BPT-China 2025
BPT-Berkeley 2026
A student-run physics tournament which prioritizes collaboration and conceptual understanding which takes place in the UC Berkeley Physics Building.
Built by
UC Berkeley physics students
Our problems prioritize physical intuition, clear reasoning, and explanation over formula memorization.
Students work in teams, reflecting how physics is actually done.
Problems are inspired by undergraduate physics at UC Berkeley, offering a genuine taste of what comes next.
We want to make physics competitions more accessible, more thoughtful, and more reflective of real scientific practice. BPT is designed to reward curiosity, creativity, and communication, not just speed or rote memorization.
The Berkeley Physics Tournament is organized entirely by undergraduate members of the Berkeley Society for Physics Students (SPS).
From writing problems to running logistics, everything is done by students who care deeply about physics education.
Get to know the students behind the Berkeley Physics Tournament.
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