Physics

Candidates must have passed Class 12 in the Science background with PCB/M (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics) subjects to be eligible for Physics courses. Course prices for Physics often range from INR 5000 to INR 5 Lakh. Admission to Physics studies usually depends on merit; however, certain universities accept marks from entrance exams like CUET, CPGET, JAM, IIT, GATE, CUET PG, JEE Main, JEE Advanced, GPAT, etc.

After graduating, students can choose from various employment roles, including biophysicist, financial analyst, data analyst/scientist, engineer, research scientist, and research associate. Graduates of physics programs often earn between INR 4.5 and INR 15 lakhs per annum.

Study Physics Abroad: Key Features

The key features that every student must know about the career options in the science subject. You can find the list of features in the table below of physics courses:

Feature	Information
Total Number of Universities	Numerous globally
Best Countries to Pursue Physics	USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, and Ireland
Courses Available	B.Sc., B.A, Integrated M.Sc
Duration	3-4 years
Exams Required	SAT, ACT, Subject Tests, and Entrance Exams
Annual Tuition Fees	Varies by country (see below)
Average Salary per year	INR 40L - INR 80L
Intakes Available	Fall, Spring, and Summer
Top Universities	MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Cambridge, and Oxford
Top Scholarships	Rhodes, Fulbright, Commonwealth, and DAAD
Top Career Opportunities	Research Scientist, Data Analyst, Academic, Engineer

Best Physics Colleges in the World for Indian Students

From many colleges worldwide, you must be wondering whether to get into the one which is right and offers you a high-quality education. We have shortlisted the top 5 universities for you in the physics subject:

University Name	QS World University Rankings 2024 (Physics)	Annual Tuition Fees (INR)
MIT	1	58L
Stanford University	2	55L
Harvard University	3	56L
University of Cambridge	4	60L
University of Oxford	5	60L

Eligibility Requirement for Physics

The following are the minimal prerequisites that you would need to meet to enrol in a physics course:

Qualifications	Minimum Score/Details
Qualifications for Education	Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in 10+2
Standardised Examinations	The minimum required on the SAT is 1200. ACT: Minimum score of 25.
Test of Language Proficiency	80 is the minimum needed for the TOEFL. IELTS: minimum score of 6.5.
Conditions for Immigration	A SOP is a valid student visa, passport, and—most importantly—a letter outlining the reason for studying abroad.
Work Experience	Although it is not required, it is advantageous for all roles because it increases the likelihood of success and creates more opportunities.

Top Programs in Physics Abroad

Leading physics programs provide rigorous undergraduate and integrated master's courses emphasising theoretical and experimental components. These courses cover many topics, including quantum mechanics, astrophysics, and condensed matter physics, giving students a strong foundation and advanced research opportunities in many fields.

The top programs in the field of physics are as follows:

University Name	Programs Offered
MIT	B.Sc in Physics, Integrated M.Sc in Physics
Stanford University	B.Sc in Physics, Physics & Astronomy
Harvard University	B.A in Physics, Physics & Astrophysics
University of Cambridge	B.A in Natural Sciences (Physics)
University of Oxford	M.Phys in Physics

Cost of living & studying Physics Abroad

It is essential to know the costs you will incur abroad. However, we have listed the annual tuition fees and living costs in the top countries to study physics as follows:

Country	Average Annual Tuition Fee Range	Estimated Annual Cost of Living
USA	INR 50L - INR 70L	INR 10L - INR 18L
UK	INR 30L - INR 80L	INR 12L - INR 20L
Canada	INR 20L - INR 40L	INR 8L - INR 13L
Australia	INR 20L - INR 50L	INR 10L - INR 16L
Germany	INR 13.5L - INR 30L	INR 7L - INR 12L
Ireland	INR 11L - INR 33L	INR 9L - INR 14L

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