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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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  • 20 institutions
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  1. Graduate

    Geophysics (Graduate)

    Tohoku University 🇯🇵 Sendai, Japan

  2. Other programmes

    Course: 原子核物理学序論

    Tsukuba University 🇯🇵 Tsukuba, Tokyo, Japan

  3. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

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

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  5. Other programmes

    Physics Experiments

    Nagoya University 🇯🇵 Nagoya, Japan

  6. Graduate

    Physics (Graduate)

    Tohoku University 🇯🇵 Sendai, Japan

  7. Other programmes

    Course: 物理学BⅢ(物理学専攻向け)

    Tsukuba University 🇯🇵 Tsukuba, Tokyo, Japan

  8. Other programmes

    Course: 初めて学ぶ物理学I

    Tsukuba University 🇯🇵 Tsukuba, Tokyo, Japan

  9. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Saga University 🇯🇵 Saga, Japan

  10. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Shinshu University 🇯🇵 Matsumoto, Nishi-nagano, Wakasato, Ueda, Mi, Japan

  11. Other programmes

    Course: 天体物理学 Ⅰ

    Tsukuba University 🇯🇵 Tsukuba, Tokyo, Japan

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  13. Other programmes

    Course: 物理計測工学Ⅱ

    Tsukuba University 🇯🇵 Tsukuba, Tokyo, Japan

  14. Undergraduate

    Condensed Matter Physics (Undergraduate)

    Shinshu University 🇯🇵 Matsumoto, Nishi-nagano, Wakasato, Ueda, Mi, Japan

  15. Other programmes

    Physics

    Tohoku University 🇯🇵 Sendai, Japan

  16. Other programmes

    Course: 物理学BⅠ(他学基礎)

    Tsukuba University 🇯🇵 Tsukuba, Tokyo, Japan

  17. Other programmes

    Course: 近代物理学の成立と微積分学

    Tsukuba University 🇯🇵 Tsukuba, Tokyo, Japan

  18. Other programmes

    Physics

    Fukushima Medical University 🇯🇵 Fukushima, Japan

  19. Other programmes

    Course: 物理学BⅢ(物理学専攻向け)

    Tsukuba University 🇯🇵 Tsukuba, Tokyo, 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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