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Study Physics in Switzerland

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 (Master)

    University of Basel 🇨🇭 Basel, Switzerland

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  2. Master

    Applied Geophysics, Master

    ETH Zurich 🇨🇭 Zürich, Switzerland

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD Physics

    University of Basel 🇨🇭 Basel, Switzerland

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  4. Master

    Maîtrise universitaire bi-disciplinaire mineure: physique

    University of Geneva 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

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  6. Bachelor

    Baccalauréat universitaire en physique

    University of Geneva 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland

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  7. Other programmes

    Biophysik

    University of Basel 🇨🇭 Basel, Switzerland

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    EDPY Physics (Doctorate)

    Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne 🇨🇭 Lausanne, Switzerland

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  9. Master

    Physik (Bachelor/Master)

    University of Basel 🇨🇭 Basel, Switzerland

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Physik (PhD)

    ETH Zurich 🇨🇭 Zürich, Switzerland

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  11. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    University of Fribourg 🇨🇭 Fribourg, Switzerland

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  12. Other programmes

    Physik

    University of Fribourg 🇨🇭 Fribourg, Switzerland

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  13. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) 🇨🇭 Lausanne, Switzerland

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  15. Bachelor

    Physik, Bachelor

    ETH Zurich 🇨🇭 Zürich, Switzerland

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  16. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne 🇨🇭 Lausanne, Switzerland

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  17. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne 🇨🇭 Lausanne, Switzerland

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    EDPY Physics (Doctorate)

    Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) 🇨🇭 Lausanne, Switzerland

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  19. Master

    Physik, Master

    ETH Zurich 🇨🇭 Zürich, Switzerland

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  20. Bachelor

    Physik (Bachelor)

    University of Fribourg 🇨🇭 Fribourg, Switzerland

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  21. Other programmes

    Physik erleben: Licht, Schall und digitale Fotografie

    College of Art and Design Luzern 🇨🇭 Luzern, Switzerland

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  22. Master

    Physik (Masters)

    University of Berne 🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland

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Study Physics in Switzerland – facts and figures

In Switzerland, 9 universities and colleges offer 25 Physics programmes: 6 Bachelor, 11 Master and 4 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Lausanne, Basel, Zürich and Fribourg. Institutions with the widest choice: University of Basel, ETH Zurich and Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne.

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 25 Physics programmes at 9 institutions in Switzerland. Popular cities include Lausanne, Basel and Zürich.

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 Switzerland?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of Basel, ETH Zurich, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne, University of Fribourg and Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL).

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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