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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. Master

    Physics (International Study) MSci (Single honours)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  2. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Fayoum University 🇪🇬 Fayoum, Egypt

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  3. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Edgewood College 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  4. Undergraduate

    Physics with Nanoscience MSci (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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    Физика и технология материалов и компонентов электронной техники

    Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University 🇷🇺 Nizhni Novgorod / г.Нижний Новгород, Russia

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    MPhys in Physics

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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    Physics

    Boise State University 🇺🇸 Boise, United States

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    Physics

    City University of New York, Bernard M. Baruch College 🇺🇸 New York City, United States

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    Physics

    University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point 🇺🇸 Stevens Point, United States

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  11. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Potomac State College of West Virginia University 🇺🇸 Keyser, United States

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  12. Undergraduate

    Physics with Astrophysics MPhys (Hons) (Undergraduate)

    Northumbria University 🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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  13. Other programmes

    Physics, MPhys, 4 years, Single Subject

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, Ph.D. (PHYSPH) (Doctoral)

    University of Arkansas 🇺🇸 Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

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  16. Master

    Physics, Solid State Physics, Master of Science

    University of South Florida 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

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  17. Postgraduate

    Physics: Advanced Materials (Postgraduate)

    University of Glasgow 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    MSc Exploration Geophysics

    University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  19. Major

    Petroleum and Natural Gas Geophysics (Undergraduate) (Majors)

    West Virginia Wesleyan College 🇺🇸 Buckhannon, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Physics

    Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) 🇪🇸 Palma (Illes Balears), Spain

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  21. Other programmes

    Physics

    Fukushima Medical University 🇯🇵 Fukushima, Japan

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  22. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Arkansas Tech University, Ozark Campus 🇺🇸 Ozark, Arkansas, 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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