Mathematics and natural sciences
Physics and astronomy
This area covers physics, astrophysics and astronomy. This page lists 424 programmes at 85 institutions.
Physics is mainly taught at universities. Much of the first year is mathematics and experimental physics, plus lab courses. Many universities run a maths preparation course before you start.
Applied programmes such as engineering physics are offered by universities of applied sciences and are listed under mechanical and process engineering. Astrophysics is usually a specialisation at master's level. Of the programmes where admission is known, 84% have open admission. Details come from the institutions' own websites, and the institution's page is authoritative.