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Study Physics in China

Physics investigates the laws of nature from particles to the universe – mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum physics and astrophysics – with strong mathematics and laboratory components.

  • 373 programmes
  • 86 institutions
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  1. Postgraduate

    Physics (Postgraduate)

    Nankai University 🇨🇳 Tianjin, China

  2. Master

    Radio Physics (Master’s Degree (2.5-3 Years))

    Sichuan University 🇨🇳 Chengdu, Sichuan Province, P.R. China, China

  3. Master

    Biophysics Master

    Nanjing University 🇨🇳 Jiangsu, China

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  5. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Shandong University at Weihai 🇨🇳 Weihai,P.R.China, China

  6. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Tsinghua University 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

  7. Master

    Plasma Physics (Master’s Degree (2.5-3 Years))

    Sichuan University 🇨🇳 Chengdu, Sichuan Province, P.R. China, China

  8. Other programmes

    Physics

    Fudan University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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  10. Master

    Solid Earth Physics (Masters)

    Chang'an University 🇨🇳 Xi’an City, China

  11. Other programmes

    Solid State Physics

    Qingdao University of Science and Technology 🇨🇳 Qingdao, China

  12. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Ocean University of China 🇨🇳 Qingdao, China

  13. Master

    Solid Earth Physics Master

    Nanjing University 🇨🇳 Jiangsu, China

Study Physics in China – facts and figures

In China, 86 universities and colleges offer 373 Physics programmes: 32 Bachelor, 97 Master and 70 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Wuhan, Hefei, Shanghai and Beijing. Institutions with the widest choice: Wuhan University, University of Science and Technology of China and Sichuan University.

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 373 Physics programmes at 86 institutions in China. Popular cities include Wuhan, Hefei and Shanghai.

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 in China?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Wuhan University, University of Science and Technology of China, Sichuan University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Nankai 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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