Master's in Physics in Japan

Physics (Master's and PhD)

The Department of Physics at Tohoku University is one of Japan's oldest and largest physics departments, with a history dating back to 1911. It boasts over 160 professors and approximately 250 graduate students, with faculty members from research institutes also contributing to its programs. Research spans all areas of physics, including particle and nuclear physics, condensed-matter physics, biophysics, and industrial physics. Graduate students engage in world-class research at the forefront of physics, supported by advanced facilities and experienced supervisors. Tohoku University's Physics department is highly ranked, placing second in Japan and eleventh globally in physics according to ISI Web of Science in 2012. The department offers Master's and Doctoral programs aimed at developing researchers capable of conducting high-level scientific inquiry.