Physics Koc University

Overview

Physics constitutes the very foundation of men’s efforts to understand nature. The laws of physics, which are reached through observations and careful experimentation, find applications from the subatomic particles to the astronomic formations such as stars and galaxies.

The purpose of a physicist is to enrich our knowledge about the universe through these laws and the underlying mathematical formalism. Physics also contributes to society by providing an explanation for the behavior of complex systems such as molecules, solids, liquids, even living organisms. 

The design of advanced technology materials, the fabrication of semiconductor devices, the development of optical communication systems have mostly evolved as applications of ideas and observations that originally came from physicists and are available in the Physics program at Koc University.

Key Features

• Students from other departments are also encouraged (with an extension of their scholarship into the fifth year) to obtain a second major in physics or, alternatively, complete a minor program in physics by taking six courses some of which they are free to choose.

• Graduates were able to receive full scholarships to pursue Ph.D. degrees in physics and other related disciplines from prestigious universities such as Boston University, California Institute of Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Rice University, Rutgers University, University of Alberta, University of Central Florida, University of Maryland, University of Iowa, University of Texas A&M, and University of Rochester.