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 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Physics programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Bachelor in Physics (BSc) Cardiff University Bachelor's 34,738 USD
Bachelor in Physics with Astrophysics MPhys (Hons) with professional placement, research placement or study abroad University of Bath Bachelor's 44,473 USD
Bachelor in Physics with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons) Swansea University Bachelor's 29,688 USD
Bachelor in Physics with Geology, BSc University of Aberdeen Bachelor's 33,851 USD
Master in Particle Physics MSc University of Sussex Master's 31,360 USD
Bachelor in Mathematics and Physics The University of Manchester Bachelor's 34,124 USD
Bachelor in Professional Education (Secondary Chemistry or Physics) University of Stirling, UK Bachelor's 27,709 USD
Master in Physics with Year Abroad Queen Mary University of London Master's 35,830 USD
PhD in Physics (3 Years) Lancaster University, England PhD 33,483 USD
Bachelor in Physics with Astrophysics MPhys (Hons) University of Bath Bachelor's 44,473 USD
Bachelor in Physics MPhys (Hons) with research placement University of Bath Bachelor's 44,473 USD
Bachelor in Physics with Nuclear Technology University of the West of Scotland (UWS) Bachelor's 24,569 USD
Bachelor in Physics with Astrophysics The University of Manchester Bachelor's 34,124 USD
Bachelor in Physics (with a Foundation Year), BSc (Hons) University of York Bachelor's 45,491 USD
Master in Physics with Theoretical Physics The University of Manchester Master's 44,361 USD
Bachelor in Physics with Astronomy with Professional Placement (BSc) Cardiff University Bachelor's 34,738 USD
Bachelor in Physics (4 Years) King’s College London, England Bachelor's 42,669 USD
Bachelor in Geophysics (Geology) BSc (Hons) University of Liverpool Bachelor's 43,030 USD
Bachelor in Mathematics/Physics (Equal), MMath/MPhys (Hons) University of York Bachelor's 45,491 USD
Bachelor in Physics with Astrophysics BSc (Hons) University of Bath Bachelor's 44,473 USD
Master in Theoretical Physics King’s College London, England Master's 35,708 USD
Bachelor in Physics with Medical Applications BSc (Hons) University of Liverpool Bachelor's 44,303 USD
Master in Theoretical Physics MSci University of Bristol Master's 46,170 USD
Master in Biological Physics The University of Manchester Master's 34,807 USD

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

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 28, 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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