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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

    Mesa Community College, Red Mountain Campus 🇺🇸 Mesa, United States

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  2. Major

    Physics (CLA, CSE) (Major)

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  3. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of Wisconsin - Stout 🇺🇸 Menomonie, United States

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  4. Minor

    Physics (Undergraduate Minors & Concentration)

    John Carroll University 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States

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  6. Minor

    Physics Minor

    California State University, Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States

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  7. Postgraduate

    Physics of the condensed state (Postgraduate)

    St. Petersburg State Polytechnical University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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  8. Master

    Physics,Stony Brook University, M.A.

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

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  9. Master

    Physics,Stony Brook University, Masters, M.Phil.

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

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  10. Other programmes

    Biophysics

    Udmurt State University 🇷🇺 Ижевск, Russia

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  11. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Physics

    University of Salford 🇬🇧 Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom

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  12. Other programmes

    MPhys Physics with Photonics | F369 | 4 years

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  13. Other programmes

    Physics

    University of Wyoming 🇺🇸 Laramie, United States

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  15. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Carroll College 🇺🇸 Helena, United States

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  16. Postgraduate

    Physics (Postgraduate)

    University of Insubria 🇮🇹 Varese, Italy

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  17. Bachelor

    Physics with European Language BSc (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    Physics with Theoretical Physics BSc, King's College London, First Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Major

    Physics* (Major)

    The University of Wisconsin - Madison 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  20. Master

    Physics, Materials Physics, Master of Science

    University of South Florida 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

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  21. Master

    Physics,Buffalo State College, M.A.

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

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  22. Master

    Physics,Geneseo, State University College at, M.A.

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