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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. Master

    MASTER PHYSIQUE SPECIALITE OMEGA: OPTIQUE, DYNAMIQUE, ENVIRONNEMENT, IMAGES, ASTROPHYSIQUE

    Nice Sophia Antipolis University 🇫🇷 Nice, France

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  2. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Physics

    Cergy-Pontoise University 🇫🇷 Cergy-Pontoise cedex, France

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctorat Astrophysique

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

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  4. Diploma

    DU Européen de Physique de l'UPS (FI) (Diplôme d'Université)

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

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  6. Diploma

    DUT Mesures physiques : formation continue (Diploma)

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

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    DOCTORAT DE PHYSIQUE

    Nice Sophia Antipolis University 🇫🇷 Nice, France

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  8. Diploma

    DUT Mesures physiques : formation continue (Diploma)

    University of Strasbourg 🇫🇷 Strasbourg, France

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctorat Biophysique

    University of Strasbourg 🇫🇷 Strasbourg, France

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  10. Bachelor

    Bachelor’s degree in Computational Physics

    Cergy-Pontoise University 🇫🇷 Cergy-Pontoise cedex, France

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  11. Diploma

    DUT Mesures Physiques (Diploma)

    Université de Toulouse 3 (Université Paul Sabatier) 🇫🇷 Toulouse, France

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  12. Master

    Master physiquet applications

    University Pierre and Marie Curie - Paris VI 🇫🇷 Paris, France

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  13. Master

    M1 ASTROPHYSIQUE (Masters)

    Université de Toulouse 3 (Université Paul Sabatier) 🇫🇷 Toulouse, France

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  15. Other programmes

    A Crash Course in Modern Mathematical Physics (PH2500)

    Ecole centrale de Paris 🇫🇷 Paris, France

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  16. Bachelor

    Physique et ingénieries (Licence)

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

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  17. Master

    Molecular and Cellular Biophysics (Master)

    University of Montpellier 2 🇫🇷 Montpellier, France

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  18. Master

    Physique (Masters)

    Aix Marseille University 🇫🇷 Marseille, France

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  19. Master

    Physique, Plasma, Photonique (Spécialité PPP ou P3) (Masters)

    Institut National Polytechnique de Lorraine 🇫🇷 Vandoeuvre les Nancy, France

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  20. Diploma

    DUT Mesures physiques (Diploma)

    University of Strasbourg 🇫🇷 Strasbourg, France

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  21. Bachelor

    Licence Physique et sciences pour l'ingénieur - Electronique, signal et automatique

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

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  22. Bachelor

    Licence Physique et sciences pour l'ingénieur - Ingénierie

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