Overview

About Physics at Zewail City of Science and Technology

Aspects of Physics, such as quantum field theory and advanced theories in particle physics are emphasized for those who are interested in the particle physics and Astrophysics. Aspects of Physics, such as Statistical Mechanics, Optics and Spectroscopy, with increasing importance in Biology, are emphasized for those students who are interested in Biophysics. In addition, the program prepares the student for collaborative interdisciplinary research at the interface with Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Biophysics.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOS):

The Physical Science Program aims at providing its graduates with:

Comprehensive background in classical and quantum physics as well as the necessary tools required to understand high energy physics, astrophysics, and biophysics and their applications.

Advanced skills in the analytical and computational analysis as applied to physical problems.

Individualized and team-based training in the chosen area of research through joining a research group with the ability to work in major interdisciplinary research areas

Conferring the scientific, personal and professional skills required for the graduates of the Physical Science program towards excellent career in academia, research, education, governmental sector, industry and entrepreneurship

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Classical Mechanics
Quantum Mechanics
Scientific English Writing
Electrodynamics
PEU Elective

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-08 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cairo, Egypt

Disciplines

Physics

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

B.Sc. from an accredited national or international university/institute, with a minimum grade of 2.5. The Program Curriculum Committee (GPC) can raise the minimum grade up to 3.0.
A B.Sc. in Science with specialization in Mathematics is required for admission to the M.Sc. program in Applied Mathematics.
The original certificate and the original transcript of the B.Sc. should be submitted. If the B.Sc. is from an international university/institute, the equivalency by the Supreme Council of Universities is required.
Applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

7000 USD / year

≈ 7000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1500 USD / year

≈ 1500 USD / year

Additional Details

National: 3,740 EGP/ credit

Living costs

Cairo

Egypt

5312 - 6846 EGP / month

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Overview

About Physics at Zewail City of Science and Technology

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Cairo

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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