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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

    University of Dohuk (UoD) 🇮🇶 Dohuk, Iraq

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  2. Master

    Astrophysics (Masters)

    National Taiwan University 🇹🇼 Taipei, Taiwan

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  3. Bachelor

    Applied Geophysics (BS)

    Michigan Technological University 🇺🇸 Houghton, United States

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  4. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Royal University of Phnom Penh 🇰🇭 Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Radiophysics (PhD)

    Donetsk National University 🇺🇦 Donetsk, Ukraine

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  7. Master

    Technical Physics (Masters)

    Vienna University of Technology 🇦🇹 Vienna / Wien, Austria

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  8. Research

    Biophysics Research Division

    University of Michigan Medical School 🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Physics

    Cergy-Pontoise University 🇫🇷 Cergy-Pontoise cedex, France

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  10. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Haigazian University 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon

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  11. Master

    Advanced Science (Physical Science Pathway - Nuclear Physics) MRes

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    11FYPO2, Surface Physics 2, S, 2, unlimited (Bachelor)

    Czech Technical University of Prague 🇨🇿 Prague, Czech Republic

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  13. Research

    220ERNW, Research of Nuclear Waste Disposal (Eligible Courses)

    Czech Technical University of Prague 🇨🇿 Prague, Czech Republic

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  15. Other programmes

    Diplomatura Universitaria en Salud, Adecuación Física y Entrenamiento Personal

    National University of General San Martín 🇦🇷 San Martín, Argentina

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics (PhD)

    Department of Physics and Astronomy, Uppsala University 🇸🇪 Uppsala, Sweden

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  17. Undergraduate

    Physics with Theoretical Astrophysics MSci (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  18. Scholarship

    Nuclear Fuel Cycle & Material (Doctoral Degree Awarding Discipline)

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

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  19. Research

    Bio-photonic & Tissue-photonic (Biophysics research)

    Nankai University 🇨🇳 Tianjin, China

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  20. Master

    Master of Applied Science (Applied Physics) by Research

    RMIT University 🇦🇺 Melbourne, Australia

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  21. Other programmes

    Arctic Geophysics

    University of the Arctic 🇫🇮 Rovaniemi, Finland

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Physico-Technical Department (Doctorate)

    Altai State University 🇷🇺 Barnaul / г. Барнаул, Russia

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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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