The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - Department of Applied Physics

Founded in 1987, the Department of Applied Physics (AP) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is committed to becoming a world-leading institution in the field of physics. In 2020, the Department was proud to be ranked No. 1 among universities in Hong Kong for the percentage of world-leading research, according to the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) by the University Grants Committee (UGC).

The Department of Applied Physics attract high-calibre scholars and researchers with diverse expertise, enriching the curriculum and driving scientific innovations. The Department has five highly cited researchers and 13 scientists recognized as the World’s Top 2% Most-cited Scientists by Stanford University.

The Department focuses on developing cutting-edge technologies, including new materials, renewable energy, catalysis, artificial intelligence, and optoelectronics. To prepare students for future challenges and to excel in the contemporary workplace, our programmes emphasise an application-based approach. The Department offers a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Physics with a Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics (AIDA) or Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE), as well as a Master of Science in Microelectronics Technology & Materials and MPhil/PhD programs in Physics and Materials Science.

Join us to advance knowledge and foster innovation in applied physics, preparing the next generation of leaders in science and technology!

While The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is ranked 54 in the QS World University Rankings for 2026, our department holds a notable ranking of 72 in Materials Science and 28 in Materials Science by U.S. News and World Report, and 32 in Condensed Matter Physics.