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The best universities with the study of physics, astronomy in Europe according to the QS World University Rankings offer undergraduate and graduate programs for international students.
Physics is the study of the Universe that focuses on nature, the properties of matter and energy. Physics includes astronomy - one of the oldest sciences: its study is suitable for students who want to gain a deeper understanding of the physical laws of the Universe. Both sciences are experimental natural sciences, so you will use scientific methods to formulate and test hypotheses based on observation of nature.
Physics programs cover particle physics, atoms, molecules, quantum mechanics, astrophysics, as well as cosmology, planetary geology, and astrobiology.
The dynamic field of astronomy and astrophysics is now becoming increasingly important. New generation instruments, located on the surface of the Earth and in space, allow us to study the origin, structure, evolution of planets, stars, star systems, the Universe more deeply than ever before.
Undergraduate physics and astronomy courses usually last three years, after the first years of mastering key concepts, you can tailor the curriculum to your interests. Both disciplines are an intellectual challenge that will require strong math skills.
Best Physics & Astronomy universities in Europe 2026 - QS World University rankings
| 1 | University of Oxford |
| 2 | University of Cambridge |
| 3 | ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology |
| 4 | EPFL |
| 5 | Imperial College London |
| 6 | Université Paris-Saclay |
| 7 | Technical University of Munich |
| 8 | Université PSL |
| 9 | UCL |
| 10 | Sorbonne University |
| 11 | Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg |
| 12 | Ludwig Maximilian Universität München |
| 13 | Sapienza University of Rome |
| 14 | Delft University of Technology |
| 15 | Lomonosov Moscow State University |
| 16 | KIT, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology |
| 17 | The University of Manchester |
| 18 | The University of Edinburgh |
| 19 | Institut Polytechnique de Paris |
| 20 | KTH Royal Institute of Technology |
| 21 | University of Amsterdam |
| 22 | Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology |
| 23 | RWTH Aachen University |
| 24 | Universidad Autónoma de Madrid |
| 25 | University of Southampton |
| 26 | Università di Padova |
| 27 | Durham University |
| 28 | Politecnico di Milano |
| 29 | Leiden University |
| 30 | University of Geneva |
| 31 | National Research Nuclear University (Moscow Engineering Physics Institute) |
| 32 | Universität Hamburg |
| 33 | King's College London |
| 34 | Université Grenoble Alpes |
| 35 | KU Leuven |
| 36 | Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna |
| 37 | Universitat de Barcelona |
| 38 | University of Copenhagen |
| 39 | Technische Universität Dresden |
| 40 | Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin) |
| 41 | Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin |
| 42 | University of Pisa |
| 43 | University of Groningen |
| 44 | Stockholm University |
| 45 | Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin |
| 46 | Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona |
| 47 | University of Glasgow |
| 48 | Freie Universität Berlin |
| 49 | University of Birmingham |
| 50 | Lund University |
