Study Physics in Asia
579 programmes in physics at 123 universities in Asia are open to international students; 65% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 5,503 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 4,462 USD and 6,574 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Physics programmes
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Physics in Asia by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 89 | 2,677 USD | 3,506 USD | 4,462 USD |
| Master's | 224 | 3,495 USD | 4,284 USD | 5,206 USD |
| PhD | 254 | 4,462 USD | 5,503 USD | 6,574 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 Asia
- Peking University (PKU) (25)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (24)
- Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) (23)
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) (21)
- Beihang University (BUAA) (19)
- Tianjin University (TJU) (17)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (17)
- Central South University (CSU) (17)
- Jilin University (JLU) (15)
- Wuhan University (WHU) (14)
Study Physics in Asia: common questions
- How many physics programmes are there in Asia?
- 579 physics programmes at 123 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a physics degree in Asia cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in physics in Asia is 5,503 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 4,462 USD and 6,574 USD per year.
- Can I study physics in Asia in English?
- Yes — 65% of the physics programmes in Asia in our catalogue are taught in English (378 of 579).
- Are any of these physics programmes available online?
- 12 of the 579 programmes in Asia are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for physics in Asia?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 3,506 USD per year, against 5,503 USD for phd programmes.
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