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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. Associate

    Physics (Associate Major)

    Thomas More College 🇺🇸 Crestview Hills, Kentucky, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Physics BSC, Mona, Pure and Applied Sciences, Undergraduate

    University of the West Indies (UWI) 🇧🇸 Mona, Bahamas

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  3. Other programmes

    Technical Physics

    University of Technology and Life Sciences in Bydgoszcz 🇵🇱 Bydgoszcz, Poland

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  4. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science (Statistics and Physics Major)

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  6. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Tohoku University 🇯🇵 Sendai, Japan

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  7. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    University of Massachusetts Amherst 🇺🇸 Amherst, United States

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  8. Minor

    Physics Minor

    The American University in Cairo 🇪🇬 New Cairo, Egypt

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics PHD, Cave Hill, Pure and Applied Sciences, Graduate

    University of the West Indies (UWI) 🇧🇸 Mona, Bahamas

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  10. Associate

    PHYSICS PRE-MAJOR - AA-DTA - SFCC

    Community Colleges of Spokane 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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  11. Master

    Solid State Physics (Masters)

    University of Aden 🇾🇪 Aden, Yemen

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  12. Bachelor

    BSc in Physics, Duration: 5 years, Credits: 300

    Autonomous University of Madrid 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain

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  13. Bachelor

    Geophysics (Bachelor)

    University of Oulu 🇫🇮 Oulun, Finland

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Geophysics (Ph.D.)

    University of Houston 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  16. Master

    MSc in Plasma Physics

    Queens University Belfast 🇮🇪 Belfast, Ireland

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  17. Master

    Nuclear Applications (Masters)

    Aachen University of Applied Sciences 🇩🇪 Aachen, Juelich, Germany

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  18. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    National University of Singapore (NUS) 🇸🇬 Singapore, Singapore

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  19. Master

    Physics, Master of Physics

    Penza State University 🇷🇺 Penza, Russia

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  20. Bachelor

    Physik,Doppel-Bachelor, Bachelor

    Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg 🇩🇪 Cottbus, Germany

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  21. Master

    Physique Appliquée et Mécanique (Masters)

    Université de Paris 11 (Université Paris Sud) 🇫🇷 Orsay, Kremlin-Bicetre, Sceaux, Chatenay-Malabry, France

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  22. Master

    Solid-State Physics (Masters)

    University of Applied Sciences Duesseldorf 🇩🇪 Düsseldorf, Germany

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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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