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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.

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  • 1,687 institutions
  • 142 countries
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  1. Master

    MSc (Physics)

    Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) 🇿🇦 Port Elizabeth, Summerstrand, South Africa

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in Physics (Doctorate)

    Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) 🇪🇸 Palma (Illes Balears), Spain

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  3. Master

    Physics (Master of Science)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  4. Other programmes

    1st cycle in Physics

    Universidade de Lisboa 🇵🇹 Lisboa, Portugal

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  6. Major

    Major of postgraduate training in solid physics

    Hanoi Pedagogical University 2 🇻🇳 Phuc Yen - Vinh Phuc province / Thị xã Phúc Yên – Tỉnh Vĩnh Phúc, Vietnam

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  7. Master

    Master in Astrophysics

    Pontifical Catholic University of Chile 🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile

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  8. Research

    Molecular Cell Informatics (Biophysics research)

    Nankai University 🇨🇳 Tianjin, China

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  9. Master

    physics (Masters)

    University of Aveiro 🇵🇹 Aveiro, Portugal

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  10. Bachelor

    Astrophysics (BSc)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics (PhD)

    University of California, San Diego 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  12. Master

    Maestría en Ciencias (Física Médica)

    National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) 🇲🇽 Mexico City, Del. Coyoacán, Mexico

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  13. Scholarship

    Physics Department Scholarship 物理學系獎學金

    Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, Nansha, Shenzen, Hong Kong

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  15. Graduate

    Anne Kernan Endowed Fund for Physics (Graduate Students)

    University of California, Riverside 🇺🇸 Riverside, United States

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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  17. Postgraduate

    Geophysics and geophysical methods of mineral resources exploration (Postgraduate)

    Sakhalin State University 🇷🇺 Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia

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  18. Master

    Master of Science in Astrophysik

    Argelander-Institut für Astronomie 🇩🇪 Bonn, Germany

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  19. Master

    MSc Physics

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  20. Bachelor

    physics (Associate, Bachelor’s)

    SUNY Empire State College 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski' 🇧🇬 Sofia, Bulgaria

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, PHYS, PhD in Physics

    Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, Nansha, Shenzen, Hong Kong

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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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