About the Department

The Department of Physics at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), within the School of Physical Sciences, is dedicated to advancing the understanding of fundamental physical principles and their applications. Our department develops skilled physicists and scientists capable of conducting rigorous experimental and theoretical research, teaching, and solving complex real-world problems through physics-based approaches.

Physics is the natural science that studies matter, energy, and motion, from the smallest subatomic particles to the largest cosmic structures. Our comprehensive curriculum integrates classical mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, waves and optics, atomic and nuclear physics, quantum mechanics, solid state physics, computational physics, and applied physics. Students develop expertise in theoretical understanding, experimental techniques, mathematical modeling, instrumentation, data analysis, and practical problem-solving.

The department features well-equipped physics laboratories with modern experimental apparatus, computational facilities for simulation and data analysis, and research centers for specialized investigations. We maintain active collaborations with research institutions, industries, and universities globally, providing students with opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research across multiple physics disciplines and applications.

Graduates of Physics are highly valued professionals in academia, research institutions, industries, technology companies, and government agencies. They work as physicists, researchers, engineers, educators, data scientists, and innovators. Our alumni advance human knowledge through fundamental discoveries, develop practical technologies, improve scientific education, and solve critical challenges in energy, health, materials, communications, and environmental sectors.

What We Offer

Research Focus Areas

Our department conducts advanced research across all major physics disciplines:

Career Opportunities

Physics graduates pursue diverse careers across academia, industry, research, and technology sectors:

Course Materials & Resources

Access comprehensive physics materials, laboratory manuals, theoretical guides, and computational resources organized by academic level.

General Departmental Resources

Admission Requirements