<p>I recently got interested in Brandeis while researching Olin University.</p>
<p>I found out that some Olin students go to Brandeis to study Math or Physics since Olin is mostly focused on engineering.</p>
<p>How good is Brandeis Physics??</p>
<p>Maybe a comparison to
1. MIT, Caltech, Stanford
2. Harvey Mudd, Rose Hulman, UC Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon</p>
<p>FYI, here’s a link to the Brandeis Physics Department website: </p>
<p>[Martin</a> A. Fisher School of Physics | Brandeis University](<a href=“Martin A. Fisher School of Physics | Brandeis University”>Martin A. Fisher School of Physics | Brandeis University)</p>
<p>I’ll let others comment on the relative quality of the department. I understand that it’s one of the highest ranked of its size in the country. Plus, given its intimate size, the research opportunities are tremendous. It is worth noting that the preeminent Fields Medal winning physicist Edward Witten (often called “Einstein’s successor”) is a Brandeis grad.</p>
<p>Brandeis is top 30, and prides itself on a valued education.
Also, it has great location outside of Boston.
I don’t think its quite up to par for sciences (w/regard to your other schools) and prestige, however they have a great number of successful graduates in an innumerable amount of field.
Its a great size too, indeed @B77</p>
<p>I have a friend who is a tenured professor of physics at Brown but who also teaches at Brandeis. He tells me those two departments are quite comparable. Now that is not the same league as MIT or CalTech—but certainly very good. And certainly good enough for undergraduate work.</p>