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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

    Astrophysics, PhD

    University of Exeter 🇬🇧 Devon, United Kingdom

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  2. Other programmes

    Physique du rayonnement

    Université de Ouargla 🇩🇿 Ouargla Algérie, Algeria

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  3. Bachelor

    Licence Physique et sciences pour l'ingénieur - Ingénierie

    Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg I) 🇫🇷 Strasbourg Cedex, France

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  4. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Sultan Qaboos University 🇴🇲 al-Khoud, Oman

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  6. Master

    Physics (Master)

    University of Dohuk (UoD) 🇮🇶 Dohuk, Iraq

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  7. Master

    Physics (MS, HS)

    Bethel College Mishawaka 🇺🇸 Mishawaka, United States

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  8. Specialisation

    Atomic, molecular and condensed matter physics (Postgraduate Speciality)

    Department of Physics and Astronomy, Uppsala University 🇸🇪 Uppsala, Sweden

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  10. Master

    Advanced Science (Physical Science Pathway - Particle Physics) MRes(Full-time)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor of Education (Honors))

    University of Juba 🇸🇸 Juba Town, Temporary Campus AlKaduro - Khartoum North, South Sudan

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  12. Research

    Computational Physics Student Summer Workshop, Los Alamos National Lab (Summer Research Experience Program (for undergraduate students))

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, PhD

    University of Debrecen 🇭🇺 Debrecen, Hungary

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  15. Other programmes

    Lehramtsstudium Physik

    University of Innsbruck 🇦🇹 Innsbruck, Austria

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  16. Research

    MSc by Research in Physics

    Nottingham Trent University 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Physik (PhD)

    ETH Zurich 🇨🇭 Zürich, Switzerland

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  18. Specialisation

    050110-Physics (Speciality)

    Aktobe State Pedagogical Institute 🇰🇿 Aktobe, Kazakhstan

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  19. Master

    Masters of radiophysics

    Kazan State University 🇷🇺 Kazan / Казань, Russia

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  20. Other programmes

    Physics

    Sevastopol State Technical University 🇺🇦 Sevastopol, Ukraine

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  21. Bachelor

    Physics (4-year bachelor degree)

    Ryazan State University 🇷🇺 Рязань, Russia

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  22. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Orenburg State University 🇷🇺 Orenburg, Russia, Russia

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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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