Online Physics Programmes

79 programmes in physics at 31 universities are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 21,630 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 17,269 USD and 44,130 USD.

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

Physics programmes

25–48 of 79 · page 2 of 4

Programme University Country Degree Tuition / yr
Plasma Physics: Applications École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Switzerland
Understanding Modern Physics III: Simplicity and Complexity The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology China
Electrodynamics: An Introduction Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) South Korea
Physics I with laboratory University of Naples Federico II Italy
Electrodynamics: In-depth Solutions for Maxwell’s Equations Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) South Korea
Plasma Physics: Introduction École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Switzerland
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics University of British Columbia Canada
Introduction to Acoustics (Part 2) Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) South Korea
Electrodynamics: Electric and Magnetic Fields Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) South Korea
AP® Physics 1 - Part 1: Linear Motion Rice University United States
Quantum Mechanics Georgetown University United States
Electromagnetism Tsinghua University, Beijing China
Cavity Quantum Optomechanics École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Switzerland
AP® Physics 2 - Part 3: Optics and Modern Physics Rice University United States
Physics of silicon solar cells École Polytechnique France
Topological Quantum Matter IsraelX Israel
Engineering Physics 2 Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Finland
AP® Physics 1 - Part 3: Electricity & Waves Rice University United States
How Stuff Moves, Part 1: Linear Motion Harvey Mudd College United States
Synchrotrons and X-Ray Free Electron Lasers (part 2) École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Switzerland
AP® Physics 1 - Part 2: Rotational Motion Rice University United States
AP® Physics 2 – Part 4: AP Review and Exam Preparation Rice University United States
Understanding Modern Physics I: Relativity and Cosmology The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology China
Electrodynamics: Analysis of Electric Fields Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) South Korea

Physics by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 5 17,269 USD 21,630 USD 44,130 USD
Master's 3
PhD 1

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

Online Physics Programmes: common questions

How many physics programmes are there online?
79 physics programmes at 31 universities taught online are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a physics degree cost?
The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in physics is 21,630 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 17,269 USD and 44,130 USD per year.
Can I study physics in English?
Yes — 100% of the physics programmes in our catalogue are taught in English (79 of 79).

Planning to study physics online?

An advisor who knows admissions can shortlist physics programmes for your budget and profile.