Physics
Winter intake start date
2027-02-01
Winter intake deadline
2026-10-15
Do you want to explore what the Universe is made of at its most fundamental level? Understand the elementary particles and forces that govern everything? Or investigate the role of dark matter and dark energy in cosmic evolution? Can quantum physics help explain superconductivity or DNA mutations? The Master's in Physics at the University of Groningen invites you to dive into these exciting questions and more.
What to expect from the Master's programme Physics
✔ Learn from leading researchers across cutting-edge fields like materials science, subatomic physics, and theoretical physics.
✔ Study in a research-driven programme with excellent facilities and a vibrant scientific community.
✔ Gain skills that open doors to careers in academia, industry, and beyond.
In this two-year Master's programme, you will deepen your understanding of physics and develop advanced research and analytical skills. The goal of the Master's in Physics is to train excellent researchers in the field of materials science, subatomic physics, isotope physics, or theoretical physics. You can tailor your study path to your interests, including the option to prepare for careers beyond academia with the Science, Business and Policy track.
Choose from the following tracks:
- Quantum Universe
- Advanced Materials
- Science, Business and Policy
Na studia magisterskie mogą kandydować wszyscy, którzy ukończyli studia licencjackie lub inżynierskie (studia I stopnia), studia magisterskie lub studiują na ostatnim roku studiów I-stopnia. Studia, które planujesz powinny mieć zbliżony profil do tych obecnych lub ukończonych, ponieważ w procesie rekrutacji kluczowa jest ich zgodność programowa.
- Wykaz punktów ECTS – osoby, które są jeszcze w trakcie studiów, muszą załączyć wypis punktów ECTS, w którym będzie wykazane, jakie przedmioty były realizowane na studiach oraz ile punktów za nie otrzymano.
- Dyplom ukończenia studiów licencjackich lub inżynierskich – jeśli jesteś absolwentem wyższej uczelni, nie potrzebujesz wypisu, wystarczy załączyć dyplom ukończenia studiów wraz z suplementem (w języku angielskim lub oryginał z tłumaczeniem)
- Uwaga! Każdy kierunek magisterski może mieć inne wymagania i wymagać specyficznych dodatkowych dokumentów. Przed aplikacją sprawdź na stronie uczelni, jakich dokumentów potrzebujesz!
WAŻNE! Opłata rekrutacyjna – uniwersytet pobiera opłatę rekrutacyjną w wysokości 100 EUR, którą należy uiścić przy składaniu aplikacji (po wysłaniu formularza Kastu zostaniesz poinformowany o sposobie jej uiszczenia). TUTAJ znajdziesz więcej informacji na temat tej opłaty.
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
Bachelor's degree in Physics or Applied/Engineering Physics
This is merely an indication of required background knowledge. The admissions board determines whether the specific contents of this/these course(s) meet the admission requirements of the master programme for which you applied.
The Admissions Office will advise the Board of Admissions on your application, after which the board will decide if you meet the admission requirements in terms of general level of previous education and specific background knowledge.
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Job prospects
The Master's programme in Physics is primarily aimed at students who wish to become researchers. Most graduates will go on to complete a PhD research project after their Master's programme, either in Groningen or elsewhere. However, many physicists who have trained as researchers will find jobs that are less explicitly oriented towards research. This is because training as a physics researcher also develops general competences that make our graduates highly versatile.
During the Master's degree programme, teamwork, communication and presentation are important qualities. In many cases considerable IT skills are developed. In practice, physics graduates can be found in consultancy firms, in process management, in commercial positions, in financial jobs, or in teaching.
Job examples
- PhD research position
- Consultant
- Process manager
- Teacher
- Financial jobs
