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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#1Northeastern University logo

Northeastern University, Boston

Massachusetts, Usa3.81%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $102K/YrLiving$27.2K/YrAdmission B.S Mechanical Engineering and P...Duolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53$102K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(50 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2025Ranked 384 by QS in 2026
#2University of North Florida logo

University of North Florida, Jacksonville

Florida, Usa61.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $13.5K/YrLiving$9.8K/YrAdmission B.S Physics- Mechanical Engineer...IELTS6.5$13.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 425 by FORBES in 2019
#3Southeast Missouri State University logo

Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau

Missouri, Usa93%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $16.4K/YrLiving$8.7K/YrAdmission B.Eng Engineering Physics -Mecha...Duolingo95IELTS5.5PTE45$16.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.0/10(2 Users)
#4University of Central Oklahoma logo

University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond

Oklahoma, Usa82%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $16.4K/YrLiving$8K/YrAdmission M.S Engineering Physics - Mechan...TOEFL79PTE42$15.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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4.3/10(2 Users)
#5Southern Arkansas University logo

Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia

Arkansas, Usa66%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $15K/YrLiving$7.1K/YrAdmission B.S Engineering-Physics (Mechani...Duolingo90IELTS5.5PTE43$15K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#6Lewis University logo

Lewis University, Romeoville

Illinois, Usa73%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $38.8K/YrLiving$11.2K/YrAdmission B.S Physics (Applied Science) - ...Duolingo105IELTS6.5PTE52$38.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.7/10(6 Users)