물리학과

Tuition comes to 7,680,000 KRW per year.

Physics studies matter, energy, and the fundamental forces that shape the universe, from subatomic particles to large-scale cosmic structures, and forms the theoretical basis for much of modern technology. The Department of Physics at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) offers a combined master's and doctorate program for students pursuing extended research training in physics without a separate application between degree stages. Students typically complete graduate coursework in core physics subjects before joining a research group focused on areas such as condensed matter physics, quantum information, optics, or astrophysics, working toward a dissertation that presents original findings. Graduates pursue careers in academic research, national laboratories, and industries such as semiconductors, materials science, and data science, where the quantitative and problem-solving skills developed during a physics doctorate are broadly valued. The program is based in Ulsan, South Korea, and runs across twelve semesters given its combined structure, with admission cycles in March and August. Instruction and research supervision are conducted in English, allowing international students to pursue the program without needing to first learn Korean. Students in the combined track pass qualifying examinations partway through the program before transitioning fully into independent doctoral research under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Because physics training develops strong analytical and mathematical skills applicable well beyond physics itself, graduates of this program often find opportunities not only in traditional physics research roles but also in adjacent quantitative fields across science and industry.