Bachelor in Physics

Physics covers the fundamental laws governing matter, energy, and the physical universe, from mechanics and electromagnetism to quantum theory. Coursework typically includes classical mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and modern physics, supported by laboratory experiments and mathematical modeling. Students learn to formulate and test hypotheses using quantitative methods and experimental data. Graduates work in research laboratories, engineering fields, data analysis, and technology sectors, or continue to graduate study in physics or engineering. The Physics program at Koç University in İstanbul, Turkey is a 4 years bachelor's program taught in English. Over the course of the 4 years program, students move from foundational courses toward more specialized electives, combining lectures, seminars, and applied project work. Studying in English at an institution based in İstanbul gives students the chance to build academic vocabulary and professional communication skills in that language while engaging with the wider subject matter of the field. Assessment typically includes a mix of coursework, examinations, and, in later years, independent or group projects that let students apply what they have learned to concrete problems. By graduation, students are expected to have both the theoretical grounding and the practical skills needed to enter the workforce directly or to continue on to further study. The 4 years structure of the Physics program at Koç University is designed to build this progression step by step, year over year, so that students leave with a coherent, cumulative understanding of the field rather than a loose collection of unrelated courses.