In today's world, where interdisciplinary work, collaboration, and globalization are gaining importance, university graduates are expected to adapt to the work environment with their technical expertise and be flexible. Due to the increasing collaboration between universities, government laboratories, and industrial institutions, it is also essential for university graduates to be able to work in the evolving high-tech fields. The Physics Department, with its innovative and versatile programs, is training graduates who will make significant contributions to the evolving world of technology and science with analytical thinking skills and a strong academic background.
Established in 1996 within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, our department has been providing education at the Yeditepe University Kayışdağı Campus since the 2000/2001 academic year, graduating our first undergraduate students in 2002 and postgraduate students in 2006. The Physics Master's Program started in the academic year 2002-2003, and the Doctorate and Integrated Doctorate Programs in 2003-2004. Our Health Physics Master's Program began its education in the academic year 2016-2017. Additionally, our department initiated an International Joint Bachelor's Program with Coe College in the USA, and the first enrollments took place in the academic year 2020-2021.
Our academic staff consists of 3 professors, 1 associate professor, 2 assistant professors, and 5 research assistants, along with 3 technical specialists in our laboratories. In addition to our dedicated teaching staff, 2-3 faculty members from different higher education institutions contribute to education each semester.
Our academic staff publishes research in various fields such as nonlinear dynamic systems-chaotic behavior, statistical physics, solid-state physics, mathematical physics, nonlinear optics, low-dimensional structures-quantum dots, experimental high-energy physics (CERN-Atlas Group), particle detectors, computational fluid dynamics, health physics-Monte Carlo Simulations, and Plasma and Industrial Applications-Vacuum Coating. In the last five years, we have produced 800 articles, 10 books/book chapters, 80 conference papers, and achieved 3 awards.
The Physics undergraduate program is designed to provide students with strong theoretical and applied physics knowledge to excel in academic life. According to the entrance exam score, we are ranked 3rd among foundation universities and 7th among all Physics Programs in Turkey.
Our program, accredited by FEDEK and conducted in English, includes courses that meet the fundamental criteria of the field of Physics. It offers an interdisciplinary feature by combining elective/compulsory courses in areas such as computerized data analysis, software, health physics, electronics, material science, chemistry, nuclear physics, metrology, nanophysics, and astrophysics. All courses are conducted in English, allowing you to keep up with developments in physics worldwide easily.
Furthermore, our students can apply their knowledge in practice through mandatory internships of at least six weeks, facilitated by protocols between TUBITAK National Metrology Institute (UME) and our university or in various sectors. The Graduation Project allows students to develop and present a physics project using all their knowledge and skills, and some projects are published as posters, presentations, or articles.
During their undergraduate studies, students complete 90 physics experiments in our department laboratories. Our Metrology and Calibration Laboratory (YUKAL), accredited by TURKAK, not only enables students to obtain a Metrology and Calibration Certificate during their undergraduate education but also provides services to the Turkish industry in temperature and dimensional measurements.
For students interested in continuing physics education at an academic level, we offer Physics Master's and Doctoral (with scholarships) Programs, as well as a Health Physics Master's Program.
Motivated and successful students can pursue dual major and minor programs in the Faculty of Engineering departments (Civil Eng., Industrial Eng., Electrical and Electronics Eng., Genetics and Bioengineering, Mechanical Eng., Food Eng.), as well as in the Mathematics and Information Systems and Technology departments.
Moreover, through our student exchange programs with countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the United States, you can broaden the framework of your education and create post-graduation opportunities.
The Physics Department not only contributes to rapidly advancing technology but also produces graduates with the ability, education, knowledge, and analytical and critical thinking skills to respond to a significant portion of the needs of the Turkish industry.
We take pride in all our graduates who have been admitted to doctoral or master's programs at various national and international universities, including Yeditepe, METU, Boğaziçi, Koç, Montana (USA), Ludwig Maximilian, Heidelberg, and Munich Technical University (Germany). They have received awards, worked as academicians at various universities, participated in scientific studies and projects at TUBITAK UME, as well as national and international research and development laboratories or institutes, and contributed to science and industry through roles such as calibration laboratory managers, experts, or directors. We proudly share their success stories and contributions to science.
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Course Title |
Location |
Area (m²) |
Capacity |
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Physics I |
Yeditepe University, Mechanics Laboratory, Engineering Building No: C0243, Floor: -2 |
211.47 |
45 students |
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Physics II |
Yeditepe University, Electricity and Magnetism Laboratory, Engineering Building No: C0263, Floor: -2 |
184.87 |
45 students |
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Physics III |
Yeditepe University, Thermodynamics Laboratory, Engineering Building No: C0242A, Floor: -2 |
70 |
20 students |
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Materials Characterization |
Yeditepe University, Materials & Nanotechnology Laboratory, Engineering Building No: C0242B, Floor: -2 |
90 |
20 students |
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Introduction to Optics |
Yeditepe University, Introduction to Optics Laboratory, Engineering Building No: B0102 (240), Floor: -2 |
46.26 |
10 students |
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Advanced Optics |
Yeditepe University, Advanced Optics Laboratory, Engineering Building No: B0102 (239), Floor: -2 |
45 |
15 students |
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Modern Physics |
Yeditepe University, Modern Physics Laboratory, Engineering Building No: B0102 (239), Floor: -2 |
41 |
15 students |
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Health Physics |
Yeditepe University, Health Physics Laboratory, Engineering Building No: B0131 (217), Floor: -2 |
- |
- |
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Metrology & Calibration Laboratory (Temperature and Dimension) |
Yeditepe University, YUKAL, Engineering Building No: B0104 (237A–273), Floor: -2 |
108.04 |
15 students |
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General Chemistry |
Yeditepe University, Chemistry Laboratory, Engineering Building B Block, Room 325, Floor: -3 |
199.81 |
40 students |
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Electrical Circuits and Introduction to Electronics |
Yeditepe University, Electrical–Electronics Engineering Laboratory, Room No: B0116 (201), Floor: -2 |
71.80 |
30–30 students |
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Computer Elective |
Yeditepe University, Computer Laboratories |
- |
- |
