At the Department of Physics at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), we take pride in our role as a leader in education, groundbreaking research, and community engagement. Accredited by the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA) since 2014, with our latest renewal in 2022, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of academic excellence. Our faculty is composed of over twenty highly qualified members, all PhD holders from renowned international universities, who are committed to driving innovation and knowledge that make a real-world impact.

The Department of Physics at KFUPM is at the forefront of discovery, exploring a diverse range of physics disciplines. Our dynamic research groups delve into exciting fields like Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Thin Films and Materials Science, Chemical Physics, Space Physics, Gravitational Physics, Quantum Computing, and Nuclear Physics. We offer a comprehensive B.S. program, including unique double major options, along with M.S. and Ph.D. degrees for advanced studies. For undergraduates eager to specialize, we also offer concentrations in cutting-edge areas such as Quantum Information & Computing and Quantum Materials & Modeling.

Physics is the science that unravels the mysteries of matter, motion, and energy, serving as the bedrock of all scientific, technological, and engineering fields. It seeks to make sense of the world’s complexities, aiming to explain them with clear, unifying principles. At its core, physics is about uncovering the elegant simplicity that underlies nature’s vast phenomena—fueling the innovations that shape our future. The Department of Physics at KFUPM is more than an academic hub; it’s a center of innovation, exploration, and discovery.