Study Physics in Europe
1,102 programmes in physics at 262 universities in Europe are open to international students; 89% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 34,124 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 22,363 USD and 39,311 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Physics programmes
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Physics in Europe by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 503 | 22,363 USD | 34,124 USD | 39,311 USD |
| Master's | 467 | 3,065 USD | 16,368 USD | 34,807 USD |
| PhD | 83 | 6,666 USD | 24,433 USD | 34,261 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Universities for physics in Europe
- University of York (52)
- University of Bath (29)
- University of East Anglia, Norwich (28)
- Université Paris-Saclay, Campus d'Orsay (24)
- University of Birmingham, England (23)
- The University of Sheffield (22)
- University of Southampton (22)
- Université Paris-Saclay, Campus de Sceaux (21)
- University of Bristol (20)
- Queen Mary University of London (18)
Study Physics in Europe: common questions
- How many physics programmes are there in Europe?
- 1,102 physics programmes at 262 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a physics degree in Europe cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in physics in Europe is 34,124 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 22,363 USD and 39,311 USD per year.
- Can I study physics in Europe in English?
- Yes — 89% of the physics programmes in Europe in our catalogue are taught in English (976 of 1,102).
- Are any of these physics programmes available online?
- 17 of the 1,102 programmes in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for physics in Europe?
- Master's programmes, at a median of 16,368 USD per year, against 34,124 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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