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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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    MPhys (Hons) Physics with Studies in North America

    University of Salford 🇬🇧 Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom

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  2. Undergraduate

    Physics, Royal Holloway, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    Physics: Introductory

    Ohlone College 🇺🇸 Fremont, United States

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Photon Physics PhD

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

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    Physics

    Ryerson University 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada

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    Physics

    Los Angeles Pierce College 🇺🇸 Woodland Hills, CA, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Salahaddin University - Erbil 🇮🇶 Erbil, Iraq

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  9. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia 🇮🇹 Modena, Reggio, Italy

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  10. Undergraduate

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

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  11. Undergraduate

    Physics with Particle Physics, Queen Mary, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  12. Undergraduate

    Physics, MSci (Hons) (Undergraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    Physics: Advanced

    Ohlone College 🇺🇸 Fremont, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Physics

    University of Hawai`i 🇺🇸 Pearl City, United States

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    General Physics I -Trig Based

    Shelton State Community College 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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  17. Master

    Master of Physics

    Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) 🇪🇸 Palma (Illes Balears), Spain

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  18. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

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

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  19. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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  20. Bachelor

    BSc in Physics

    Jimma University 🇪🇹 Jimma, Ethiopia

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    MPhys (Hons) Physics with Acoustics

    University of Salford 🇬🇧 Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom

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    Physics 9H (Honors Program) (UC Davis)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, 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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