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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. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of Wisconsin - Green Bay 🇺🇸 Green Bay, United States

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  2. Master

    Physics MSci (Single honours)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  3. Master

    Project in atomic-scale physics (Master)

    Technical University of Denmark 🇩🇰 Lyngby, Denmark

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  4. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Applied Physics Full Time Sandwich All Saints Campus, Manchester

    Manchester Metropolitan University 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Fresno, BS, 120, Physics (Physics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  7. Master

    Geophysics, Royal Holloway, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    Physics

    Chonnam National University 🇰🇷 Gwangju, South Korea

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    Physics

    College of Alameda 🇺🇸 Alameda, California, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts)

    University of Arkansas 🇺🇸 Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

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  11. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    California Lutheran University, School of Management 🇺🇸 Thousand Oaks, Clifornia, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Physics (Vibrations and Waves)

    National Technical University of Athens 🇬🇷 Athens, Greece

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  13. Bachelor

    Physik (Bachelor / Nebenfach)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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  15. Other programmes

    Physik (LA Realschulen / Unterrichtsfach)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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  16. Undergraduate

    Theoretical Physics, MSci (Hons) (Undergraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  17. Master

    Metaphysics, Birkbeck, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  18. Other programmes

    MPhys Physics with Nanotechnology | F390 | 4 years

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  19. Other programmes

    Physics

    Cuyamaca College 🇺🇸 El Cajon, California, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Physics (Academic Program)

    Ouachita Baptist University 🇺🇸 Arkadelphia, Arkansas, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Physics 9-Adult

    Marshall University 🇺🇸 Huntington, United States

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  22. Undergraduate

    Physics with European Language MSci (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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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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