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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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  • 142 countries
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    Biophysics (Columbia College)

    Columbia University in the City of New York 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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    Physics

    University of the Fraser Valley 🇨🇦 Abbotsford, Canada

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    Physics

    Seattle Central Community College 🇺🇸 Seattle, United States

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    Physics (Five Colleges, Incorporated)

    University of Massachusetts Amherst 🇺🇸 Amherst, United States

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    Physics (PHYS)

    Green River College 🇺🇸 Washington, DC, United States

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  7. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    National Taiwan University of Technology and Science 🇹🇼 Taipei, Taiwan

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  8. Master

    Physics 2 (Master)

    Technical University of Denmark 🇩🇰 Lyngby, Denmark

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  9. Master

    Physics `7-12`,Albany, University at, M.S.

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

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    Physics with Astrophysics with a Year in the USA MPhys - MPhys (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    Physics with Nanotechnology MSci (Single honours)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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    Physics, AS-level, A2-level, Level 3

    Pembrokeshire College 🇬🇧 Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    PRF, Faculty of Science, Applied Physics, Physics, study plan:0 (Doctor)

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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  15. Bachelor

    PRF, Faculty of Science, Molecular Biophysics, Physics, 2 (Bachelor)

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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  16. Undergraduate

    Astrophysics, University College London, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Condensed Matter Physics PhD

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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    Course: Física II (2010)

    Universidad de Cantabria 🇪🇸 Santander, Spain

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  19. Master

    Geophysics (Master's)

    University of Oklahoma at Norman 🇺🇸 Oklahoma, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Humboldt, BA, 120, Physics (Physics - General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  21. Master

    Master of Science in Geophysics

    Stanford University 🇺🇸 Stanford, Califorrnia, United States

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    Physics

    habarovsk Institute INFOCOMMUNICATION (branch) | Siberian State University of Telecommunications and Informatics 🇷🇺 Khabarovsk, Russia

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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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