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Study Physics in Japan

Physics investigates the laws of nature from particles to the universe – mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum physics and astrophysics – with strong mathematics and laboratory components.

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  1. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Physics (MS, PhD)

    Fukuoka International University 🇯🇵 Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan, Japan

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Physics (PhD)

    Osaka University 🇯🇵 Osaka /, Japan

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  3. Major

    Applied Physics (Undergraduate Major)

    Fukuoka International University 🇯🇵 Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan, Japan

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  4. Bachelor

    Applied Physics (Bachelor)

    Waseda University Tokyo 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan

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  6. Master

    Division of Precision Science & Technology and Applied Physics (Masters)

    Osaka University 🇯🇵 Osaka /, Japan

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  7. Major

    Geophysics (Major)

    Tohoku University 🇯🇵 Sendai, Japan

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  8. Master

    Applied Physics (Masters)

    Osaka University 🇯🇵 Osaka /, Japan

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  9. Bachelor

    Applied Physics (Bachelor of Engineering)

    Fukui University 🇯🇵 Fukui, Japan

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D in Physics

    The University of Tokyo 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Komaba, Kashiwa, Japan

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  11. Master

    Master's in Physics

    The University of Tokyo 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Komaba, Kashiwa, Japan

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Doctorate)

    Osaka University 🇯🇵 Osaka /, Japan

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  13. Master

    Physics (Master’s Course (Two-Year Program))

    Saga University 🇯🇵 Saga, Japan

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  15. Undergraduate

    Applied Physics (Undergraduate)

    The University of Tokyo 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Komaba, Kashiwa, Japan

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  16. Graduate

    Applied Physics (Graduate)

    Tohoku University 🇯🇵 Sendai, Japan

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Doctorate)

    Tokyo Metropolitan University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  18. Bachelor

    Quantum Physics (Bachelor)

    Kyoto University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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  19. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Nagoya University 🇯🇵 Nagoya, Japan

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  20. Bachelor

    Fundamental Physics (Bachelor)

    Kyoto University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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  21. Bachelor

    Statistical Physics (Bachelor)

    Kyoto University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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  22. Major

    Laboratory in Physics (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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Study Physics in Japan – facts and figures

In Japan, 20 universities and colleges offer 59 Physics programmes: 7 Bachelor, 5 Master and 6 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Tsukuba, Tokyo, Osaka /, Sendai and Hachioji. Institutions with the widest choice: Tsukuba University, Osaka University and Tohoku University.

Degrees in Physics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Physics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Physics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Physics programmes?

The directory lists 59 Physics programmes at 20 institutions in Japan. Popular cities include Tsukuba, Tokyo, Osaka / and Sendai.

How long does it take to study Physics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Physics programmes in Japan?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Tsukuba University, Osaka University, Tohoku University, Nagoya University and Soka University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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