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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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  • 142 countries
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  1. Bachelor

    Physics (Integrated Science), BSE, Bachelor's, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  2. Other programmes

    Physics (MNS)

    Arizona State University at Tempe 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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  3. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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  4. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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  6. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Wisconsin Lutheran College 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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    Physics - Applied Physics (Emphasis)

    University of North Dakota 🇺🇸 Grand Forks, United States

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    Physik

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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    Biophysics (School of General Studies)

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

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    Physics

    Ohlone College 🇺🇸 Fremont, United States

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    Physics (Barnard College)

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

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  12. Other programmes

    Physics (School of General Studies)

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

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  13. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate) (Majors)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    PHYSICS DEGREE

    University of Seville 🇪🇸 Sevilla, Spain

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  16. Undergraduate

    Physics of Materials (Undergraduate)

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

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  17. Master

    Physics, Queen Mary, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    Physics, University College London, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Theoretical Physics (PhD)

    Memorial University of Newfoundland 🇨🇦 St. John's, NL, Canada

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  20. Other programmes

    Course: Statistical Physics

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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  21. Master

    MSc - Physics

    Manipal Institute of Technology 🇮🇳 India

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  22. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate) (College of Letters and Science)

    The University of Wisconsin - Madison 🇺🇸 Madison, 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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