Study Physics in the United Kingdom
536 programmes in physics at 59 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 35,298 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 31,200 USD and 42,528 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Physics programmes
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Physics in the United Kingdom by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 340 | 31,200 USD | 35,298 USD | 42,528 USD |
| Master's | 129 | 34,807 USD | 36,513 USD | 42,681 USD |
| PhD | 47 | 24,433 USD | 33,462 USD | 34,991 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 the United Kingdom
- University of York (52)
- University of Bath (29)
- University of East Anglia, Norwich (28)
- University of Birmingham, England (23)
- The University of Sheffield (22)
- University of Southampton (22)
- University of Bristol (20)
- Queen's University Belfast (18)
- Queen Mary University of London (18)
- University of Exeter, England (17)
Study Physics in the United Kingdom: common questions
- How many physics programmes are there in the United Kingdom?
- 536 physics programmes at 59 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a physics degree in the United Kingdom cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in physics in the United Kingdom is 35,298 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 31,200 USD and 42,528 USD per year.
- Can I study physics in the United Kingdom in English?
- Yes — 100% of the physics programmes in the United Kingdom in our catalogue are taught in English (536 of 536).
- Are any of these physics programmes available online?
- 1 of the 536 programmes in the United Kingdom are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for physics in the United Kingdom?
- PhD programmes, at a median of 33,462 USD per year, against 35,298 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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