PhysicsInternational Students
Whether you join us for undergraduate study, international teacher education, a specialised MSc or PhD, we look forward to welcoming you to our exciting and lively physics department in the heart of Glasgow.
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UK University of the YearDaily Mail University of the Year Awards 2026
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University of the YearTimes Higher Education Awards 2012 & 2019
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Joint 25th in the world & 4th in UKTimes Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024, for top universities pursuing the UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Recipient of the Queen's Anniversary Prize1996, 2019, 2021 & 2023
Our featured courses
MPhys Physics with Advanced Research
This Masters-level degree is for you if you're interested in pursuing an academic or research-related career. It provides a fast-track degree with direct entry to Year 2, focussed mathematical courses in year 3, and an extended project in Year 5. Our teaching is informed by academics at the forefront of their research field.
MSc Quantum Technologies
This Masters-level degree provides you with the skills to participate in the second quantum revolution with control of quantum features enabling novel functionalities for industrial products and advanced research. The Department of Physics is involved in all four UK Quantum Hubs and numerous UKRI and Innovate UK grants. As a result, we cover a wide range of quantum technologies based on cold atoms, photonic devices and semiconductor structures.
Bsc Physics with Teaching (International)
Studying a BSc (Hons) Physics at the University of Strathclyde, you'll be learning at an award-winning academic institution - the only University to have won the Times Higher Education University of the Year award twice (2012 and 2019).
Our students
Casey Roepke
MSc Applied Physics
Glasgow is an incredibly welcoming, exciting city and I loved living there.
Kinda Farid Mohammed Al Kindi
BSc Physics with Teaching (International)
Strathclyde has truly exceeded my expectations. The support from the lecturers, especially in the physics department, has been fantastic—they’re all so approachable and helpful.
Xin Zhou
BSc Hons Physics – Donghua (4th year)
The University of Strathclyde is a great university where you will have a wonderful experience both for your life and your studies It will be a very good decision to come to school here!