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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. Diploma

    Higher Diploma in Applied Physics

    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 🇭🇰 Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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  2. Diploma

    DUT Mesures physiques : formation continue (Diploma)

    University of Strasbourg 🇫🇷 Strasbourg, France

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  3. Master

    Master's in Physics

    The University of Tokyo 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Komaba, Kashiwa, Japan

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  4. Bachelor

    Physics, Pure and Applied Science, Bachelor of Science, Honours Conversion, Second Major

    Acadia University (AU) 🇨🇦 Nova Scotia, Canada

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctorat Biophysique

    University of Strasbourg 🇫🇷 Strasbourg, France

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  7. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Ilia Chavchavadze State University 🇬🇪 Tbilisi, Georgia

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Radio Physics (PhD)

    Xidian University 🇨🇳 Xi'an,Shaanxi, China

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  9. Other programmes

    Terapia Física y Ocupacional (Residencia)

    University of Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 San Juan, Puerto Rico

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  10. Other programmes

    Astroparticle Physics

    International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA) 🇮🇹 Trieste, Italy

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  11. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Beijing Institute of Technology 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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  12. Diploma

    Biophysics, Diploma, WS and SS

    Technical University Kaiserslautern 🇩🇪 Kaiserslautern, Germany

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  13. Teacher training

    Physics teacher

    University of Helsinki 🇫🇮 Helsinki, Finland

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Solid State Physics (PhD)

    Donetsk National University 🇺🇦 Donetsk, Ukraine

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  16. Master

    Applied Science (Maths & Physics) (Masters Programs offered by Coursework)

    The University of Tasmania 🇦🇺 Hobart, Launceston, Australia

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  17. Graduate

    Graduate School in Contemporary Relativity and Gravitational Physics (SIGRAV) (Summer school)

    University of Insubria 🇮🇹 Varese, Italy

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  18. Bachelor

    Physics (with a Foundation Year), BSc, 4 years, Single Subject

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  19. Major

    Applied Physics (Undergraduate Major)

    University of California, Davis 🇺🇸 Davis, United States

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Elementary particle physics (PhD)

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

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  21. Master

    Masterstudium Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Program in Astrophysics

    University of Innsbruck 🇦🇹 Innsbruck, Austria

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  22. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Salahaddin University - Erbil 🇮🇶 Erbil, Iraq

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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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