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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. Master

    Physics (Master)

    Eötvös Lorand University 🇭🇺 Budapest, Hungary

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Theoretical Physics (PhD)

    University of Wroclaw 🇵🇱 Wroclaw, Poland

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  3. Other programmes

    Applied Physics

    Xavier University 🇵🇭 Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

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  4. Other programmes

    Applied Physics

    Pai Chai University 🇰🇷 Seo-Gu, Daejeon, Korea, South Korea

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Física (PhD)

    Universidad Central de Venezuela 🇻🇪 Caracas, Venezuela

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  7. Major

    Major of Electrophysicsintroductioncourse of study

    Kyonggi University 🇰🇷 Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

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  8. Bachelor

    Nuclear Reactor Physics (Bachelor)

    Yerevan State University 🇦🇲 Yerevan, Armenia

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  9. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    University of Calabar 🇳🇬 Calabar, Nigeria

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, Doctoral Studies

    Tallinn University 🇪🇪 Tallinn, Estonia

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  11. Diploma

    Physics, Graduate Diploma, 1 year full-time

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  12. Research

    School of Physics (Research)

    University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD) 🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland

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  13. Graduate

    Applied Physics (G) (Graduate)

    University of Groningen 🇳🇱 Groningen, Netherlands

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  15. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Education Program in Physics Teaching

    Burapha University 🇹🇭 Chon Buri, Thailand

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  16. Specialisation

    Biophysics Specialization (option)

    University of Waterloo 🇨🇦 Waterloo, Canada

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  17. Bachelor

    Deporte y Cultura Física (Bachelor)

    Universidad Autónoma del Caribe (UAC) 🇨🇴 Barranquilla, Colombia

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  18. Bachelor

    Intervention en activité physique (profil enseignement, profil kinésiologie) (Bachelor)

    University of Québec at Montreal (UQAM) 🇨🇦 Montréal, Canada

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  19. Minor

    Minor Physics (18 credits)

    McGill University 🇨🇦 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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  20. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    University of Groningen 🇳🇱 Groningen, Netherlands

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  21. Bachelor

    L2 PHYSIQUE (Bachelor)

    Université de Toulouse 3 (Université Paul Sabatier) 🇫🇷 Toulouse, France

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  22. Research

    PhD, M.Litt and M.Sc Research Areas Mathematical Physics

    University of Gerardo Barrios 🇸🇻 San Miguel, El Salvador , C.A., El Salvador

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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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