Overview

Physics from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) designed to impart specialised professional and research-oriented training. Students have the options to choose from MS-by-Coursework or MS-by-Thesis.

The LUMS MS Physics programme places a special emphasis on fundamentals; the Department of Physics focuses on probing fundamental physical aspects of the universe and the underlying mathematics, as well as novel applications in diverse areas including Nanoscience, Optics, Nanophotonics, Quantum Dynamics, Spin and Photon Physics, Fundamental Theory, Photonics, Organic Semiconductor Optoelectronics, Cosmology and Magnetic Materials.

Careers

Graduates of this programme find numerous opportunities working at research and teaching institutes in Pakistan and abroad, as well as continuing with their PhD.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Electronic Structure of Matter

Photovoltaic Devices

Nanoelectronic Devices

Advanced Topics in General Relativity

Advanced Condensed Matter Physics

Advanced Statistical Mechanics

Photonics Fundamentals

General Relativity

Principles of Optics

Particle and Nuclear Physics

Semiconductor Devices Fundamentals

Special Topics in Condensed Matter Physics

Photovoltaic Devices

Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy

Relativistic Electrodynamics

Symmetry Methods, Conservation Laws and Exact Solutions for Differential Equations

Advanced Atomic, Molecular and Laser Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lahore, Pakistan

Disciplines

Physics View 15 other Masters in Physics in Pakistan

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Academic Record;

Performance in Admission Tests;

Application Review;

Interview Performance (If shortlisted);

Letters of Recommendation; and

Submission of complete Online Application, Application Processing Fee and supporting documents by the stipulated deadline

GRE - General Test; and

GRE - Subject Test in Physics

As a minimum academic performance, all applicants must have a CGPA of at least 2.4 (on a scale of 4) or at least 60% marks in all university-level degrees (i.e. 4 years Bachelor’s degree or 2 years BSc degree and 2 years MSc degree).

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Tuition Fee

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International

618720 PKR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 309360 PKR per semester during 24 months.
National

618720 PKR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 309360 PKR per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Lahore

33365 - 45152 PKR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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