Study Physics in Canada

103 programmes in physics at 39 universities in Canada are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 20,762 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 14,501 USD and 24,700 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Physics programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in Theoretical physics Memorial University of Newfoundland PhD 13,042 USD
Bachelor in Engineering Physics Queen's University at Kingston Bachelor's 40,287 USD
PhD in Physics and Engineering Physics University of Saskatchewan PhD 8,046 USD
PhD in Physics Quantum Information University of Waterloo, Canada PhD 10,725 USD
Master in Physics Toronto Metropolitan University Master's 20,583 USD
Bachelor in Physics Canadian Mennonite University Bachelor's 12,001 USD
Master in Medical Physics Dalhousie University Master's 13,446 USD
Master in Physics University of Ottawa Master's 6,587 USD
PhD in Physics University of Waterloo, Canada PhD 10,725 USD
Bachelor in Astrophysics Ontario Tech University Bachelor's 29,195 USD
Master in Physics MSc University of Waterloo, Canada Master's 11,160 USD
Bachelor in Physics And Computer Science (Double Degree) University of Quebec Trois Rivieres Bachelor's 9,472 USD
Bachelor in Medical Physics (Hons) Toronto Metropolitan University Bachelor's 24,283 USD
PhD in Physics and Astronomy University of Manitoba PhD 9,422 USD
PhD in Physics Memorial University of Newfoundland PhD 13,042 USD
Bachelor in Physics (Faculty of Science) McGill University Bachelor's 22,839 USD
PhD in Physics Nanotechnology University of Waterloo, Canada PhD 10,725 USD
PhD in Biophysics University of Guelph PhD 21,548 USD
PhD in Physics University of Windsor PhD 9,631 USD
PhD in Physics Toronto Metropolitan University PhD 18,387 USD
Bachelor in Astronomy and Astrophysics Queen's University at Kingston Bachelor's 40,287 USD
Bachelor in Physics Online University of Northern British Columbia Bachelor's 17,269 USD
PhD in Physics University of Guelph PhD 21,548 USD
Bachelor in Physics Brandon University Bachelor's 25,376 USD

Physics in Canada by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 59 14,501 USD 20,762 USD 24,700 USD
Master's 24 7,608 USD 11,160 USD 14,698 USD
PhD 17 10,145 USD 10,725 USD 15,714 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 Canada

Study Physics in Canada: common questions

How many physics programmes are there in Canada?
103 physics programmes at 39 universities in Canada are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a physics degree in Canada cost?
The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in physics in Canada is 20,762 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 14,501 USD and 24,700 USD per year.
Can I study physics in Canada in English?
Yes — 100% of the physics programmes in Canada in our catalogue are taught in English (103 of 103).
Are any of these physics programmes available online?
2 of the 103 programmes in Canada are delivered online or by distance learning.
Which degree level is cheapest for physics in Canada?
PhD programmes, at a median of 10,725 USD per year, against 20,762 USD for bachelor's programmes.

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