Physics of Universe Program
Study Plan

Physics of Universe Program Study Plan

Foundation Year Study Plan (34 Credit Hour)

Year 1 / Semester 1
Course CodeCourse TitleCrLPPrerequisite
BIOL 101Biology I33-Concurrent with BIOL 111
BIOL 111Biology I Lab1-3Concurrent with BIOL 101
CHEM 101Chemistry I33-Concurrent with CHEM 111
CHEM 111Chemistry I Lab323Concurrent with CHEM 101
ENGL 152Effective Speaking and Composition212ENGL 004, if the student was placed in ENGL 002, ENGL 003, or ENGL 004 after the English placement exam.
MATH 101Calculus I33- 
PHYS 101Introduction to Classical Mechanics33-Concurrent with PHYS 111
PHYS 111Introduction to Classical Mechanics Lab33-Concurrent with PHYS 101
Total17 
Foundation Year Semester 2
Course CodeCourse TitleCrLPPrerequisite
BIOL 102Biology II33-BIOL 101
BIOL 112Biology II Lab1-3Concurrent with BIOL 102
CHEM 102Chemistry II33-CHEM 101 AND Concurrent with CHEM 112
CHEM 112Chemistry II Lab1-3Concurrent with CHEM 102
ENGL 153Scientific Writing212ENGL 152
MATH 102Calculus II33-MATH 101
PHYS 102Introduction to Electromagnetism33-PHYS 101 AND MATH 101 AND Concurrent with PHYS 112
PHYS 112Introduction to Electromagnetism Lab1-3Concurrent with PHYS 102
Total17 

Physics of Universe Year 2

PU Year 2 / Semester 1
Course CodeCourse TitleCrLPPrerequisite
CSCI 101Introduction to Computer Science213 
MATH 201Linear Algebra and Vector Geometry330 
PHYS 205Introduction to Modern Astrophysics330PHYS 101
PHYS 204Analytical Mechanics330PHYS 101
PHYS 201Thermodynamics, Wave Motion and Optics33 PHYS 102; Concurrent with PHYS 211
PHYS 211Thermodynamics, Wave Motion and Optics Lab103Concurrent with PHYS 201
 General Education Electives33  
 TOTAL CONTACT HOURS (21)    
Total18 
PU Year 2 / Semester 2
Course CodeCourse TitleCrLPPrerequisite
MATH 202Ordinary Differential Equations330MATH 102
PHYS 202Modern Physics330PHYS 102; Concurrent with PHYS 212
PHYS 212Modern Physics Lab103Concurrent with PHYS 202
PHYS 208Electrodynamics I33-PHYS 102
 PU Electives330 
 General Education Electives212 
 Total Contact hours (21)  3 
Total15 

PU Year 3 / Semester 1
Course CodeCourse TitleCrLPPrerequisite
PHYS 311Thermal and Statistical Physics330PHYS 201
PHYS 316Mathematical Physics I330 
PHYS 323Quantum Mechanics I330PHYS 202
 PU Electives33  
 General Education Electives212 
 General Education Electives22  
 Total Contact Hours (15)    
Total14 
PU Year 3 / Semester 2
Course CodeCourse TitleCrLPPrerequisite
MATSCI 302Solid State Physics330PHYS 202
PHYS 308Electrodynamics II330PHYS 208
PHYS 327Observational Astrophysics Laboratory2 6PHYS 205
PHYS 356Mathematical Physics II440MATH 201
 General Education Electives330 
 PU Concentration Courses330 
 Total Contact Hours (22)    
Total18 
PU / Astrophysics / Year 3 / Semester 2 (3Cr)
Course CodeCourse TitleCrLPPrerequisite
PHYS 331Stellar Structure and Evolution330PHYS 205
Total3 
PU / High Energy Physics / Year 3 / Semester 2 (3 Cr)
Course CodeCourse TitleCrLPPrerequisite
PHYS 348Quantum Mechanics II330PHYS 323
Total3 
PU Year 3 / Semester 3 / Summer (2 Cr)
Course CodeCourse TitleCrLPPrerequisite
PHYS 399Internship2 6Pass/Fail
Total2 

