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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

    Nuclear Physics (Bachelor)

    Al-Farabi Kazakh National University 🇰🇿 Almaty, Kazakhstan

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    Nuclear Technology

    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College - Green Bay Campus 🇺🇸 Green Bay, United States

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    Physics

    Zhanjiang Ocean University 🇨🇳 Zhoushan City, China

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    Physics

    Albany University 🇺🇸 Albany, United States

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    Physics

    University of the District of Columbia - Community College 🇺🇸 Washington, DC, United States

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    Physics

    Everett Community College 🇺🇸 Everett, WA, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics (B.S.) (UCLA)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Northern Kentucky University 🇺🇸 Highland Heights, United States

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Doctoral programme)

    The University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, IL, United States

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  11. Master

    Physics (Master)

    Catholic University of Leuven 🇧🇪 Leuven, Belgium

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  12. Postgraduate

    Physics (Postgraduate)

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  13. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of Puget Sound 🇺🇸 Tacoma, WA, United States

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics of mesoscopic systems (PhD)

    Politecnico di Torino 🇮🇹 Torino (Italy), Italy

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    Physics Of Metals

    Ulyanovsk State University 🇷🇺 Ulyanovsk / Ульяновск, Russia

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  17. Undergraduate

    Physics, MPhys (Undergraduate)

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    Physics,Buffalo, University at, M.S.

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

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  19. Bachelor

    Physics: Physics, B.S.

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

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    Physik, L2 - Lehramt an Haupt- und Realschulen, WS

    Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany 🇩🇪 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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    Applied Physics

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 🇺🇸 Oshkosh, United States

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    Astrophysics (School of General Studies)

    Columbia University in the City of New York 🇺🇸 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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