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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

    Astrophysics (Astro) (Research)

    Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    JA2462, BSc/PHYS-APHY, BSc (Hons) in Physics - Applied Physics, 物理學理學士(榮譽) — 應用物理 (JUPAS)

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) 🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong

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  3. Bachelor

    Licenciatura em Física (Bachelor)

    Universidade do Porto 🇵🇹 Porto, Portugal

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  4. Major

    Major in Physics

    Hanyang University 🇰🇷 Ansan, Kyunggi-do, Seoul, South Korea

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  6. Master

    Masters in Sciences, mention in Geophysics

    Universidad de Chile 🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile

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  7. Master

    Nanophysics (Masters)

    Graz University of Technology 🇦🇹 Graz, Austria

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  8. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Kwansei Gakuin University 🇯🇵 Hyogo, Japan

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  9. Master

    Physics of Quantum Technologies (Masters)

    Yerevan State University 🇦🇲 Yerevan, Armenia

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  10. Postgraduate

    Physics Of Semiconductors And Dielectrics (Postgraduate)

    Chernivtsi National University named after Yuriy Fedkovych 🇺🇦 Chernivtsi, Ukraine

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  11. Bachelor

    Applied Physics (Bachelor)

    South China University of Technology 🇨🇳 Guangzhou,P.R.China,, China

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  12. Master

    Ciencias - Física: Profundización (Masters)

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia 🇨🇴 Unidad Camilo Torres, Colombia

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  13. Other programmes

    Course: PHY2014F - Waves & Electromagnetism (mainstream physics 2nd year)

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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  15. Bachelor

    Educação Física (Bachelor)

    Universidade Salgado de Oliveira 🇧🇷 Sao Goncalo, Brazil

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  16. Diploma

    Physics (Diploma)

    University of the South Pacific Centre (USP) 🇹🇴 Suva, Tonga

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Thermal and Nuclear Power Stations (PhD)

    Technical University of Sofia 🇧🇬 Sofia, Bulgaria

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  18. Master

    Astrophysics (Masters)

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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  19. Bachelor

    Biophysics (BS) (Major)

    Loyola University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Licenciatura en Física

    National University of Fourth Rio 🇦🇷 Río Cuarto, Argentina

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  21. Master

    Master [120] of science in Physics (Louvain-la-Neuve)

    Catholic University of Louvain 🇧🇪 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium

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  22. Master

    Nanophysics, Master's programme

    University of Graz 🇦🇹 Graz, Austria

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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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