Study Physics in Beijing

85 programmes in physics at 11 universities in Beijing are open to international students; 59% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 6,247 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 5,950 USD and 23,799 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Physics programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in Plasma Physics Peking University (PKU) PhD 23,799 USD
PhD in Physics Beijing University of Technology (BJUT) PhD 4,462 USD
PhD in Geophysics Beihang University (BUAA) PhD 6,247 USD
Master in Physics North China Electric Power University (NCEPU) Master's 30,000 USD
PhD in Nuclear Fusion and Plasma Physics Tsinghua University (THU) PhD 5,950 USD
PhD in Condensed Matter Physics Beihang University (BUAA) PhD 6,247 USD
Master in Physics Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) Master's 5,355 USD
PhD in Biophysics Peking University (PKU) PhD 23,799 USD
Master in Medical Physics and Engineering Tsinghua University (THU) Master's 4,908 USD
Master in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) Master's 5,355 USD
PhD in Atmospheric Physics and Atmospheric Environment Peking University (PKU) PhD 23,799 USD
PhD in Theoretical Physics Beihang University (BUAA) PhD 6,247 USD
Master in Physics (taught in Chinese) Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) Master's 4,760 USD
PhD in Medical Physics and Engineering Peking University (PKU) PhD 23,799 USD
PhD in High Energy Astrophysics Tsinghua University (THU) PhD 5,950 USD
Bachelor in Geophysics (taught in Chinese) China University of Petroleum Beijing (CUPB) Bachelor's 3,719 USD
Master in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics (Research Institute of Aero-Engine) Beihang University (BUAA) Master's 5,206 USD
PhD in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermo-Physics (taught in Chinese) China University of Petroleum Beijing (CUPB) PhD 5,355 USD
PhD in Energy Physics Science and Technology (taught in Chinese) China University of Petroleum Beijing (CUPB) PhD 5,355 USD
PhD in Medical Physics and Engineering Tsinghua University (THU) PhD 5,950 USD
PhD in Materials Physics and Chemistry Peking University (PKU) PhD 23,799 USD
PhD in Particle and Nuclear Physics Experiment Tsinghua University (THU) PhD 5,950 USD
Master in High Energy Density Physics Peking University (PKU) Master's 14,725 USD
PhD in Particle Physics and Nuclear Physics Beihang University (BUAA) PhD 6,247 USD

Physics in Beijing by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 9 3,719 USD 4,120 USD 4,462 USD
Master's 29 4,760 USD 5,355 USD 14,725 USD
PhD 46 5,950 USD 6,247 USD 23,799 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 Beijing

Study Physics in Beijing: common questions

How many physics programmes are there in Beijing?
85 physics programmes at 11 universities in Beijing are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a physics degree in Beijing cost?
The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in physics in Beijing is 6,247 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 5,950 USD and 23,799 USD per year.
Can I study physics in Beijing in English?
Yes — 59% of the physics programmes in Beijing in our catalogue are taught in English (50 of 85).
Are any of these physics programmes available online?
1 of the 85 programmes in Beijing are delivered online or by distance learning.
Which degree level is cheapest for physics in Beijing?
Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 4,120 USD per year, against 6,247 USD for phd programmes.

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