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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

    Physics, B.S.

    California State University, Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States

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  2. Master

    Physics: Particle Physics, MSc (Postgraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    Humboldt, BS, 125, Physics (Physics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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    Physics

    Marshall University 🇺🇸 Huntington, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Physics (Honours)

    State University of New York at Stony Brook 🇺🇸 Stony Brook, New York, United States

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  7. Undergraduate

    Physics MPhys (Hons) (Undergraduate)

    Northumbria University 🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics with Astrophysics BSc (Hons) (Undergraduate)

    Northumbria University 🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    Physics, Romanian, A, Full time (Bachelor)

    Babes-Bolyai University 🇷🇴 Klausenburg (Cluj-Napoca), Romania

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  10. Other programmes

    Physik (LA Mittelschule / Erweiterungsfach)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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  11. Bachelor

    Channel Islands, BS, 120, Applied Physics (Technology)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Mathematical Physics (MPhys)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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    MPhys in Theoretical Physics

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  15. Undergraduate

    Physics (M, m) (Undergraduate)

    University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire 🇺🇸 Eau Claire, United States

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  16. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Ripon College 🇺🇸 Ripon, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Physics (MPhys)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  18. Other programmes

    Physics - Industry, Emphasis

    University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 🇺🇸 Whitewater, United States

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  19. Master

    Physics, M.S.

    California State University, Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Physik (LA Mittelschule / Unterrichtsfach)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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  21. Other programmes

    Physik, M. Sc.

    University of Jena 🇩🇪 Jena, Germany

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  22. Master

    Project in biophysics and complex systems (Master)

    Technical University of Denmark 🇩🇰 Lyngby, Denmark

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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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