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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.

  • 59 programmes
  • 20 institutions
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  1. Other programmes

    Astrophysics γ

    Nagoya University 🇯🇵 Nagoya, Japan

  2. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Tokyo Metropolitan University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

  3. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Tohoku University 🇯🇵 Sendai, Japan

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  5. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Kwansei Gakuin University 🇯🇵 Hyogo, Japan

  6. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Kanazawa University 🇯🇵 Kanazawa, Japan

  7. Other programmes

    Course: 物理計測工学Ⅰ

    Tsukuba University 🇯🇵 Tsukuba, Tokyo, Japan

  8. Other programmes

    Physics

    Saitama University 🇯🇵 Saitama / 埼玉県, Japan

  9. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Waseda University Tokyo 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan

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  11. Other programmes

    Applied Physics Program

    University of Electro-Communications 🇯🇵 Chofu, Japan

  12. Research

    Research Center for Nuclear Physics

    Osaka University 🇯🇵 Osaka /, Japan

  13. Graduate

    Physics (Graduate)

    Osaka University 🇯🇵 Osaka /, Japan

  14. Other programmes

    Course: 原子炉物理学

    Tokyo Institute of Technology 🇯🇵 Meguro/ Tokyo, Japan

  15. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Osaka University 🇯🇵 Osaka /, Japan

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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