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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

    Physics (Masters)

    University of Provence - Aix-Marseilles I 🇫🇷 Marseille, France

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  2. Master

    Physics and applications (Master)

    ParisTech 🇫🇷 Paris 13th district, France

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    DOC. U. NANO-PHYSIQUE NANO-COMPOSANT NANO-MESURE (Doctorate)

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

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  4. Diploma

    DUT Mesures Physiques (MP) - IUT de Marseille (Diploma)

    Université Paul Cézanne (Aix-Marseille III) 🇫🇷 Aix-en-Provence cedex 1, France

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctorat Physique Partic.

    University of Strasbourg 🇫🇷 Strasbourg, France

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  7. Other programmes

    Techniques instrumentales (DUT Mesures physiques)

    Université de Rouen - Haute Normandie 🇫🇷 Mont-Saint-Aignan, France

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics (L3) (Bachelor)

    Université d' Amiens (Université de Picardie - Jules Verne) 🇫🇷 Amiens, France

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  9. Master

    Physique médicale (Masters)

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

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  10. Bachelor

    Physique (Bachelor) (Licences générales)

    University of Burgundy 🇫🇷 Dijon, France

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  11. Master

    Spécialité : Physique et Systèmes Biologiques (PSB), Master

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

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  12. Master

    Spécialité : Géophysique, Master

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

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctorat Physique

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

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctorat Physique Partic.

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

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  16. Master

    Physique théorique, Master

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

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  17. Master

    Spécialité : Géophysique de Surface et de Subsurface (G2S), Master

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

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  18. Master

    Spécialité Nano-sciences, nano-matériaux et nano-technologies (Master Physique, Mécanique)

    Université de Brest (Universite de Bretagne Occidentale) 🇫🇷 Brest, France

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  19. Master

    Physique des particules, Master

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

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  20. Bachelor

    Licence STAPS, Activités physiques adaptées et santé

    University of Strasbourg 🇫🇷 Strasbourg, France

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Physique théorique (Doctorate)

    University of Savoja 🇫🇷 Chambery, France

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Doctorate)

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