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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

    Applied Geophysics M.Sc.

    RWTH Aachen University / German Research School 🇩🇪 Aachen, Germany

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  2. Other programmes

    Astrophysics

    International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA) 🇮🇹 Trieste, Italy

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  3. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science with Honours (Physics)

    National University of Malaysia 🇲🇾 Bangi Selangor, Malaysia

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  4. Bachelor

    BSc(Hons) Physics

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  6. Master

    Electrophysics, MS

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  7. Undergraduate

    Physics of the Earth and Universe

    Zewail City of Science and Technology 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    COMPUTATIONAL AND APPLIED PHYSICS (Doctorate)

    Polytechnic University of Catalonia 🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain

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  9. Bachelor

    Física, Licenciatura

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras 🇭🇳 Tegucigalpa, Honduras

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  10. Bachelor

    High School Physics (Bachelor of Education (B Ed))

    American East Coast University (AECU Khartoum) 🇸🇩 Khartoum, Sudan

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Mesoscopic Physics (Doctorate)

    Beijing Institute of Technology 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Doctor of Philosophy)

    University of Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    PHYSICS (PhD)

    University of Ioannina 🇬🇷 Ioannina, Greece

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  15. Other programmes

    Course: Principios Básicos de Física (2011)

    Universidad Carlos III de Madrid 🇪🇸 COLMENAREJO (MADRID), Spain

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  16. Other programmes

    Fisiología, Biofísica y Neurociencias

    Centro de Investigacion y de Estudios Avanzados 🇲🇽 Delegación Gustavo A. Madero, México, Mexico

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Theoretical Physics (Doctorate)

    Belarussian State Pedagogical University M. Tanka 🇧🇾 Minsk / г.Минск, Belarus

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    生物物理学 (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  19. Bachelor

    B.A. in Physics

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Course: Physique du Solide

    African Virtual University, Kenia 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

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  21. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate Majors)

    Alfred University 🇺🇸 Alfred, United States

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  22. Master

    Physique subatomique : introduction à la physique des particules (C) (Masters)

    Center for Particle Physics of Marseilles (MPCC) 🇫🇷 Marseille cedex 09, France

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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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