Bachelor

    PRF, Faculty of Science, Molecular Biophysics, Physics, 3 (Bachelor)

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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  10. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts and Science (B.A. & Sc.) - Major Concentration Physics (36 credits)

    McGill University 🇨🇦 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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  11. Other programmes

    Biophysics (Distinguishing Featured Disciplines of Hubei Universities and Colleges)

    Huazhong University of Science and Technology 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  12. Other programmes

    Course: Quantum Physics I

    Students Circle Network 🇺🇸 United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Máster Universitario en Física Biomédica

    Universidad Complutense de Madrid 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain

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  15. Master

    Northridge, MS, 30, Physics (Physics - General), 19021

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Physics

    Ohio University 🇺🇸 Athens, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Physics

    Saint-Petersburg State Institute of Technology (Technical University) 🇷🇺 Saint-Petersburg, Russia

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  18. Other programmes

    Physics

    Chaffey College 🇺🇸 Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Physics (B.S.)

    Loyola University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  20. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Utah State University 🇺🇸 Logan, Roosevelt, Vernal, Price, San Juan, Tooele, Brigham City, United States

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PHD) (Graduate Program)

    The University of Arizona 🇺🇸 Tucson, United States

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  22. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate Course - Curitiba Campus)

    Federal University of Technology - Paraná - Brazil 🇧🇷 Curitiba- PR, Brazil

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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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