Department of Physics, University of Bialystok was created in 2007. It currently consists of five scientific departments, three student workshop and lab services: mechanical and electronic. At the Department also it works Observatory, Regional Laboratory for Science Education wide range of topics and a library.

Research Faculty of Physics applies, among others, solid state physics, the theory of quantum liquids, quantum field theory, astrophysics, high-energy, general relativity and mathematical methods of physics. The importance of the research work conducted at the Faculty evidenced by numerous publications in international journals, invitations to give lectures at prestigious international conferences and schools of physics and constantly developing cooperation with domestic and foreign research centers.

Department attaches great importance to creating the best possible climate for students to study and to develop a modern approach to teaching.