Example courses
What do graduates do?
- Research scientist (physical sciences)
- Medical physicist
- Astronomer
- Geophysicist
- Meteorologist
- Data analyst
- Software engineer
- Actuary
Which subjects matter?
For physics, Imperial College London asks for A* in mathematics and physics at A-level, with an offer of A*A*A. Further Mathematics is recommended but not required (October 2026 start).
Example: The University of Edinburgh, first-year courses
- Physics 1A: Foundations
- Physics 1B: The Stuff of the Universe
- Mathematics for Physics 1
- Mathematics for Physics 2
Length by country
USA
Netherlands
GermanyExams required for this field
ESAT United Kingdom
Imperial Physics requires the ESAT.
ESAT United Kingdom
Cambridge Natural Sciences requires the ESAT.
Examples of schools where you can study this subject
19 schools in 11 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.
United Kingdom
Cardiff UniversityPhysics (BSc) · CardiffKing's College LondonPhysics · LondonUniversity of GlasgowPhysics · GlasgowUniversity of ManchesterPhysics BSc · ManchesterUniversity of SheffieldPhysics · Sheffield
Ireland
Dublin City UniversityApplied Physics · DublinUniversity College DublinPhysics · DublinUniversity College DublinTheoretical Physics · DublinUniversity of GalwayBachelor of Science (Physics) · Galway
Canada
McGill UniversityPhysics · MontrealUniversity of Toronto ScarboroughEnvironmental Physics · TorontoNetherlands
University of GroningenApplied physics · GroningenUniversity of GroningenPhysics · Groningen
Hungary
University of DebrecenPhysics · DebrecenUniversity of PécsBSc in Physics · PécsUSA
Boston UniversityPhysics · BostonGermany
Constructor UniversityPhysics and Data Science · Bremen
Lithuania
Kaunas University of TechnologyEngineering Physics · Kaunas
Japan
Waseda UniversityPhysics · Tokyo
Australia
University of SydneyPhysics · Sydney
Malta
University of MaltaBachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics · MsidaWhat to know, country by country
For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.
- 26 October to 21 December 2026
Booking period for the January 2027 session of the ESAT, TMUA and TARA exams (for universities other than Oxford and Cambridge).
- October to November 2026
For Trinity, ask study@tcd.ie whether your high school is on the direct entry list.
- 7 November 2026
Recommended application date for the University of Toronto first review rounds (OUAC 105)
- 1 December 2026
International applications for 2027/28 open at the University of Szeged Faculty of Medicine.
- 7 November 2026
SAT exam (next date 5 December 2026). Whether a school asks for a test varies by school
- 1 December 2026
Early round deadline for University Colleges (AUC, LUC, UCU)
- November 2026
For direct entry you need to score above 180 in YKS and be placed in a program. If not, plan the Studienkolleg route.
- November 2026
A high school diploma, a transcript of the last four years and a YKS result document are the documents asked for in a Vilnius University application.
- 21 October to 2 December 2026
Keio PEARL Period I application period. The application fee is 35,000 yen.
- November 2026
Clarifying the diploma route. The Turkish high school diploma is not on the Melbourne and Sydney lists. Looking at foundation, IB, or a US diploma with SAT/ACT
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Frequently asked questions
What does Institute of Physics accreditation of a physics program do for you?
Imperial College London's physics BSc is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP). This program partly meets the academic requirement for the Chartered Physicist (CPhys) title. The current accreditation agreement is valid until 2027.
Can you study physics in English in a country where English is not the local language?
Yes, for example in the Netherlands. The University of Groningen's physics bachelor's is in English, 3 years and 180 ECTS. The school asks for a sufficient background in mathematics and physics, and the admissions board assesses this for each applicant.
Is there a YKS requirement for the equivalence (denklik) of a physics degree earned abroad?
The YKS (Türkiye's university entrance exam) ranking requirement set by YÖK (Türkiye's Council of Higher Education) applies only to medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and law degrees. People who study other programs such as physics are exempt from this requirement. For your degree, you still need to get recognition and equivalence (denklik) from YÖK. The preliminary application is made through e-Devlet or the YÖK website.
Other fields of study in this category
Last checked: October 2026.
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