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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

    Solid-state Physics (PhD)

    Hanoi University of Science and Technology 🇻🇳 Hanoi, Vietnam

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  2. Master

    Accelerated Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics and Master of Science (M.S.) in Physics and Applied Physics

    Virginia Commonwealth University 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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  3. Minor

    Geophysics (Minor)

    University of Calgary 🇨🇦 Calgary, Canada

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Physik, (92128),Doctorateseignungsprüfung

    University Wuerzburg, Germany 🇩🇪 Würzburg, Germany

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Optics, laser physics (Doctorate)

    V.I. Vernadsky Taurida National University 🇺🇦 Simferopol, Ukraine

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  7. Master

    Physics - Master's degree in physics - with memory

    Laval University 🇨🇦 Quebec, Canada

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  8. Bachelor

    BA in Physics

    University of San Diego 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Educação Física (Bachelor)

    Catholic University Dom Bosco 🇧🇷 Campo Grande, Brazil

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  10. Bachelor

    Statistical Physics (Bachelor)

    Kyoto University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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  11. Master

    Applied solid-state physics (Masters)

    St. Petersburg State Polytechnical University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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  12. Master

    M.Sc Physics

    University of Kashmir 🇮🇳 Srinagar, India

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  13. Bachelor

    PHYS1201 Physics II (Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Petroleum) degree program)

    Australian College of Kuwait 🇰🇼 Safat, Kuwait

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  15. Associate

    Physics (Associate)

    College of Lake County 🇺🇸 Grayslake,Illinois, United States

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  16. Master

    Physics (Master of Philosophy)

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

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  17. Postgraduate

    Astrophysics and Cosmology (Postgraduate)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    Astrophysics, BSc, 3 years

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Other programmes

    Introductory Course in Physics

    Royal lnstitute of Technology 🇸🇪 Stockholm, Sweden

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  20. Research

    Nonlinear and Liquid Crystals Physics MSc by Research

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Doctorate)

    University of Trento 🇮🇹 Trento, Italy

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  22. Graduate

    physics (Graduate)

    Fayoum University 🇪🇬 Fayoum, Egypt

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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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