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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. Research

    Physics (Post-Doctoral Research Programs) (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  2. Postgraduate

    Physics (Postgraduate) (Honours)

    Walter Sisulu University 🇿🇦 Unitra, South Africa

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  3. Master

    Physics and Nanoscience (Masters)

    Ecole Nationale Superieure d'Electronique et de Radioelectricite de Grenoble (ENSERG) 🇫🇷 Grenoble Cedex 1, France

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  4. Bachelor

    Physics with a year abroad, BSc

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    无线电物理 (Masters)

    Xidian University 🇨🇳 Xi'an,Shaanxi, China

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Biological Physics PhD (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Licenciatura en Física Médica

    National University of General San Martín 🇦🇷 San Martín, Argentina

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  9. Master

    Physics (Master of Science (MSc))

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

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  10. Graduate

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

    University of Plovdiv 🇧🇬 Plovdiv, Bulgaria

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  11. Master

    Degree Course in Laser Physics and Applications (Masters)

    University of Szeged 🇭🇺 Pécs, Hungary

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy Program in Physics, Ph.D. (Physics)

    Prince of Songkla University 🇹🇭 Songkla, Thailand

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  13. Master

    Nanobiophysics (Master)

    Dresden University of Technology 🇩🇪 Dresden, Germany

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  15. Teacher training

    Physics Teaching Methodology

    Hue University 🇻🇳 Hue, Vietnam

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  16. Bachelor

    Physik (B.Sc.)

    University of Greifswald 🇩🇪 Greifswald, Germany

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  17. Bachelor

    Physik (Bachelor)

    University of Fribourg 🇨🇭 Fribourg, Switzerland

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  18. Research

    Protein/Genome Informatics (Biophysics research)

    Nankai University 🇨🇳 Tianjin, China

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  19. Other programmes

    Physics (Online Program) (AS-level)

    Pembrokeshire College 🇬🇧 Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    Physics - Bachelor of Science

    Adelphi University 🇺🇸 Garden City,, United States

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  21. Major

    Physics - spec. theoretical physics (Major)

    Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw 🇵🇱 Warszawa, Poland

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  22. Master

    Astrophysics (MS)

    Arizona State University at Tempe 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, 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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