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Study Physics in South Korea

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

  • 85 programmes
  • 29 institutions
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  1. PhD / Doctorate

    Nuclear Physics (PhD)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

  2. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Kangwon National University 🇰🇷 Chuncheon-si, South Korea

  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Condensed Matter Physics (PhD)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

  4. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Sejong University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

  7. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Pai Chai University 🇰🇷 Seo-Gu, Daejeon, Korea, South Korea

  8. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Chosun University 🇰🇷 Gwangju, South Korea

  9. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Pusan National University 🇰🇷 Pusan, Miryang, Yangsan, South Korea

  10. Other programmes

    Special Topics in Advanced Physics 3

    Chonnam National University 🇰🇷 Gwangju, South Korea

  11. Master

    Condensed Matter Physics (Masters)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Statistical Physics (PhD)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Seoul National University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Pusan National University 🇰🇷 Pusan, Miryang, Yangsan, South Korea

  16. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Soongsil University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

  17. Other programmes

    Physics

    Jeju National University 🇰🇷 Jeju, South Korea

  18. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Sookmyung Women's University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Kangwon National University 🇰🇷 Chuncheon-si, South Korea

  20. Master

    Physics, M.S.

    Hongik University 🇰🇷 Mapo-gu, South Korea

  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Pukyong National University 🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea

  22. Master

    Statistical Physics (Masters)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

Study Physics in South Korea – facts and figures

In South Korea, 29 universities and colleges offer 85 Physics programmes: 6 Bachelor, 24 Master and 23 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Seoul, Korea, Seoul, Busan and Chuncheon-si. Institutions with the widest choice: Korea University, Kangwon National University and Dong-A 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 85 Physics programmes at 29 institutions in South Korea. Popular cities include Seoul, Korea, Seoul and Busan.

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 South Korea?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Korea University, Kangwon National University, Dong-A University, Pukyong National University and Pohang University of Science and Technology (Postech).

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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