study·physics
Part of the University Directory · 65,000+ universities & colleges

Study Physics

Physics investigates the laws of nature from particles to the universe – mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum physics and astrophysics – with strong mathematics and laboratory components.

  • 5,849 programmes
  • 1,687 institutions
  • 142 countries
Advertisement

5,849 programmes

Sort: Popular A–Z

  1. Undergraduate

    Physics of Materials (Undergraduate)

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

    Programme page University profile
  2. Other programmes

    Physics, AS-level, A2-level, Level 3 (A-level)

    Pembrokeshire College 🇬🇧 Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom

    Programme page University profile
  3. Other programmes

    MPhys in Theoretical Physics (Course 2013)

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

    Programme page University profile
  4. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Seattle Pacific University 🇺🇸 Seattle, United States

    Programme page University profile
  5. Advertisement
  6. Bachelor

    Physics BA, BS

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

    Programme page University profile
  7. Other programmes

    Physics II

    National Technical University of Athens 🇬🇷 Athens, Greece

    Programme page University profile
  8. Master

    Physics: Condensed Matter Physics, MSc (Postgraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

    Programme page University profile
  9. Master

    Physics: Theoretical Physics, MSc (Postgraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

    Programme page University profile
  10. Bachelor

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

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

    Programme page University profile
  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Cell & Molecular Biophysics, Randall Division of, King's College London, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

    Programme page University profile
  12. Other programmes

    Nuclear Science

    Georgia Regents University 🇺🇸 Augusta, United States

    Programme page University profile
  13. Other programmes

    Physics

    National Taiwan Normal University 🇹🇼 Taipei, Taiwan

    Programme page University profile
  14. Advertisement
  15. Other programmes

    Physics

    University of California Berkeley, College of Letters and Science 🇺🇸 Berkeley, California, United States

    Programme page University profile
  16. Other programmes

    Physics (BSE), Requirements, Policies and Course Sequence (Fall 2012)

    Millersville University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Millersville, United States

    Programme page University profile
  17. Other programmes

    Physics (Exchange Student Program)

    National Tsing Hua University 🇹🇼 Hsinchu, Taiwan

    Programme page University profile
  18. Master

    Physics, University College London, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

    Programme page University profile
  19. Other programmes

    Physik, (96128),Programmstudium

    University Wuerzburg, Germany 🇩🇪 Würzburg, Germany

    Programme page University profile
  20. Other programmes

    MPhys in Physics with Astrophysics (Course 2013)

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

    Programme page University profile
  21. Other programmes

    Physics

    Sevastopol State Technical University 🇺🇦 Sevastopol, Ukraine

    Programme page University profile
  22. Other programmes

    Physics

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

    Programme page University profile

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.

Study Physics by country

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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

Advertisement