Study Physics in Switzerland
12 programmes in physics at 4 universities in Switzerland are open to international students; 75% are taught in English.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Physics programmes
12 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Physics | University of Basel | Master's | 2,125 USD |
| Advanced statistical physics Online | École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) | — | — |
| Plasma Physics: Applications Online | École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) | — | — |
| Plasma Physics: Introduction Online | École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) | — | — |
| Cavity Quantum Optomechanics Online | École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) | — | — |
| Synchrotrons and X-Ray Free Electron Lasers (part 2) Online | École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) | — | — |
| Synchrotrons and X-Ray Free Electron Lasers (part 1) Online | École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) | — | — |
| Path Integral Methods in Atomistic Modelling Online | École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) | — | — |
| Master in Physics | University of Bern | Master's | — |
| Bachelor in Physics | University of Bern | Bachelor's | — |
| Master in Physics | University of Zurich | Master's | — |
| Bachelor in Physics | University of Zurich | Bachelor's | — |
Physics in Switzerland by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 2 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 3 | — | — | — |
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 Switzerland
Study Physics in Switzerland: common questions
- How many physics programmes are there in Switzerland?
- 12 physics programmes at 4 universities in Switzerland are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- Can I study physics in Switzerland in English?
- Yes — 75% of the physics programmes in Switzerland in our catalogue are taught in English (9 of 12).
- Are any of these physics programmes available online?
- 7 of the 12 programmes in Switzerland are delivered online or by distance learning.
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