Physics of Universe Year 4/ Semester 1

PU Year 4 / Semester 1
Course CodeCourse TitleCrLPPrerequisite
PHYS 498Senior Project I103 
PHYS 453Gravity and General Relativity330 
PHYS 455Mathematical Physics III330PHYS 316
 PU Electives33  
 General Education Electives22  
 PU Concentration Courses33  
 Total Contact Hours (16)    
Total15 
PU / ASTROPHYSICS / YEAR 4 / SEMESTER 1 (3 CR)
Course CodeCourse TitleCrLPPrerequisite
ENGR 207Fluid Mechanics330MATH 102 AND PHYS 101
Total3 
PU/HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS/YEAR 4/SEMESTER 1 /3 CR
Course CodeCourse TitleCrLPPrerequisite
PHYS 430Quantum Mechanics III33 PHYS 348
Total16 
PU Year 4 / Semester 2
Course CodeCourse TitleCrLPPrerequisite
PHYS 405Cosmology330PHYS 205
PHYS 499Nanomaterials for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering206PHYS 498  
 PU Electives33  
 PHYS Concentration Courses66  
 Total Contact Hours (18 hours)    
Total14 
PU / Astrophysics / Year 4 / Semester 2 (6 Cr)
Course CodeCourse TitleCrLPPrerequisite
PHYS 416Galactic and Extragalactic Astrophysics330PHYS 205
PHYS 438Compact Objects and High Energy Astrophysics330PHYS 205
Total6 
PU / High Energy Physics / Year 4 / Semester 2 (6 Cr)
Course CodeCourse TitleCrLPPrerequisite
PHYS 431Quantum Field Theory and Particle Physics660PHYS 323
 NANOSC Electives66  
Total6 

Young Learners Programs

Seasonal programs designed to build skills and spark curiosity across different age groups.

  • Ages 18–25 | 30 hours – ZC Job Readiness Program

    Focuses on employability skills including communication, professionalism, digital skills, financial awareness, and entrepreneurship.
  • Ages 7–12 & 13–15 | 5 days – Young Scientist Camp

    Hands-on scientific learning with Zewail City professors and researchers, designed to inspire early interest in science and innovation.
Language Programs

Professional language courses designed to strengthen communication in workplace environments.

  • Business English
  • Legal English
Continuing Education

AI Specialized Short Courses

10–15 hours each. Practical AI tools tailored to different professions.

  • AI Tools for Engineers (Mechanical, Architecture, Petroleum)
  • AI Tools for HR Professionals
  • AI Tools for Office Managers & Administrators
  • AI Tools for Accountants & Finance Professionals
  • AI Tools for Bankers
  • AI Tools for Teachers
  • AI Tools for Instructional Designers

Professional Diploma in Data Analysis

180 hours | Micro-credential based

A comprehensive diploma covering:

  • Statistics & Excel for Data Analysis
  • Power BI (Basic to Advanced)
  • Databases & SQL
  • Programming Concepts
  • Python for Data Analysis (Fundamentals to Advanced Applications)

Modules can be taken individually or as a complete professional diploma track.

Corporate Training

Corporate Training & Tailored Programs

Fully customized programs developed in partnership with organizations to address specific capability gaps and performance priorities.

Each program is designed following a deep assessment of organizational objectives, talent needs, and strategic goals, ensuring measurable impact and sustainable outcomes.

  • Performance Analysis
  • Talent Assessment
  • Strategic Goals
Executive Education Programs

Short, focused programs designed to build practical leadership, analytical, and business skills.

  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Business Psychology
  • HR Analytics using Excel & Power BI
  • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) – Part 1 (25 hours)
  • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) – Part 2 (25 hours)
  • Finance for Non-Finance Professionals (25 hours)