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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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  1. Master

    FOKUS Physik, (88922),Master Degree

    University Wuerzburg, Germany 🇩🇪 Würzburg, Germany

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  2. Master

    Applied plasma physics and controlled thermonuclear fusion (Masters)

    St. Petersburg State Polytechnical University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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  3. Other programmes

    Industrial Physics

    University of Mkar 🇳🇬 Mkar, Nigeria

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  4. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Hawassa University 🇪🇹 Hawassa, Ethiopia

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  6. Bachelor

    Physio Toxicology (Spécialités Licence)

    Université de Constantine 🇩🇿 Constantine, Algeria

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  7. Master

    Bachelor Degree Programme in General Physics and Master Degree Programme in Quantum Information

    University of Gdansk 🇵🇱 Gdańsk, Poland

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  8. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics

    University of Nizwa 🇴🇲 Nizwa, Oman

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  9. Other programmes

    Physics

    Eastern Mennonite University 🇺🇸 Harrisonburg, Lancaster (PA), United States

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  10. Postgraduate

    Thermal Physics and Thermology (Postgraduate)

    Saint Petersburg State University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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  11. Other programmes

    Biophysics

    Tauride National University Vernadsky 🇺🇦 Simferopol, Ukraine

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  12. Research

    Computational and Theoretical Physics (Research)

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Polymer Physics (PhD)

    Technical University of Denmark 🇩🇰 Lyngby, Denmark

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  15. Master

    Maestría Académica en Física Médica

    Universidad de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D in Computational Physics

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  17. Specialisation

    Biophysics (Postgraduate Speciality)

    Anhui Agricultural University 🇨🇳 Hefei, China

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  18. Master

    Msc in Physics

    Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel 🇮🇱 Beer-Sheeva, Israel

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  19. Other programmes

    Physics

    Upper Nile University 🇸🇸 Malakal, South Sudan

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  20. Specialisation

    Technological Science - Specialization in Physics

    University of São Paulo 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil

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  21. Master

    Geophysics (Masters)

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

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  22. Master

    Masters´ Degree in Advanced Physics

    University of Seville 🇪🇸 Sevilla, Spain

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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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