The USA has more than 500 universities that offer various undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate courses in physics specialising in more than 100 disciplines that gives a chance to learn a specific fiield in detail. Top-ranked universities fall under the category of best physics universities in USA.

All the universities that are ranked within 10 by THE in 2024 offers programs in physics which include Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Princeton University, California Institute of Technology, University of California berkeley, Yale University and many more.

With a very low acceptance rate of under 7%, a chance to pursue a course from the best physics universities in USA would be a key turning point for anyone aiming to get placed in leading companies of the world. The annual tuition fee ranges from INR 35 Lakhs to INR 55 Lakhs.

Various disciplines offered by the best physics universities in USA include Astrophysics, Theoretical physics, Geophysics, Medical Physics, Engineering Physics, Computational Physics and many more.

The University of Pennsylvania is known for its undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Biophysics and Medical Physics. The course provides a connection between the medical field and the application of physics in the field that includes new technological advancements in scans, and radiations involved in various treatment methods.

A combined knowledge of theoretical and applied physics with in-depth expertise from the strong faculty of the best physics universities in USA and hands-on experience can aid students get an array of opportunities in different fields of research as well as getting placed in leading companies.

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#1Umich-Ann Arbor logo

Umich-Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor

Michigan, Usa18%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $60.9K/YrLiving$15.3K/YrAdmission B.S Astronomy and AstrophysicsDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE54$60.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.7/10(17 Users)Ranked 21 by ARWU in 2022
#2Michigan State University logo

Michigan State University, East Lansing

Michigan, Usa83%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $69.7K/YrLiving$12.6K/YrAdmission M.S Astrophysics and AstronomyIELTS6.5PTE59$69.7K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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5.0/10(14 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#3University of Arizona logo

University of Arizona, Tucson

Arizona, Usa57.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $34K/YrLiving$19.2K/YrAdmission Ph.D Astronomy and AstrophysicsGRE318TOEFL79PTE60$34K/Yr
Course duration: 6 years
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6.0/10(15 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#4Indiana University logo

Indiana University, Bloomington

Indiana, Usa70%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $39.8K/YrLiving$14K/YrAdmission B.A Astronomy and AstrophysicsDuolingo90TOEFL100PTE68$39.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.5/10(9 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#5University of Utah logo

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

Utah, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31.1K/YrLiving$12.5K/YrAdmission B.A Physics. Astronomy and Astro...Duolingo110IELTS6.5$31.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#6Arizona State University logo

Arizona State University, Tempe

Arizona, Usa89%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $26.5K/YrLiving$19K/YrAdmission M.S Astrophysics and AstronomyDuolingo105TOEFL90PTE65$26.5K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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7.7/10(63 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2025Ranked 173 by QS in 2026
#7Umass-Dartmouth logo

Umass-Dartmouth, North Dartmouth

Massachusetts, Usa92.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $40.9K/YrLiving$12.9K/YrAdmission B.S Astronomy and AstrophysicsDuolingo105IELTS6PTE53$40.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 1714 by CWUR in 2025
#8Missouri State University logo

Missouri State University, Springfield

Missouri, Usa91%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17.5K/YrLiving$8.5K/YrAdmission B.S Physics - Astronomy and Astr...GMAT95TOEFL52$17.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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5.8/10(1 User)Ranked 517 by FORBES in 2019