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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. Postgraduate

    Condensed Matter Physics (Postgraduate)

    University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  2. Other programmes

    Course: 近代物理学の成立と微積分学

    Tsukuba University 🇯🇵 Tsukuba, Tokyo, Japan

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  3. Other programmes

    Institute Of Physics

    University of São Paulo 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil

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  4. Bachelor

    Los Angeles, BS, 187, Physics (Biophysics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  6. Master

    Master of Science in Physics – Option in Applied Physics

    California State University Long Beach 🇺🇸 Long Beach, California, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Physics

    Tacoma Community College 🇺🇸 Tacoma, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Northern Arizona University 🇺🇸 Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

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  9. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Pacific Lutheran University 🇺🇸 Tacoma, WA, United States

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  10. Major

    Physics (Major)

    University of Wisconsin - Parkside 🇺🇸 Kenosha, United States

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  11. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    PBMMPGC,Affl to University of Mysore 🇮🇳 Luxembourg City, India

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  12. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Ripon College 🇺🇸 Ripon, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PHD) - Bridge Program (Graduate Program)

    The University of Arizona 🇺🇸 Tucson, United States

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  15. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Whitworth University 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Physics Bachelor

    University of São Paulo 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil

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  17. Other programmes

    Physics of Atomic Nuclei

    Far Eastern Federal University 🇷🇺 Vladivostok, Russia, Russia

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  18. Master

    Physics, Evening (MS)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Physik, B.Sc., Math-Nat, ohne NC, WS/SS

    University of Cologne 🇩🇪 Cologne, Germany

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  20. Bachelor

    PRF, Faculty of Science, Applied Physics, Physics, 2 (Bachelor)

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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  21. Bachelor

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

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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  22. Other programmes

    Physics

    National Technical University of Athens 🇬🇷 Athens, Greece

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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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