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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. Associate

    Associate of Science, concentration in Physics

    Saint Philip's College 🇺🇸 San Antonio, Texas, United States

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  2. Other programmes

    Agglomerate Physics

    Zhongyuan University Of Technology 🇨🇳 Zhengzhou City , Henan Province, China

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  3. Bachelor

    Geophysics (Bachelor)

    National University of Uzbekistan named by after Mirza Ulugbek 🇺🇿 Tashkent, Uzbekistan

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  4. Major

    Geophysics (Major)

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Physics, B. Sc. (Physics)

    Royal University of Phnom Penh 🇰🇭 Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctorat Astrophysique

    Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg I) 🇫🇷 Strasbourg Cedex, France

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  8. Other programmes

    Molecular and Radiation Biophysics

    B.P.Konstantinov Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute 🇷🇺 Gatchina / г.Гатчина, Russia

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  9. Master

    Advanced Science (Physical Science Pathway - Nuclear Physics) MRes(Full-time)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    Erasmus Mundus Master Astrophysics

    University of Innsbruck 🇦🇹 Innsbruck, Austria

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  11. Master

    Applied Physics of Plasma and Controlled Thermonuclear Fusion, 553115 (Master)

    Moscow Power Engineering Institute ( Technical University) 🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia

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  12. Minor

    Computational Physics (Minor)

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics & Technology (Doctorate)

    Chonbuk National University 🇰🇷 Jeollabuk-do, South Korea

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  15. Other programmes

    Theoretical Physics, MPhys, 4 years, Single Subject

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  16. Undergraduate

    Física (Undergraduate) (Callao)

    Universidad Nacional del Callao 🇵🇪 Bellavista, Peru

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctorate in Computational Physics

    Aristotle University of Thessaloniki 🇬🇷 Thessaloniki, Greece

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  18. Master

    Nuclearphysics (Master)

    Islamic Azad University of Bonab 🇮🇷 Bonab, Iran

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  19. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Minor Physics (18 credits)

    McGill University 🇨🇦 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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  20. Diploma

    DU Européen de Physique de l'UPS (FI) (Diplôme d'Université)

    Université de Paris 11 (Université Paris Sud) 🇫🇷 Orsay, Kremlin-Bicetre, Sceaux, Chatenay-Malabry, France

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  21. Bachelor

    Mesures physiques : optométrie et lunetterie (Bachelor)

    University of 'Oran 🇩🇿 Oran, Algeria

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    National Graduate School in Material Physics (Doctorate)

    Aalto University 🇫🇮 Espoo, Finland

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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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