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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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    Physics (PHYBD)

    Penn State Hazleton 🇺🇸 Hazleton, United States

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    Physics - Part Time Day National 5

    University of the Highlands and Islands, Perth College 🇬🇧 Perth, United Kingdom

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  3. Master

    Physics, Royal Holloway, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    Physik (Lehramtsstudium - Unterrichtsfach)

    University of Graz 🇦🇹 Graz, Austria

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  6. Master

    Geophysics in Exploration of Mineral Resources (Masters)

    Mongolian University of Science and Technology 🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

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    Nuclear Physics Laboratory (PH2930)

    Ecole centrale de Paris 🇫🇷 Paris, France

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    Physics - Physical Science

    University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 🇺🇸 Whitewater, United States

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  9. Undergraduate

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

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    PRF, Faculty of Science, Biophysics, Physics, 3 (Bachelor)

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Biological Physics PhD

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

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    General Physics II-Trig Based

    Shelton State Community College 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Long Beach, BS, 120, Physics (Physics - General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  15. Master

    M.Tech. - Nuclear Science & Technology, Noida

    Amity University 🇮🇳 Lucknow Uttar Pradesh, India

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    MPhys in Astrophysics MPhys

    Liverpool John Moores University 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  17. Postgraduate

    Physics (Postgraduate)

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    Physics - MPhys (F301)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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    Physics Higher (Highers)

    University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness College 🇬🇧 Inverness, United Kingdom

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  20. Undergraduate

    Physics with Particle Physics, Royal Holloway, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Physics, BSc (Hons) (Undergraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    General Physics With Cal II

    Shelton State Community College 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, 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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