Best university for UG degree in physics with low fees and low cost of living

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The discussion centers on identifying the best universities for an undergraduate degree in physics that offer low tuition fees and a low cost of living, particularly focusing on options in Europe and the United States. Participants explore various institutions and share their perspectives on affordability and language of instruction.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests the United States Naval Academy as a potential option.
  • Another participant expresses a moral objection to the Naval Academy and recommends seeking full scholarships at state schools with research activity.
  • A participant inquires about European universities that offer physics courses in English.
  • One user outlines their budget of 3000-3300 euros per year for tuition and living expenses and seeks recommendations for suitable countries or universities in Europe.
  • A suggestion is made to consider IIT (Indian Institutes of Technology) as an option.
  • Another participant directs the user to a website for information on European universities, emphasizing the need for specific questions rather than general inquiries.
  • Universitat Leipzig is mentioned as a potential university.
  • A participant raises concerns that the stated budget may be insufficient for living and studying in Europe.
  • There is a comment about the appropriateness of posting multiple threads on the topic.
  • One participant critiques the approach of parceling out details in the inquiry, suggesting it may lead to frustration among those trying to assist.
  • The original poster defends their decision to create multiple threads for clarity, stating no intention to violate forum rules.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing opinions on the best options for studying physics, with no consensus on specific universities or approaches. There is also disagreement regarding the adequacy of the budget for studying in Europe.

Contextual Notes

Participants highlight limitations related to budget constraints, language of instruction, and the need for specific information about universities. There is also an acknowledgment of the challenges in navigating forum rules and expectations.

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Which is the best university for undergraduate degree in physics with low fees and low cost of living?
 
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United States Naval Academy.
 
Or if one doesn't want to participate in an immoral organization designed to inflict death on other humans, I'd say the best low cost university is any school at which you can get a full scholarship and which has a fair amount of research activity. State schools are good for this.
 
anything in europe ? which offers english courses in physics?
 
Suitable country (EU) for study

I have decided to study BSc physics outside my country (India). I can finance up to 3000-3300 euros per year (including tuition fees, cost of living). Also the only European language I am comfortable with is English so if medium of instruction is English then it is much better, but I can study other language if needed. So which will be the best suitable country or university according to my need (in EU) ?
 


Try getting into IIT.
 


@sodaboy7: A simple google search on the European Universities will provide you the relevant answers on what you are looking for. http://www.webometrics.info/top500_europe.asp

Don't expect the forum members to do the spoon-feeding for you. If you have any specific questions regarding a certain university, someone over here might help you.
 
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Universitat Leipzig.
 


That sort of money isn't enough to live/study anywhere in Europe, even the cheapest of locations. I doubt you would get through customs at the airport with that much on a student visa.
 
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Really didn't have to make two different threads.
 
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I did the best I could to merge and clean up the two threads.

The reason I answered USNA was to try and make it clear that any specific answer to such a general question is worthless. But your response was to give us one only more bit of information. Parceling out the details of your question a tiny bit at a time is going to get you your answer slowly, provided the people who could answer it don't give up in frustration first.

Most students ready for college have the critical thinking skills to figure this out. Also, most students who want to go to a college where the language of instruction is English can comprehend the PF Rules on multiple posting. Are you sure you're ready for this? It might not be a bad idea to invest a year developing these skills before leaving the country to go to college.
 
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I posted two threads to make my views clearer, but I had no intention of violating PF rules.
 

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