Schools What are the top 20 or 30 schools in theoretical particle physics

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The discussion centers on finding universities with strong theoretical particle physics programs that are more accessible for international students compared to elite institutions like Harvard and Princeton. It highlights that while top-tier universities like MIT are renowned for their research, gaining admission can be challenging. For graduate students, the barriers for international applicants are less stringent than for undergraduates. Additionally, undergraduates typically study broader physics rather than specializing in theoretical particle physics, making the specific strength of subfields less critical at that level.
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Hi guys,
I'd like to know universities, other than harvards and princetons, that have very strong groups in theoretical particle physics and need students. Mostly strong groups in theoretical particle physics are in the top 10 universiies, like MIT and so on but it is extremely hard to get into those universities especially for international students, so I am searching for universities that are easier to get accepted into without sacrificing the quality of research in theoretical particle physics. Thanks,
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If you are a graduate student, there is not the same barrier for international applicants as there is for undergrads. If you are an undergrad, you won't be studying "theoretical particle physics"; you will be studying "physics" so the relative strength of one subfield at a university is not so important.
 

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