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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. Postgraduate

    Electrophysics (Postgraduate)

    National University of Uzbekistan named by after Mirza Ulugbek 🇺🇿 Tashkent, Uzbekistan

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  2. Master

    M.Phil - Physics, Noida

    Amity University 🇮🇳 Lucknow Uttar Pradesh, India

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  3. Master

    Master of Science in Geophysics (MSc)

    The University of British Columbia - Vancouver Campus 🇨🇦 Vancouver B.C., Canada

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  4. Master

    Physics (Masters)

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

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  6. Associate

    Physics: Associate of Science

    Kwantlen Polytechnic University 🇨🇦 Richmond, Canada

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  7. Master

    Physik (Masters)

    Free University Berlin 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  8. Other programmes

    Applied Physics ( PF)

    Lviv Polytechnic National University 🇺🇦 L'viv, Ukraine

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  9. Master

    Physics (M.Sc.)

    Hanoi National University of Education 🇻🇳 Hanoi, Vietnam, Vietnam

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  10. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Pennsylvania State University, Berks 🇺🇸 Reading, United States

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  11. Master

    Solid-state Physics (Masters)

    Yerevan State University 🇦🇲 Yerevan, Armenia

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  12. Master

    Technical Physics (Master)

    Czestochowa University of Technology 🇵🇱 Czestochowa, Poland

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Atomic Physics and Molecular Physics (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  15. Other programmes

    Applied Physics

    Northwest University Xi'an 🇨🇳 Xi`an, China

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  16. Graduate

    Condensed matter physics (for graduates of physical disciplines) - part time - 2 semesters

    University of Plovdiv 🇧🇬 Plovdiv, Bulgaria

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  17. Master

    Master of Education professional program in Physics

    Zhejiang Normal University 🇨🇳 Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, China, China

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  18. Research

    Nonlinear Physics MSc by Research (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    SCIENCES POUR L'INGÉNIEUR : MÉCANIQUE, PHYSIQUE, MICRO ET NANOÉLECTRONIQUE (PhD)

    Université Paul Cézanne (Aix-Marseille III) 🇫🇷 Aix-en-Provence cedex 1, France

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  20. Diploma

    Trbuyat Physics (Diploma)

    University of Aden 🇾🇪 Aden, Yemen

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  21. Master

    Trbuyat Physics (Masters)

    University of Aden 🇾🇪 Aden, Yemen

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  22. Associate

    AAS - Physics (Associate Degree Plans with Emphasis)

    University of Wisconsin, Waukesha 🇺🇸 Waukesha, 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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