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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. Graduate

    Atomic and Molecular Physics (Graduate) (Provincial Key Discipline)

    University of Science and Technology of China 🇨🇳 Hefei, China

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  2. Bachelor

    Bachelor Sc Computatioal Physics, Pietermaritzburg

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  3. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons): Physics with Year Abroad | F307

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  4. Specialisation

    Especialización en Actividad Física y Recreación para la tercera edad (Postgraduate)

    Politécnico Columbiano Jaime Isaza Cadavid 🇨🇴 Medellín Colombia, Colombia

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  6. Bachelor

    LICENCE DE PHYSIQUE

    Nice Sophia Antipolis University 🇫🇷 Nice, France

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, PhD

    University of Münster 🇩🇪 Münster, Germany

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Statistical biophysics (PhD)

    Politecnico di Torino 🇮🇹 Torino (Italy), Italy

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  9. Undergraduate

    Biological Physics (Undergraduate)

    São Paulo State University 🇧🇷 Brazil

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  10. Bachelor

    Bsc in Physics

    Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel 🇮🇱 Beer-Sheeva, Israel

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  11. Teacher training

    Physics Teaching Methodology

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

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  12. Teacher training

    Physik (Teacher Training Programme)

    University of Salzburg 🇦🇹 Salzburg, Austria

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  13. Major

    Astrophysics (Major)

    College of Charleston 🇺🇸 Charleston, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Biophysics (specialist)

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

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  16. Major

    Physics (Major)

    University of Hail 🇸🇦 Hail, Saudi Arabia

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  17. Major

    Physics (Major) (Transfer Applicants [Second-year students])

    Dongguk University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Kyungju, South Korea

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  18. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of Liberia 🇱🇷 Monrovia, Liberia

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  19. Master

    Physics, M.S., M.S.T., Minor, Science

    Florida Atlantic University 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Physik (Bachelor)

    University of Kassel 🇩🇪 Kassel, Germany

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  21. Diploma

    Physik (Diploma)

    University of Potsdam 🇩🇪 Potsdam, Germany

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  22. Other programmes

    Physik erleben: Licht, Schall und digitale Fotografie

    College of Art and Design Luzern 🇨🇭 Luzern, Switzerland

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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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