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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

    Plasma Physics (Doctorate)

    Beijing Institute of Technology 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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  2. Graduate

    Applied Physics Graduate Program

    Eindhoven University of Technology 🇳🇱 Eindhoven, Netherlands

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  3. Associate

    Physics (Associate)

    Santa Rosa Junior College 🇺🇸 Santa Rosa, United States

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Low Dimensional Quantum System Physics (Doctorate)

    Beijing Institute of Technology 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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  6. Master

    Applied Physics of Solid States, 553101 (Master)

    Moscow Power Engineering Institute ( Technical University) 🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia

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  7. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of Portharcourt 🇳🇬 Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics, CAS, BS

    American University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  9. Master

    Technique and low temperature physics (Master) (Masters)

    Moscow State University of Technology and Management 🇷🇺 Moscow / Москва, Russia

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics - Ph.D. in physics

    Laval University 🇨🇦 Quebec, Canada

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  11. Graduate

    Applied Physics (Graduate)

    Tohoku University 🇯🇵 Sendai, Japan

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  12. Other programmes

    Course: Física

    Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia 🇪🇸 Madrid, 50 other locations, Spain

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  13. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Catholic University of Leuven 🇧🇪 Leuven, Belgium

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  15. Foundation programme

    Physics (Foundation Program)

    Dagestan State University 🇷🇺 Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan, Russia, Russia

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  16. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate Majors)

    Kazakhstan University of the Humanities and Law (KazGYuU) 🇰🇿 Astana / г. Астана, Kazakhstan

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  17. Other programmes

    The die MP (Maths - Physics)

    Polytech Central 🇹🇳 Tunis Tunisia, Tunisia

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  18. Other programmes

    Arms Control in the Nuclear Realm

    University of Haifa 🇮🇱 Haifa, Israel

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  19. Other programmes

    Informatics (physics)

    KazITU Almaty 🇰🇿 Almaty, Kazakhstan

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  20. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc Hons))

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

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  21. Other programmes

    Biophysics

    University of Bucharest 🇷🇴 Bucuresti, Romania

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  22. Other programmes

    Course: Thermal Physics

    African Virtual University, Kenia 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

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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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