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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. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Physics - Ph.D.

    Texas A and M University 🇺🇸 College Station, United States

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  2. Scholarship

    Institute of Fundamental Sciences Summer Scholarship - Physics

    Massey University 🇳🇿 Palmerston North, Auckland (Albany), Wellington, New Zealand

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  3. Minor

    Climate Physics (Minor)

    Utrecht University (UU) 🇳🇱 Utrecht, Netherlands

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Pohang University of Science and Technology (Postech) 🇰🇷 Gyungbuk, South Korea

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  6. Other programmes

    Terapia Física

    Universidad Santa Paula 🇨🇷 San Josè, Costa Rica

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  7. Fellowship

    Physics (Fellowship) (PhD Studentship Opportunity)

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. Research

    Astrophysics (Postgraduate) (Research Programme)

    Queens University Belfast 🇮🇪 Belfast, Ireland

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    University of Pavia 🇮🇹 Pavia, Italy

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  10. Other programmes

    Physics B

    Canadian Independent College of Ghana 🇬🇭 Accra, Ghana

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  11. Minor

    Astrophysics (Minor)

    University of Calgary 🇨🇦 Calgary, Canada

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  12. Minor

    Astrophysics (Minor)

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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  13. Scholarship

    Michael Devirian Physics Student Award Fund (Graduate Students)

    University of California, Riverside 🇺🇸 Riverside, United States

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  15. Scholarship

    Anne Kernan Endowed Fund for Physics (Scholarship) (Continuing Student Undergrad Scholarship) (UC Riverside)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctorado en Ciencias (Física)

    National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) 🇲🇽 Mexico City, Del. Coyoacán, Mexico

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Phd (physics)

    University of Nairobi 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kikuyu, Parklands, Lower Kabete, Upper Kabete, Chiromo, Kisumu, Kenya

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD (Physics)

    Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) 🇿🇦 Port Elizabeth, Summerstrand, South Africa

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  19. Master

    Physics, PHYS, MPhil/PhD in Physics (Master)

    Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, Nansha, Shenzen, Hong Kong

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  20. Bachelor

    Physics BSC, Mona, Pure and Applied Sciences, Undergraduate

    The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus 🇯🇲 Kingston, Jamaica

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  21. Major

    Applied Physics (Major)

    Sichuan University 🇨🇳 Chengdu, Sichuan Province, P.R. China, China

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  22. Diploma

    Faculty of Physics (Diploma)

    Belarusian State University 🇧🇾 Minsk / г.Минск, Belarus

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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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