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Study Physics in France

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. PhD / Doctorate

    52 ED Lyon Physics and Astrophysics (PHAST) (PhD)

    University of Lyon 🇫🇷 Lyon CEDEX 07, France

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  2. Bachelor

    Activités physiques adaptées et santé (Bachelor) (Licences générales)

    University of Burgundy 🇫🇷 Dijon, France

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Astrophysics (Doctorate)

    Université de Besançon (Université de Franche Comté) 🇫🇷 Besançon, France

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  4. Bachelor

    Activité physique adaptée et santé (Bachelor)

    Université de Lyon 1 (Université Claude Bernard) 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne, France

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Astrophysique, plasmas, nucléaire (PhD)

    Université de Bordeaux 1 (Sciences et Technologies) 🇫🇷 Talence, France

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  7. Master

    Acoustique physique, Master

    Université Denis Diderot (Paris VII) 🇫🇷 Paris, France

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Diplôme de docteur de physique

    Université de Besançon (Université de Franche Comté) 🇫🇷 Besançon, France

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  9. Master

    École doctorale de Physique et d’Astrophysique de Lyon - Master de Physique Théorique Rhône Alpin, DEA Particules, Noyaux Atomes et Photons (École Normale Supérieure de Lyon, Université Claude Bernard de Lyon, Université Joseph Fourier de Grenoble, Université de Savoie de Chambéry)

    Center for Particle Physics of Marseilles (MPCC) 🇫🇷 Marseille cedex 09, France

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctorat Geophysique

    Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg I) 🇫🇷 Strasbourg Cedex, France

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  11. Diploma

    DUT Mesures Physiques (Diploma)

    Université d'Auvergne (Clermont-Ferrand I) 🇫🇷 Clermont-Ferrand, France

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  12. Diploma

    Diplôme d'université d'évaluation de la performance et préparation physique

    Université de Besançon (Université de Franche Comté) 🇫🇷 Besançon, France

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  13. Master

    École doctorale de Physique de Grenoble - Master de Physique de la Matière et du Rayonnement (Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble, Université Joseph Fourier de Grenoble)

    Center for Particle Physics of Marseilles (MPCC) 🇫🇷 Marseille cedex 09, France

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Diplôme de docteur d'astrophysique

    Université de Besançon (Université de Franche Comté) 🇫🇷 Besançon, France

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  16. Diploma

    DUT Mesures physiques (Diploma)

    Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg I) 🇫🇷 Strasbourg Cedex, France

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctorat Biophysique

    Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg I) 🇫🇷 Strasbourg Cedex, France

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  18. Master

    Préparation physique et mentale et réathlétisation (PPMR) (Masters)

    Université de Lyon 1 (Université Claude Bernard) 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne, France

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  19. Other programmes

    Activités physiques adaptées et santé

    University of Montpellier 1 🇫🇷 Montpellier Cedex 2, France

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  20. Master

    Physique Fondamentale (Masters)

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

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  21. Diploma

    Spécialité Mesures Physiques (Diploma)

    Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille (Lille I) 🇫🇷 Villeneuve d'Ascq Cédex, France

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  22. Diploma

    D.U.T. Mesures physiques (Diploma)

    University of Orleans 🇫🇷 Orléans Cedex 2 France, France

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Study Physics in France – facts and figures

In France, 45 universities and colleges offer 229 Physics programmes: 51 Bachelor, 90 Master and 38 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Paris, Strasbourg Cedex, Strasbourg and Toulouse. Institutions with the widest choice: Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg I), University of Strasbourg and Université de Toulouse 3 (Université Paul Sabatier).

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 229 Physics programmes at 45 institutions in France. Popular cities include Paris, Strasbourg Cedex and Strasbourg.

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 France?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg I), University of Strasbourg, Université de Toulouse 3 (Université Paul Sabatier), Université Denis Diderot (Paris VII) and Université de Lyon 1 (Université Claude Bernard).

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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