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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

    DUT Mesures Physiques (Diploma)

    Université de Toulouse 3 (Université Paul Sabatier) 🇫🇷 Toulouse, France

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  2. Bachelor

    Educação Física - Bacharelado

    Univates 🇧🇷 Lajeado, Brazil

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  3. Bachelor

    Physics (BA)

    Al Muthanna University 🇮🇶 Baghdad, Iraq

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Universidade Federal do Ceará 🇧🇷 Fortaleza, Brazil

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  6. Minor

    Physics of the solid Earth (geophysics) (Minor)

    Utrecht University (UU) 🇳🇱 Utrecht, Netherlands

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  7. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Physics and Astrophysics

    University College Cork (UCC) 🇮🇪 Cork, Ireland

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  8. Bachelor

    Biophysics (Bachelor)

    Humboldt University 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  9. Bachelor

    Astrophysics (Bachelor)

    National Taiwan University 🇹🇼 Taipei, Taiwan

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  10. Bachelor

    Theoretical Physics, BSc, 3 years, Single Subject

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  11. Scholarship

    Optical Physics (Doctoral Degree Awarding Discipline)

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

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Ilia Chavchavadze State University 🇬🇪 Tbilisi, Georgia

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  13. Certificate

    Nuclear Safety, PGCert

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

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  15. Other programmes

    Physics (S-1)

    Ahmad Dahlan University 🇮🇩 Yogyakarta, Indonesia

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  16. Undergraduate

    Physics / Applied Physics (Undergraduate)

    Nanyang Technological University 🇸🇬 Singapore, Singapore

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, Astrophysics and Applied Physics (Doctorate)

    University of Milan 🇮🇹 Milan / Milano, Italy

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  18. Other programmes

    General physics

    University of Salahaddin / Hawler, College of Science 🇮🇶 Sulaimania City, Iraq

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  19. Associate

    National 5 Physics SQA Level 5 (Highers)

    University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness College 🇬🇧 Inverness, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    Licence en physique (Licences)

    Université Ferhat Abbas - Sétif 🇩🇿 Sétif, Algeria

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  21. Master

    Master of Education (Physics)

    University of the Visayas 🇵🇭 Mandaue, Mandaue, Toledo, Danao, Minglanilla, Pardo, Dalaguete, Philippines

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  22. Bachelor

    B.Sc Physics (Sub)

    Kannur University 🇮🇳 Kannur Dist. Kerala. South India, India

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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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