Physical Engineering

About the programme

The Physical Engineering bachelor's study programme combines physics with mathematics and computer science. Students then use a combination of theory, practical exercises, and work with computer technology to solve problems in various fields of science and technology. They gain a strong foundation in, for example, mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics, theoretical and experimental physics, mathematical analysis and programming. 

The faculty offers five specializations that students can choose according to their preferences, ranging from materials to lasers to plasma:

Plasma Physics and Thermonuclear Fusion

Focuses on applications of plasma physics, plasma technology development, thermonuclear fusion reactors, ecology, and studying plasma states of matter in space.

Physical Engineering of Materials

Focuses on studying properties of solid state matter, observing matter under stress, in temperature or environmental changes, and developing new materials and their uses in industry practice

Solid State Engineering

Focuses on analysing structures and properties of solid state matter and their relation to electrical, magnetic, or optical aspects

Laser Technology and Photonics

Focuses on studying laser, optical and photonic phenomena and equipment and their uses in practice

Computer Physics

Focuses on studying physics in combination with modern informatics, computer simulations, experiment modelling, and numerical methods and algorithms

programme content

Students will attend core courses focused on:

  • basic laser technique laboratory,
  • computer algebra systems,
  • electron microscopy,
  • principles of plasma physics,
  • structure of solid state.

career prospects

Graduates find employment in technical fields, laboratories, and in the development of new technologies. They work in areas such as materials research, lasers and photonics, plasma applications, computational modelling, and product certification. They are skilled in working with modern measurement methods as well as advanced computational technologies. Graduates can also pursue careers in the aviation, automotive, or semiconductor industries, in companies specialising in photonics, photovoltaics, laser and plasma technologies, as well as in telecommunications or medicine.

State final exam

Compulsory subject

Applied Physics

 

Optional subjects

Mechanics of Materials

Structure and Physics of Solids

Fundamentals of Plasma Physics

Fundamentals of Laser Technology and Photonics

Fundamentals of Scientific Computation