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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. Master

    Biophysics (Masters)

    Capital Normal University 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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  2. Master

    Biophysics (Masters)

    Yerevan State University 🇦🇲 Yerevan, Armenia

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    空间物理学 (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  4. Other programmes

    Physique et applications

    University of Douala 🇨🇲 Douala, Cameroon

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  6. Minor

    Astrophysics (Minor)

    Randolph-Macon College 🇺🇸 Virginia, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics

    Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    EDPY Physics (Doctorate)

    Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne 🇨🇭 Lausanne, Switzerland

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  9. Research

    Condensed Matter Physics MSc by Research

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  10. Associate

    Physics (Associate)

    Broward College 🇺🇸 Ft. Lauderdale, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Physics C

    Canadian Independent College of Ghana 🇬🇭 Accra, Ghana

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  12. Other programmes

    Physics

    Tajik Pedagogical University 🇹🇯 Dushanbe, Tajikistan

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  13. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Adrian College 🇺🇸 Adrian, United States

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  15. Master

    Theoretical Physics (Masters)

    Anhui Normal University 🇨🇳 Wuhu City, China

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  16. Bachelor

    Applied Physics (Bachelor)

    Dnipropetrovsk National University 🇺🇦 Dnipropetrovsk / м. Дніпропетровськ, Ukraine

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  17. Bachelor

    Astrophysics (BSc)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    B.Sc (Physics)

    University of Cape Coast 🇬🇭 Cape Coast, Ghana

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  19. Master

    Nonlinear Dynamics &Biophysics (Masters)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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  20. Other programmes

    Physics - Degree

    Universidade Federal de Pernambuco 🇧🇷 Recife, Brazil

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  21. Master

    Biophysics (Masters)

    Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski' 🇧🇬 Sofia, Bulgaria

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  22. Other programmes

    Física (Distance Learning)

    Universidade Estadual de Maringá 🇧🇷 Maringá - Paraná - Bras, Brazil

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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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