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 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Physics programmes
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| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Mathematical Physics | University of Saskatchewan | Bachelor's | 10,913 USD |
| Bachelor in Engineering Physics | Laval University, Quebec City | Bachelor's | 7,078 USD |
| Master in Chemical Physics | Trent University | Master's | 21,751 USD |
| Master in Physics Minor (master) | Fairleigh Dickinson University - Vancouver | Master's | 31,000 USD |
| PhD in Physics (PhD) | Dalhousie University | PhD | — |
| PhD in Physiology and Biophysics (PhD) | Dalhousie University | PhD | — |
| Master in Physics (MSc) | Dalhousie University | Master's | — |
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
- University of Waterloo, Canada (10)
- Dalhousie University (7)
- University of Victoria (6)
- Laval University, Quebec City (6)
- University of Saskatchewan (6)
- Memorial University of Newfoundland (6)
- Simon Fraser University (5)
- Brock University (5)
- Toronto Metropolitan University (4)
- University of Ottawa (4)
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 28, 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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