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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. Other programmes

    Radiation Physics

    Umea University 🇸🇪 Umeå, Sweden

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  2. Undergraduate

    Anne Kernan Endowed Fund for Physics (Continuing Undergraduate Students)

    University of California, Riverside 🇺🇸 Riverside, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Biophysics (Bachelor)

    University of Oulu 🇫🇮 Oulun, Finland

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    University of Zakho (UOZ) 🇮🇶 Zakho, Iraq

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Physique de l'environnement (PhD)

    Université de Bordeaux 1 (Sciences et Technologies) 🇫🇷 Talence, France

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Fisheries Physics (PhD)

    Pukyong National University 🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea

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  8. Master

    M.Sc. Physics

    Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) 🇰🇪 Kakamega, Kenya

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  9. Certificate

    Nuclear Security, PGCert

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Ph.D.) (Doctoral)

    University of Texas at San Antonio 🇺🇸 San Antonio, Downtown Campus, San Antonio, United States

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  11. Specialisation

    Astrophysics (Postgraduate Speciality)

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

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    University of Opole 🇵🇱 Opole, Poland

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  13. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of the Holy Quran and Islamic Sciences 🇸🇩 Sudan

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  15. Master

    Mathematical Physics (MSc)

    University of Amsterdam 🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands

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  16. Master

    MSci Geophysics (with study abroad) | F661 | 4 years

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) 🇨🇭 Lausanne, Switzerland

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  18. Other programmes

    Physics for special cargo , CT ( Distance Learning )

    Ternopil National Technical University 🇺🇦 Ternopil, Ukraine

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Doctor of Science (ScD))

    University of Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

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  20. Master

    Applied Physics (M.Sc.)

    University of Applied Science Koblenz, RheinAhrCampus 🇩🇪 Remagen, Germany

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  21. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science Technology (Physics) Entry into year 2 PTD Govt./Private 2 years

    Kyambogo University 🇺🇬 Kyambogo, 8km from Kampala City Centre, Uganda

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  22. Associate

    Physics (Associate)

    Napa Valley College 🇺🇸 Napa, 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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