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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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    Physics

    Kastamonu University 🇹🇷 Kastamonu, Turkey

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  2. Undergraduate

    Physics (with a year abroad), MPhys (Undergraduate)

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  3. Master

    Solid Physics (Masters)

    Hue University 🇻🇳 Hue, Vietnam

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  4. Postgraduate

    Advanced High Energy Physics - Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip)

    Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Applied physics (Bachelor)

    Southern Federal University 🇷🇺 Rostov-on-Don / Ростов на Дону, Russia

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  7. Master

    Master - Physique et applications

    Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan 🇫🇷 Paris, France

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  8. Associate

    Physics (Associate)

    University of North Georgia 🇺🇸 Dahlonega, United States

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Ajou University 🇰🇷 Suwon, South Korea

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  10. Master

    Two-year Master’s course in Physics

    University of Trento 🇮🇹 Trento, Italy

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  11. Master

    Applied Physics, Master of Science (SM)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Nuclear Decommissioning, FdSc

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

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  13. Other programmes

    Advanced Solid State Physics (I)

    National Tsing Hua University 🇹🇼 Hsinchu, Taiwan

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  15. Other programmes

    Nuclear Physics

    University of Hail 🇸🇦 Hail, Saudi Arabia

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  16. Certificate

    Nuclear Tech. (Certificate)

    Cape Fear Community College 🇺🇸 Wilmington, United States

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  17. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Hashemite University 🇯🇴 Zarqa, Jordan

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  18. Certificate

    Alternative Certification Physics 7-12,Buffalo State College, M.S.Ed.

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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  19. Other programmes

    Applied Physics (Exchange program)

    Eindhoven University of Technology 🇳🇱 Eindhoven, Netherlands

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  20. Master

    Nuclear Physics (Masters)

    University of Aden 🇾🇪 Aden, Yemen

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  21. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Universidad Industrial de Santander 🇨🇴 Bucaramanga-Santander-Colombia, Colombia

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  22. Minor

    Astrophysics Minor (Graduate minor)

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, 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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