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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.

  • 5,849 programmes
  • 1,687 institutions
  • 142 countries
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  1. Bachelor

    Meteorology & Physics BSC, Cave Hill, Pure and Applied Sciences, Undergraduate

    University of the West Indies (UWI) 🇧🇸 Mona, Bahamas

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Nuclear Physics PhD

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

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  3. Other programmes

    Physics

    University of Miami 🇺🇸 Coral Gables, Miami, Coconut Grove, United States

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    Physics

    Chernivtsi National University named after Yuriy Fedkovych 🇺🇦 Chernivtsi, Ukraine

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    Physics

    Chernivtsi National University named after Yuriy Fedkovych 🇺🇦 Chernivtsi, Ukraine

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  7. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of the Pacific 🇺🇸 Stockton, San Francisco, Sacramento, United States

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Brown University 🇺🇸 Providence, United States

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  9. Specialisation

    physics (Specialization)

    Russian State Hydrometeorological University 🇷🇺 Saint Petersburg / Санкт-Петербург, Russia

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  10. Master

    Ciencias - Física: Investigación (Masters)

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia 🇨🇴 Unidad Camilo Torres, Colombia

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  11. Bachelor

    Licenciatura en Terapia Física

    Universidad Latina de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Heredia, San Pedro, Costa Rica

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  12. Bachelor

    Math & Physics (Option) BSC, Cave Hill, Pure and Applied Sciences, Undergraduate

    University of the West Indies (UWI) 🇧🇸 Mona, Bahamas

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  13. Other programmes

    Physics

    University of Plovdiv 🇧🇬 Plovdiv, Bulgaria

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    Physics

    Modern Sciences and Arts University (MSA) 🇪🇬 6 October City, Egypt

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  16. Other programmes

    Physics

    Far Eastern Federal University 🇷🇺 Vladivostok, Russia, Russia

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  17. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of California, Merced 🇺🇸 Merced, United States

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  18. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    College of William and Mary 🇺🇸 Williamsburg, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Physics General Program (BA)

    University of Michigan - Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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  20. Certificate

    Physics Teacher's Certificate Program (BA)

    University of Michigan - Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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  21. Master

    Computational Physics Master / Ph.D.

    Nanjing University 🇨🇳 Jiangsu, China

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  22. Minor

    Geophysics (Minor)

    James Madison University 🇺🇸 Harrisonburg, 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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