Which universities are best for physics?

Hi!

I want to apply for physics / astrophysics in 2025 but I'm not sure which russel groups are good for undergrad/research. I am definitely considering Imperial and Cambridge but other than that I don't know what to choose for my other 3 choices. I'm also considering Queen Mary if I somehow flop my exams, but I'm not sure how they are in physics. I would prefer if they were in London but it doesn't really matter in the end.

Reply 1

zcapp

Lancaster! Further than I wanted to go from London, but very very well rated for Physics, and such a lovely campus we found when we went to take a look!

Reply 2

Lancaster Student Ambassador

Official Rep

Hi,
I'm currently studying physics at Lancaster and have really enjoyed the astrophysics modules so far so if you have any questions feel free to ask! At Lancaster there's a big research focus within observational astrophysics on galaxy formation and evolution as well as on studying distant galaxies at high red-shifts. There's also research groups in particle cosmology and in space and planetary physics. Here's a link if you want to find out more: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/physics/research/
Becky (Lancaster University student ambassador)

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