Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

7 Best Universities in Scotland for Applied Physics

Focusing specifically on Applied Physics, our data science engine identified the 7 most influential universities in Scotland. Our methodology evaluated 723.6K subject-specific papers and 25.88M citations to find the strongest faculties. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh

For Applied Physics

#9 in United Kingdom #22 in Europe

51% Acceptance

24,409 Enrollment

1583 Founded

2

St Andrews

University of St Andrews

For Applied Physics

#13 in United Kingdom #37 in Europe

33% Acceptance

10,425 Enrollment

1413 Founded

3

Glasgow

University of Glasgow

For Applied Physics

#16 in United Kingdom #47 in Europe

48% Acceptance

28,693 Enrollment

1451 Founded

4

Glasgow

University of Strathclyde

For Applied Physics

#19 in United Kingdom #62 in Europe

47% Acceptance

18,857 Enrollment

1964 Founded

5

Edinburgh

Heriot-Watt University

For Applied Physics

#30 in United Kingdom #144 in Europe

51% Acceptance

19,449 Enrollment

1966 Founded

6

Dundee

University of Dundee

For Applied Physics

#49 in United Kingdom #278 in Europe

49% Acceptance

28,693 Enrollment

1967 Founded

7

Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

For Applied Physics

#41 in United Kingdom #203 in Europe

38% Acceptance

24,409 Enrollment

1495 Founded