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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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    Physics [Radiation], PGd

    Nasarawa State University Keffi 🇳🇬 Keffi Nasarawa State, Nigeria

  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctoral School of Physics

    Graz University of Technology 🇦🇹 Graz, Austria

  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Application of nuclear technology (Doctoral Degree (3-4 Years))

    Sichuan University 🇨🇳 Chengdu, Sichuan Province, P.R. China, China

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  5. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics BS(Phy)

    COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIT), Islamabad 🇵🇰 Islamabad, Abbottabad, Wah, Lahore, Attock, Pakistan

  6. Master

    Geophysics (Masters)

    University of Oulu 🇫🇮 Oulun, Finland

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  8. Bachelor

    BSc in Physics

    Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny 🇨🇮 Abidjan, Ivory Coast

  9. Master

    Geo-physics (Masters)

    University of Tripoli 🇱🇾 Tripoli, Libya

  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D in Physics (Part Time), Noida

    Amity University 🇮🇳 Lucknow Uttar Pradesh, India

  11. PhD / Doctorate

    PHD-Physics

    Bharati Vidyapeeth University 🇮🇳 Pune, India

  12. Bachelor

    Pure physics (Bachelor)

    University of Calabar 🇳🇬 Calabar, Nigeria

  13. Other programmes

    Atomic and Nuclear Physics (Generell degree)

    Fourah Bay College 🇸🇱 Freetown, Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone

  14. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics (PhD)

    Ilia Chavchavadze State University 🇬🇪 Tbilisi, Georgia

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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