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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. Diploma

    Radiation and spectrum Physics (Postgraduate Diploma )

    Minoufiya University 🇪🇬 Shebin Al-Kom, Menoufia, Egypt

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  2. Major

    Astrophysics (CLA, CSE) (Major)

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics, M.S., Ph.D.

    Ohio State University 🇺🇸 Columbus, United States

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  4. Undergraduate

    Computational Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of São Paulo 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil

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  6. Bachelor

    F300 Physics, 4 years BSc (Hons)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    Master's degree inPhysics

    University of Kufa 🇮🇶 Kufa, Iraq

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  8. Research

    Plasma Physics (Postgraduate) (Research Programme)

    Queens University Belfast 🇮🇪 Belfast, Ireland

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  9. Other programmes

    Nuclear Science and Technology (online course)

    Northeastern University 🇨🇳 Shenyang, China

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  10. Other programmes

    Physics

    Amazonas State University 🇧🇷 Manaus Amazonas, Brazil

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  11. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    University of Hail 🇸🇦 Hail, Saudi Arabia

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  12. Bachelor

    Physik (Bachelor)

    University of Vienna 🇦🇹 Wien, Austria

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    无线电物理 (PhD)

    Xidian University 🇨🇳 Xi'an,Shaanxi, China

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  15. Research

    物理学 (Post-Doctoral Research Programs) (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

    Moi University, Main Campus, Kesses 🇰🇪 Eldoret, Kenya

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  17. Bachelor

    Física (Licenciatura)

    Universidad de Panamá 🇵🇦 Panama, Panama

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  18. Minor

    Geophysics (Minor)

    University of Houston 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  19. Other programmes

    Physics

    University of Salerno 🇮🇹 Fisciano (SA), Italy

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  20. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Universitas Airlangga 🇮🇩 Surabaya, Indonesia

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  21. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Dong-A University 🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea

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  22. Undergraduate

    Applied Physics (Undergraduate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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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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