Apply for BSc Physics: India & Beyond

[WiFO215]

I come from India and I intend to apply for undergraduate admissions this year for a physics course [BSc. Physics]. I am preparing for the IIT-JEE, although I know quite well that I am NOT going to be doing engineering; I want to do physics.

Inside of India, I know of the choice of applying to Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) and the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), apart from which the options seem pretty slim.

1. Main question : Where can I apply outside of India?
2. Secondary question : What is the Erasmus Mundus? Am I elligible to apply?

 

[WiFO215]

Hmm. Judging by the replies, I think I ought to add a little bit more about what I'm looking for. I know from my performance in school (I didn't do well in subjects other than math, but I have my reasons for that), that I have no chance in schools like Harvard. Are there any colleges in Europe or the USA apart from the Ivy leagues and Cambridge, Oxford and that sort which I can make it into being a foreigner and all that?

The first thing that I found with most colleges when I looked into them myself is that many of them have a very limited availability of seats to foreigners. Secondly, quite a few of these colleges offer financial aid. Harvery Mudd College in the USA is one such example. I have heard that they offer a good education, but as they do not offer financial aid, it would be quite impossible for me to go. Furthermore, the intake of foreign national students is quite limited there.

I see a thread right above my own, about colleges in Hungary. Any suggestions of good colleges there that I could join? Any where at all in Europe?

 

[Mene]

I would first like to commend you for pursuing your passion for physics and choosing to apply for a BSc program in the field. Physics is a fascinating and ever-evolving subject that offers endless opportunities for growth and discovery.

To answer your main question, there are several universities outside of India that offer excellent BSc programs in physics. Some top choices include the University of Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), California Institute of Technology (Caltech), University of Oxford, and ETH Zurich. These universities have renowned physics departments and offer a well-rounded education in the subject.

Additionally, you can also consider applying to universities in countries such as Germany, France, and Japan, which are known for their strong focus on physics education and research. Some top universities in these countries include Technical University of Munich, École Polytechnique, and University of Tokyo.

Moving on to your secondary question, the Erasmus Mundus is a program funded by the European Commission that offers scholarships for students to pursue higher education in Europe. It is open to students from all over the world, including India, and covers a wide range of subjects, including physics. To be eligible, you must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field and meet the specific requirements of the program you are applying to.

I would also recommend exploring other scholarship opportunities for international students, such as the Fulbright Program and the Chevening Scholarship, which offer funding for students to study abroad.

In conclusion, there are plenty of options for you to apply for a BSc program in physics outside of India. I encourage you to thoroughly research and consider all your options before making a decision. Best of luck in your academic journey!