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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#1Stanford University logo

Stanford University, Stanford

California, Usa3.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹75.92L/Yr ($86,836/Yr)Living₹28.99L/Yr ($33,155/Yr)Admission B.S Engineering PhysicsIELTS7.0PTE68₹75.92L/Yr
$86,836
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 3 by ARWU in 2022
#2UC-Berkeley logo

UC-Berkeley, Berkeley

California, Usa16.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.28L/Yr ($17,478/Yr)Living₹15.74L/Yr ($18,000/Yr)Admission B.S Engineering PhysicsTOEFL90PTE58₹15.28L/Yr
$17,478
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.3/10(11 Users)Ranked 6 by ARWU in 2022
#3Cornell University logo

Cornell University, Ithaca

New York, Usa8.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹59.78L/Yr ($68,380/Yr)Living₹9.89L/Yr ($11,312/Yr)Admission M.Eng Engineering PhysicsIELTS7.0₹59.78L/Yr
$68,380
Course duration: 1 year
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5.7/10(11 Users)Ranked 20 by ARWU in 2022
#4UI-Urbana logo

UI-Urbana, Urbana

Illinois, Usa50%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹41.04L/Yr ($46,944/Yr)Living₹12.7L/Yr ($14,522/Yr)Admission B.S Engineering PhysicsDuolingo105IELTS6.5₹41.04L/Yr
$46,944
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.0/10(19 Users)Ranked 23 by ARWU in 2022
#5University of Wisconsin-Madison logo

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison

Wisconsin, Usa43%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.81L/Yr ($42,104/Yr)Living₹13.86L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission B.S Engineering PhysicsDuolingo115IELTS6.5₹36.81L/Yr
$42,104
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.7/10(20 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#6Brown University logo

Brown University, Providence

Rhode Island, Usa5.65%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹57.4L/Yr ($65,656/Yr)Living₹8.55L/Yr ($9,774/Yr)Admission B.S Engineering PhysicsDuolingo125TOEFL90₹57.4L/Yr
$65,656
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 48 by ARWU in 2022
#7Ohio State University logo

Ohio State University, Columbus

Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.1L/Yr ($41,293/Yr)Living₹12.89L/Yr ($14,738/Yr)Admission B.S Engineering PhysicsGMAT21TOEFL79₹36.1L/Yr
$41,293
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 50 by ARWU in 2022
#8University of Colorado-Boulder logo

University of Colorado-Boulder, Boulder

Colorado, Usa79.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹41.3L/Yr ($47,240/Yr)Living₹12.24L/Yr ($13,998/Yr)Admission B.S Engineering PhysicsIELTS6.0PTE46₹41.3L/Yr
$47,240
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(5 Users)Ranked 15 by ARWU in 2022
#9Case Western Reserve University logo

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland

Ohio, Usa26%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹57.72L/Yr ($66,020/Yr)Living₹5.71L/Yr ($6,534/Yr)Admission B.S Engineering PhysicsDuolingo115IELTS7PTE61₹57.72L/Yr
$66,020
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#10Dartmouth College logo

Dartmouth College, Hanover

New Hampshire, Usa6.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹55.68L/Yr ($63,684/Yr)Living₹9.06L/Yr ($10,362/Yr)Admission B.S Engineering PhysicsDuolingo135IELTS7₹55.68L/Yr
$63,684
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.8/10(4 Users)
#11University of Illinois-Chicago logo

University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago

Illinois, Usa15%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹41.79L/Yr ($47,796/Yr)Living₹12.76L/Yr ($14,600/Yr)Admission B.S Engineering PhysicsSAT1370IELTS6.5PTE54₹41.79L/Yr
$47,796
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.3/10(8 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#12University of Connecticut logo

University of Connecticut, Storrs

Connecticut, Usa38%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹34.69L/Yr ($39,678/Yr)Living₹10.94L/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission B.S Engineering PhysicsSAT1315TOEFL79₹34.69L/Yr
$39,678
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.7/10(10 Users)
#13University of Kansas logo

University of Kansas, Lawrence

Kansas, Usa88%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.75L/Yr ($28,308/Yr)Living₹8.98L/Yr ($10,276/Yr)Admission B.S Engineering PhysicsTOEFL80PTE60₹24.75L/Yr
$28,308
Course duration: 4 years
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8.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#14George Mason University logo

George Mason University, Fairfax

Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹31.89L/Yr ($36,480/Yr)Living₹13.75L/Yr ($15,725/Yr)Admission M.S Applied and Engineering Phys...Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE67₹31.89L/Yr
$36,480
Course duration: 2 years
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8.3/10(10 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2025Ranked 951 by QS in 2026
#15Colorado State University logo

Colorado State University, Fort Collins

Colorado, Usa91%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹30.38L/Yr ($34,751/Yr)Living₹10.47L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission B.S Engineering Science - Engine...Duolingo110TOEFL72₹30.38L/Yr
$34,751
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2025Ranked 458 by QS in 2026
#16Colorado School of Mines logo

Colorado School of Mines, Golden

Colorado, Usa53%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.35L/Yr ($41,580/Yr)Living₹10.4L/Yr ($11,897/Yr)Admission B.S Engineering Physics - Electr...Duolingo105IELTS6.5₹36.35L/Yr
$41,580
Course duration: 5 years
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9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2025Ranked 571 by QS in 2026
#17Stevens Institute of Technology logo

Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken

New Jersey, Usa39.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹40.21L/Yr ($45,986/Yr)Living₹16.31L/Yr ($18,650/Yr)Admission M.Eng Engineering PhysicsGRE298TOEFL79₹40.21L/Yr
$45,986
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.2/10(10 Users)
#18Tulane University logo

Tulane University, New Orleans

Louisiana, Usa15%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹57.3L/Yr ($65,538/Yr)Living₹12.71L/Yr ($14,536/Yr)Admission B.S Engineering PhysicsDuolingo130IELTS6.5₹57.3L/Yr
$65,538
Course duration: 4 years
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7.7/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2025Ranked 597 by QS in 2026
#19Saint Louis University logo

Saint Louis University, Saint Louis

Missouri, Usa81%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹47.88L/Yr ($54,760/Yr)Living₹9.61L/Yr ($10,996/Yr)Admission B.S Engineering PhysicsIELTS6.5PTE53₹47.88L/Yr
$54,760
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.7/10(6 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2025Ranked 951 by QS in 2026
#20University of Tulsa logo

University of Tulsa, Tulsa

Oklahoma, Usa58%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹39.9L/Yr ($45,635/Yr)Living₹2.61L/Yr ($2,980/Yr)Admission M.S Engineering PhysicsDuolingo110TOEFL90₹37.53L/Yr
$42,930
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 501 by THE in 2025Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026