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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. Undergraduate

    Educação Física (Undergraduate) (Campus Sede (Maringá/PR))

    Universidade Estadual de Maringá 🇧🇷 Maringá - Paraná - Bras, Brazil

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD and MPhil in Applied Physics

    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 🇭🇰 Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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  3. Master

    Teacher of Physics (Estonian), Master

    Tallinn University 🇪🇪 Tallinn, Estonia

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  4. Master

    Astrophysique, Master

    Université Denis Diderot (Paris VII) 🇫🇷 Paris, France

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  6. Master

    Master in Advanced Physics

    Universidad de Valencia 🇪🇸 Valencia, Spain

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  7. Other programmes

    Physics

    Obong University Obong Ntak 🇳🇬 Obong Ntak, Nigeria

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.)

    National Sun Yat-Sen University 🇹🇼 Kaohsiung, Taiwan

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Doctorate)

    Tokyo Metropolitan University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  10. Other programmes

    Angewandte Physik

    University of Wiesbaden 🇩🇪 Wiesbaden Rüsselsheim Geisenheim, Germany

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  11. Minor

    Geophysics (Minor)

    Penn State DuBois 🇺🇸 DuBois, United States

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Ingegneria Energetica, Nucleare e del Controllo Ambientale (Doctorate)

    University of Bologna 🇮🇹 Bologna, Italy

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  13. Certificate

    Physics (Certificate)

    Widener University 🇺🇸 Chester, United States

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  15. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    University of Milan 🇮🇹 Milan / Milano, Italy

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  16. Other programmes

    Physics (Study abroad)

    University of Modena and Reggio Emilia 🇮🇹 Modena, Italy

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  17. Bachelor

    Physics with a year abroad (Bachelor)

    Kings College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    Applied Physics (Masters)

    Dnіpropetrovsk University of Economics and Law 🇺🇦 Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine

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  19. Undergraduate

    Applied Physics (Undergraduate)

    Beijing Institute of Technology 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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  20. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science Honours in Mathematical & Theoretical Physics

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor´s Degree In Physics

    National University of South 🇦🇷 Bahía Blanca, Argentina

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Département de physique (Spécialité :Rayonnements et Applications) (Doctorate)

    Université de Constantine 🇩🇿 Constantine, Algeria

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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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