Bachelor in Department of Physics

The Department of Physics at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology), located in Yuseong-gu, South Korea, offers a bachelor's degree delivered in English over four years, starting in September. Physics studies the fundamental laws governing matter, energy, motion, and forces, spanning classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and statistical physics. Students typically progress from foundational mathematics and mechanics courses into more advanced topics such as quantum theory, condensed matter physics, and particle or astrophysics, depending on available electives. Laboratory coursework accompanies theoretical study, giving students experience designing experiments, collecting data, and testing physical models against observation. Because physics provides the conceptual and mathematical basis for many applied fields, graduates are well positioned for further study or work in areas such as semiconductor physics, materials science, photonics, and computational modeling. Career paths include research positions in academia and national laboratories, roles in semiconductor and technology companies, data science and quantitative analysis, and further graduate study in physics or related engineering fields. South Korea's strong semiconductor and electronics industries provide a relevant application area for physics graduates with a strong quantitative background. As a research-intensive institution, KAIST typically gives physics undergraduates access to faculty laboratories working on topics from condensed matter to quantum information, complementing formal coursework. English-medium instruction allows international students to pursue this four-year physics program at a leading Korean science and technology university.