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9 Best Physics Universities in United States

Of the 9 Physics universities in the United States, University of Alabama at Birmingham ranks highest on research impact (16,465,315 citations). It is followed by Auburn University (#225 in United States) and University of South Alabama (#317 in United States). Across the whole list there are 10 courses to choose from.

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Public Physics universities

How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Alabama at Birmingham has the largest research record in this group, with 16,465,315 citations and an h-index of 996.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 9 public to 0 private institutions.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 4 years. 90% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Alabama at Birmingham offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Physics in the United States?

University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States), Auburn University (#225 in United States) and University of South Alabama (#317 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Physics in the United States?

9 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Physics course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Physics courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Physics online with a university in the United States?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Physics courses in the United States?

University of Alabama at Birmingham, with 2, ahead of United States Air Force Academy (1).

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