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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. Research

    MPhys: Physics with Research Placement | F313

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  2. Associate

    Physics (Associate)

    Austin Community College 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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  3. Associate

    Associate of Science, concentration in Physics (St. Philip's College)

    Alamo Community Colleges 🇺🇸 San Antonio, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Physics

    Yezin Agricultural University 🇲🇲 Yezin, Myanmar

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  6. Bachelor

    Física (Licenciatura)

    Universidade Federal do Ceará 🇧🇷 Fortaleza, Brazil

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Nonlinear and Liquid Crystals Physics PhD

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

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  8. Master

    Physique, Plasma, Photonique (Spécialité PPP ou P3) (Masters)

    Institut National Polytechnique de Lorraine 🇫🇷 Vandoeuvre les Nancy, France

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctoral School in Physics

    University of Szeged 🇭🇺 Pécs, Hungary

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  10. Master

    Physique (Masters)

    Aix Marseille University 🇫🇷 Marseille, France

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  11. Master

    Физика ядерных реакторов (Masters)

    Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University 🇷🇺 Nizhni Novgorod / г.Нижний Новгород, Russia

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  12. Bachelor

    Physics (BSc and MPhys) (F300/F303) (Undergraduate)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  13. Other programmes

    Theoretical Physics

    Jianghan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  15. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics

    University of Sharjah 🇦🇪 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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  16. Research

    Los Angeles, MS, 45, Physics (Research), 19021

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Mathematische Physik, (82902),Bachelor

    University Wuerzburg, Germany 🇩🇪 Würzburg, Germany

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  18. Bachelor

    Docencia de Física (Licenciatura)

    Universidad de Panamá 🇵🇦 Panama, Panama

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  19. Master

    Methods of Mathematical Physics, Linear and Non-linear Approximations (Masters)

    Yerevan State University 🇦🇲 Yerevan, Armenia

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  20. Master

    MSc Applied Physics

    University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar (University of Dakar) 🇸🇳 Dakar-Fann, Senegal

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  21. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor of Science)

    Sultan Qaboos University 🇴🇲 al-Khoud, Oman

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  22. Minor

    Physics (Undergraduate Minor)

    Alfred University 🇺🇸 Alfred, United States

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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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