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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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    Physics - Material Science (Emphasis)

    University of North Dakota 🇺🇸 Grand Forks, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Physics 1 (Bachelor)

    Technical University of Denmark 🇩🇰 Lyngby, Denmark

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  3. Bachelor

    Physics 1 (Bachelor)

    Technical University of Denmark 🇩🇰 Lyngby, Denmark

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    Physics Laboratory (PH1910)

    Ecole centrale de Paris 🇫🇷 Paris, France

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  6. Master

    Physics, King's College London, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    BA, Physics, Preparation for Teaching

    San Jose State University 🇺🇸 San Jose, United States

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    MPhys (Hons) Physics

    University of Salford 🇬🇧 Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    Nano-Technology and Low Temperature Physics, Royal Holloway, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    Physics

    Whitman College 🇺🇸 Walla Walla, United States

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  11. Major

    Physics (Major)

    St. Mary's College of California 🇺🇸 Moraga, United States

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  12. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Xavier University 🇺🇸 Ohio, United States

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    Physics - Industry

    University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 🇺🇸 Whitewater, United States

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  15. Undergraduate

    Physics with Theoretical Physics MSci, King's College London, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  16. Undergraduate

    Physics* (M, m) (Undergraduate)

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

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    Physik (LA Grundschule / Erweiterungsfach)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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    Physik, B. Sc.

    University of Jena 🇩🇪 Jena, Germany

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    Physics

    North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) 🇺🇸 Mason City, United States

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    Physics

    Saint Martin's University 🇺🇸 Lacey, WA, United States

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    Quantum and Statistical Physics (PH1100)

    Ecole centrale de Paris 🇫🇷 Paris, France

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  22. Master

    Ciencias - Física: Profundización (Masters)

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia 🇨🇴 Unidad Camilo Torres, Colombia

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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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