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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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    Applied Physics

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 🇺🇸 Oshkosh, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    B.Tech. - Nuclear Science & Technology, Noida

    Amity University 🇮🇳 Lucknow Uttar Pradesh, India

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    MPhys in Astrophysics

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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    Nuclear Physics (Magistracy)

    Al-Farabi Kazakh National University 🇰🇿 Almaty, Kazakhstan

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    Physics

    Walla Walla Community College 🇺🇸 Walla Walla, United States

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    Physics

    Chabot College 🇺🇸 Hayward, California, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor of Science (Technology))

    Manukau Institute of Technology 🇳🇿 Manukau City, New Zealand

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    Physics (Columbia College)

    Columbia University in the City of New York 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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    Physics (Course)

    University of North Dakota 🇺🇸 Grand Forks, United States

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  11. Graduate

    Physics (Graduate) (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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    Physics - Astrophysics (Emphasis)

    University of North Dakota 🇺🇸 Grand Forks, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Physics with Particle Physics, BSc (Hons) (Undergraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  15. Undergraduate

    Physics, Undergraduate

    Northeastern University 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  16. Master

    Radiation Physics, University College London, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    BSc Physics with, Astrophysics (F3F5)

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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    Course: Métodos Matemáticos de la Física II

    University of Seville 🇪🇸 Sevilla, Spain

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    JA3014, HD APP PHY, HD in Applied Physics, 應用物理學高級文憑 (JUPAS)

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) 🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong

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  20. Undergraduate

    Mathematical Physics MSci (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  21. Master

    Microphysics & Nuclei Physics (Masters)

    University of Science and Technology of China 🇨🇳 Hefei, China

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    Nuclear Technology*

    Central Virginia Community College 🇺🇸 Lynchburg, 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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