Master in Department of Physics

The Department of Physics at The University of Tokyo offers an English-taught master's program in Tokyo, Japan, with a duration of two years and start dates in April or October. The University of Tokyo, founded in 1877 as the oldest national university in Japan, describes itself as a place of dialogue with the unknown, spanning ten faculties and fifteen graduate schools that bring together students and researchers from many countries and regions. At the master's level, the department introduces students to core areas of physics, including particle and nuclear physics, condensed matter physics, and astrophysics, combining coursework with a supervised research project. Master's students typically work with faculty on theoretical or experimental projects, depending on their area of interest, while developing a research topic that may be extended into doctoral study. Physics underpins technologies in electronics, materials science, energy, and computing, and master's graduates commonly move into roles in technology and engineering companies, research institutions, or continue to doctoral research. The two-year program structure allows students to build a foundation in physical theory and experimental or computational methods before completing a research project or thesis. The two possible start dates, April and October, give applicants flexibility in planning their admission. English-medium instruction supports international students who wish to study physics in Japan, and admission follows the specific procedures of the Graduate School of Science, including a special selection process for international applicants. As part of a large national university, the department connects master's students to extensive research facilities across the physical sciences.