578 Physics Programs in Asia

Physics tuition fees in Asia, by degree level

Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.

Top universities for Physics in Asia

Ranked by how many physics programs each one runs in Asia — the count is next to the name.

• 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)

January intake in Asia

10 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.

• Master in Materials Physics and Chemistry — Northwestern Polytechnical University (NWPU) · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermal Physics — East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in Applied Physics — Chongqing University (CQU) · starts Jan 2027
• 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

Study Physics in Asia: common questions

How many physics programs are there in Asia?

578 physics programs at 123 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of 12 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 5,528 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 4,483 USD and 6,604 USD a year.

Can I study physics in Asia in English?

Yes — 65% of the physics programs in Asia in our catalog are taught in English (377 of 578).

Are any of these physics programs available online?

12 of the 578 programs in Asia are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for physics in Asia?

Bachelor's programs, at a median annual fee of 3,504 USD, against 5,528 USD for phd programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.