Universities in Asia
253 PhD Programs in Physics in Asia
- programs
- 253 programs
- universities
- 73 universities
- taught in English
- 74% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 5,519 USD median yearly fee
Last update
Also searched as PhD in Physics in Asia and Doctorate in Physics in Asia.
Asia has 253 phd programs in physics open to international students, at 73 universities. 74% of them are taught in English. Fees cluster around 5,519 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 4,475 USD and 6,592 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Physics programs
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Top universities for Physics in Asia
Ranked by how many physics programs each one runs in Asia — the count is next to the name.
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) (17)
- Beihang University (BUAA) (14)
- Peking University (PKU) (12)
- Sichuan University (SCU) (12)
- Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) (11)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (11)
- Tianjin University (TJU) (10)
- Jilin University (JLU) (10)
- Central South University (CSU) (7)
- Chongqing Medical University (CQMU) (7)
January intake in Asia
5 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- PhD in Mathematics (Atom and Molecule Physics) — Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Mathematics (Physics) — Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermal Physics — Beijing University of Technology (BJUT) · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Physics (Institute of Microstructure & Property of Advanced Materials) — Beijing University of Technology (BJUT) · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Mathematics (Condensed Matter Physics) — Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) · starts Jan 2027
PhD in Physics in Asia: common questions
- How many physics programs are there in Asia?
- 253 physics phd programs at 73 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
- How much does a physics degree in Asia cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in physics in Asia is 5,519 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 4,475 USD and 6,592 USD a year.
- Can I study physics in Asia in English?
- Yes — 74% of the physics programs in Asia in our catalog are taught in English (187 of 253).
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