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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. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Basrah University 🇮🇶 Basrah, Iraq

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  2. Scholarship

    Physics (Scholarship)

    University of Ferrara 🇮🇹 Ferrara, Italy

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  3. Postgraduate

    Reservoir Geophysics (Postgraduate)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    Theoretical physics (Bachelor)

    University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD) 🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Three year Ph.D. degree)

    University of Rajshahi 🇧🇩 Rajshahi, Bangladesh

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  7. Master

    Advanced Science (Physical Science Pathway - Particle Physics) MRes

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  9. Bachelor

    Licenciatura em Ensino de Física (Distance Learning)

    Universidade Católica de Moçambique 🇲🇿 Beira, Mozambique

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  10. Other programmes

    Physics

    Baoji University of Arts and Science 🇨🇳 Baoji, China

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  11. Master

    Laser physics (Master)

    King Saud University 🇸🇦 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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  12. Master

    M.Sc. (Physics)

    University of Moncton 🇨🇦 Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

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  13. Minor

    Astrophysics (Undergraduate Minor)

    Ball State University 🇺🇸 Muncie, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    B.Sc. Physics (Hons.)

    St. Stephen's College 🇮🇳 Delhi, India

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  16. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor) (Full-time)

    University of Vlora 🇦🇱 Vlora, Albania

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  17. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Khovd University 🇲🇳 Khovd province, Mongolia

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    National Central University 🇹🇼 Jhongli City, Taiwan

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  19. Major

    Applied Physics (Undergraduate Major) (UC Davis)

    University of California System 🇺🇸 Oakland, Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, United States

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  20. Research

    Biological Physics MSc by Research

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

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  21. Master

    Biophysics (Masters)

    University of Oulu 🇫🇮 Oulun, Finland

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  22. Master

    Physics (Master, PhD)

    University of Maribor 🇸🇮 Maribor, Slovenia

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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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