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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

    Máster Universitario en Física Nuclear (Masters)

    Autonomous University of Madrid 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Nonlinear Dynamics &Biophysics (PhD)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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  3. Other programmes

    Physics

    Adygei State University 🇷🇺 Maykop / г.Майкоп, Russia

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  4. Specialisation

    Terapia Física (Speciality)

    Universidad Americana, Sede San José 🇨🇷 Los Yoses, Montes de Oca., Costa Rica

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  6. Other programmes

    Experimental physics and biological (Online Program)

    Université de Mons 🇧🇪 Mons, Belgium

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  7. Master

    Geophysics (Masters)

    Kangwon National University 🇰🇷 Chuncheon-si, South Korea

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  8. Master

    Physikalische Technologien (Master)

    TU Clausthal 🇩🇪 Clausthal, Germany

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  9. Master

    Geophysics in Exploration of Mineral Resources (Masters)

    Mongolian University of Science and Technology 🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

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  10. Bachelor

    Materials and nano-physics (Bachelor)

    University of Helsinki 🇫🇮 Helsinki, Finland

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  11. Master

    Physique, Master, Guadeloupe

    University of the French Antilles and Guyana 🇬🇫 Pointe a Pitre, French Guiana

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  12. Master

    Физика (Естественные науки) (Masters)

    Sh.Ualikhanov Kokshetau State University 🇰🇿 Kokshetau / г.Кокшетау, Kazakhstan

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  13. Undergraduate

    C2411: Thermodynamics, ECTS: 1, DOMAINE: Physics, Energetics (Undergraduate)

    Ecole des mines de Paris 🇫🇷 Paris cedex 06, France

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Physics

    McGill University 🇨🇦 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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  16. Other programmes

    Pedagogía de la Cultura Física (Maestria)

    Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia 🇨🇴 Tunja, Colombia

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  17. Master

    Thermal Physics and Molecular Physics (Master of Science Program)

    Qafqaz State University 🇦🇿 Baku , AZERBAIJAN, Azerbaijan

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  18. Major

    Physics/ Pre-Professional Emphasis (Undergraduate Major)

    Auburn University 🇺🇸 Auburn, United States

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  19. Diploma

    PhysicsDiploma

    Southern Federal University 🇷🇺 Rostov-on-Don / Ростов на Дону, Russia

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  20. Major

    Applied Physics (Undergraduate) (Majors)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Biophysics (Bachelor)

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

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  22. Diploma

    Nuclear physics and technologies (Diploma)

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

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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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