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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.

  • 5,849 programmes
  • 1,687 institutions
  • 142 countries
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  1. Graduate

    Physics (Graduate) (UCLA)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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    Physics (Key Disciplines of Hubei Province)

    Huazhong University of Science and Technology 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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    Physics (Study abroad)

    University of Modena and Reggio Emilia 🇮🇹 Modena, Italy

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    Physics - Degree

    Universidade Federal de Pernambuco 🇧🇷 Recife, Brazil

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    Physics 9H (Honors Program)

    University of California, Davis 🇺🇸 Davis, United States

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    Astrophysics (Module)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  8. Research

    Condensed Matter & Materials Physics (CMMP) (Research)

    Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    Educação Física (licenciatura)

    University of Paraná - Umuarama 🇧🇷 Umuarama, Brazil

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    Geophysics (North America) MESci (Hons)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    Molecular Biophysics, King's College London, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    MPhys in Physics with Astrophysics

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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    Máster Universitario en Astrofísica

    Universidad Complutense de Madrid 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain

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    Physics

    College of the Desert 🇺🇸 Palm Desert, California, United States

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    Physics (A.M.P.)

    University of Vermont 🇺🇸 Burlington, United States

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  17. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Salahaddin University - Erbil 🇮🇶 Erbil, Iraq

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  18. Undergraduate

    Physics MSci (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  19. Other programmes

    Physics of Semiconductors

    Belarusian State University 🇧🇾 Minsk / г.Минск, Belarus

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  20. Bachelor

    Physics, BA, Bachelor's, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Physik (Bachelor)

    Free University Berlin 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Theoretical Physics PhD

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, 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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