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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

    Physique (Doctorate)

    University of Montréal (UdeM) 🇨🇦 Montréal (Québec), Canada

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Solid Geophysics (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  3. Major

    应用物理学 (Undergraduate major)

    Hangzhou Dianzi University 🇨🇳 Haidian District, China

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  4. Bachelor

    Biophysics (Bachelor)

    Yerevan State University 🇦🇲 Yerevan, Armenia

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  6. Undergraduate

    Biophysics (Undergraduate)

    Andrews University 🇺🇸 Berrien Springs, MI, United States

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  7. Graduate

    Condensed matter physics (for graduates of non-physical disciplines) - part-time studies - 4 semesters

    University of Plovdiv 🇧🇬 Plovdiv, Bulgaria

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  8. Bachelor

    Educação Física (Bacharelado) (Undergraduate)

    Universidade Federal do Ceará 🇧🇷 Fortaleza, Brazil

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  9. Minor

    Experimental Physics (Minor)

    Bethany College Study Abroad Programs Travel Awards and Scholarships 🇺🇸 Bethany, United States

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  10. Master

    General Science (Offered through Physics Department) (Masters)

    Ball State University 🇺🇸 Muncie, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Materials physics and optics (Online Program)

    Université de Mons 🇧🇪 Mons, Belgium

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  12. Other programmes

    Applied Physics

    Rajiv Gandhi Technical University (RGTU) 🇮🇳 Bhopal, India

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  13. Other programmes

    Astrophysics | DPhil

    University of Oxford, Oriel College 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  15. Major

    Physics (Major) (4 years)

    Anhui Normal University 🇨🇳 Wuhu City, China

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  16. Master

    Physics (Master's and Doctoral Integration program)

    Ajou University 🇰🇷 Suwon, South Korea

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  17. Bachelor

    Physics, 4 y. (Bachelor)

    Vilnius University 🇱🇹 Vilnius, Lithuania

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Quantum Many Body Dynamics and Non-Equilibrium Physics (PhD)

    University of Heidelberg 🇩🇪 Heidelberg, Germany

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  19. Master

    Radiophysics (Masters)

    Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics 🇧🇾 Minsk / г.Минск, Belarus

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  20. Bachelor

    Astrophysics (BSc) (Major)

    University of Calgary 🇨🇦 Calgary, Canada

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  21. Bachelor

    Astrophysics BSc

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

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  22. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts in Physics

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, 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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