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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. Other programmes

    Degree in Physics

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

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Ecole Doctorale for Physics

    Grenoble University of Technology 🇫🇷 Grenoble, France

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Physique et Astrophysique de Lyon, Physique (Doctorate)

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

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  4. Master

    Master - Physique et applications, Spécialité Photonique moléculaire pour les bio et nanotechnologies

    Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan 🇫🇷 Paris, France

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  6. Master

    Physics in optics and nanoscience (Master)

    ParisTech 🇫🇷 Paris 13th district, France

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Physique de l'environnement (PhD)

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

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctorat Astrophysique

    University of Strasbourg 🇫🇷 Strasbourg, France

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  9. Master

    Spécialité Physique (Masters)

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

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  10. Master

    Physique médicale (Masters)

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

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  11. Bachelor

    Licence Physique et sciences pour l'ingénieur - Physique

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

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    DOCTORAT de Physique

    University of Orleans 🇫🇷 Orléans Cedex 2 France, France

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctorat Physique des archéomatériaux

    University Michel de Montaigne - Bordeaux 3 🇫🇷 Pessac, France

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  15. Diploma

    DUT Mesures physiques, apprentissage (Diploma)

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

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  16. Master

    Master - Physique et applications

    Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan 🇫🇷 Paris, France

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  17. Master

    Astrophysique, Master

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

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  18. Other programmes

    DUT Mesures Physiques - MP - Site de Maubeuge

    Université de Valenciennes et du Hainaut-Cambrésis 🇫🇷 Valenciennes, France

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  19. Bachelor

    L2 PHYSIQUE (Bachelor)

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

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  20. Diploma

    ENSC degree - Physics (Diploma)

    Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan 🇫🇷 Paris, France

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  21. Master

    Master’s degree of Sciences in Theoretical Physics and Applications

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

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  22. Master

    Physique subatomique : introduction à la physique des particules (C) (Masters)

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