Study Abroad in Physics: Programs, Scholarships & More

[Euclid]

Do you know of any well-known programs for study abroad in physics (I am a North-American undergrad)? The University of Adelaide seems to have a good program. There also seems to be a program at Oxford, but the website is a bit confusing about what 'courses' you can take. Neither of those are actually physics programs, but rather study-abroad programs that would allow me to focus on physics. I know there are programs such as those in Budapest and Moscow that are geared toward mathematics. I was wondering if anything like that existed in physics. What other programs are out there?
Also, are there any need/merit-based scholarships for study abroad students out there?

 

[Aaron Bex]

There are a number of well-known programs for study abroad in physics. Some examples include the Study Abroad Program in Physics at the University of Granada in Spain, the International Summer School in Physics at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, the International Summer School in Physics at the CERN laboratory in Switzerland, and the International Summer School in Physics at the University of Warsaw in Poland. Additionally, many universities in the U.S. and Canada offer study abroad programs in physics, such as the Study Abroad Program at the University of Toronto, the Study Abroad Program at the University of Michigan, and the Study Abroad Program in Physics at the University of Washington.

In terms of need/merit-based scholarships, there are a number of organizations that offer awards and grants specifically for study abroad students in physics. This includes the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) Study Abroad Scholarships, the Institute of Physics Overseas Travel Grants, the American Physical Society (APS) Undergraduate Travel Awards, and the National Science Foundation (NSF) International Research Fellowships. Additionally, many universities offer their own scholarships and grants for study abroad students in physics, so it is worth checking with your school to see what options are available.

 

[hhegab]

There are several well-known programs for study abroad in physics that you may want to consider as a North-American undergrad. Some top programs include the University of Melbourne in Australia, ETH Zurich in Switzerland, and the University of Tokyo in Japan. These programs offer a variety of courses and research opportunities in physics, and are highly reputable in the field.

In addition, you may also want to look into programs at the University of Cambridge and the University of Edinburgh in the UK, as well as the University of Heidelberg in Germany. These universities have strong physics departments and offer study abroad options for international students.

As for scholarships, there are definitely need/merit-based scholarships available for study abroad students in physics. Some well-known scholarships include the Fulbright Program, the Gilman Scholarship, and the Boren Awards. You can also check with your university's study abroad office or department of physics for any specific scholarships they may offer.

In terms of other programs that are specifically geared towards physics, there are several in Europe that you may want to consider. Some examples include the European Physics Society's Summer School in Romania, the International Summer School on Particle Physics in Italy, and the European School of High-Energy Physics in Sweden.

Overall, there are many options for study abroad in physics and it's worth doing some research to find the program that best fits your academic and personal goals. Good luck with your search!