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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

    Condensed Matter Physics (Masters)

    Lanzhou University of Technology 🇨🇳 Lanzhou, China

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  2. Other programmes

    Course: Mathematical Physics I

    African Virtual University, Kenia 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Dornsife College Doctoral Fellows)

    University of Southern California 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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  4. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Lakehead University 🇨🇦 Thunder Bay, Canada

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  6. Master

    Physics (MSc)

    University of Juba 🇸🇸 Juba Town, Temporary Campus AlKaduro - Khartoum North, South Sudan

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Sabanci University 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey

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  8. Major

    Astrophysics (Major)

    Rice University 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  9. Teacher training

    General Physics and techniques of teaching physics

    T. G. Shevchenko University 🇷🇺 Tiraspol, Russia

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  10. Bachelor

    Geophysics (Bachelor)

    Kangwon National University 🇰🇷 Chuncheon-si, South Korea

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  11. Other programmes

    Physics

    Hanoi University of Science 🇻🇳 Hanoi / Ha Noi, Viet Nam, Vietnam

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  12. Other programmes

    Physics

    University of Prishtina 🇷🇸 Prishtinë, Serbia

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  13. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Nagoya University 🇯🇵 Nagoya, Japan

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  15. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Sabanci University 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, Ph.D.

    Middle East Technical University 🇹🇷 Ankara, Turkey

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  17. Master

    Theoretical and Mathematical Physics (Masters)

    Kazan State University 🇷🇺 Kazan / Казань, Russia

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  18. Bachelor

    Bachelors of science in Physics

    Kazan State University 🇷🇺 Kazan / Казань, Russia

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  19. Graduate

    Física (Graduate)

    Eduardo Mondlane University Maputo 🇲🇿 Maputo, Mozambique

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  20. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

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

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    PHYSICS - Stationary (Doctorate)

    Maria Curie-Sklodowska University Lublin 🇵🇱 Lublin, Poland

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  22. Other programmes

    Physics (Distance Learning)

    Oakton Community College 🇺🇸 Des Plaines, 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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