Master in Physics by Research 12 months Postgraduate Program By Institut Polytechnique de Paris |Top Universities
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Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

4,130 EURTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Physics by Research Master is a two-year “à la carte” interdisciplinary program designed for motivated and talented students who want to pursue a career in academia. Students will be advised by the team of faculty members coordinating the different topical Master offers to build a coherent curriculum in line with their professional project. Most students pursue a PhD at the end of this Master’s program. Fields potentially available to the Physics by Research Master's students cover all the areas of fundamental and applied physics offered at Institut Polytechnique de Paris including theoretical and experimental condensed matter physics, mathematical physics, plasma physics, as well as topics at the interfaces between physics and chemistry, materials science, applied mathematics and biology.

Program overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Physics by Research Master is a two-year “à la carte” interdisciplinary program designed for motivated and talented students who want to pursue a career in academia. Students will be advised by the team of faculty members coordinating the different topical Master offers to build a coherent curriculum in line with their professional project. Most students pursue a PhD at the end of this Master’s program. Fields potentially available to the Physics by Research Master's students cover all the areas of fundamental and applied physics offered at Institut Polytechnique de Paris including theoretical and experimental condensed matter physics, mathematical physics, plasma physics, as well as topics at the interfaces between physics and chemistry, materials science, applied mathematics and biology.

Admission requirements

6.5+
90+
  • Completion of the first year of a Master with highest honors at Institut Polytechnique de Paris or equivalent in France or abroad.
  • Applicants must present a personal project coherent with the philosophy of the Physics by Research Master - applicants are advised to contact faculty members in their field of study well ahead of the application deadline with a statement on their scientific interests to coordinate their proposed study program.
  • Due to the highly selective nature of the program, applicants are strongly encouraged to also apply to one of the topical Master tracks at Institut Polytechnique de Paris.
1 Year
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

243 EUR
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International Students

4,130 EUR
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More programs from the university

Institut Polytechnique de Paris and it's schools offers a wide range of courses, including:

  • Master’s programs

Institut Polytechnique de Paris offers Master programs in fundamental and applied sciences in a wide range of fields with an international focus. Taught by leading academics and renowned experts, they prepare graduates to engineer industrial innovations.

14 fields of study:


    Entry requirements:
    Master’s are open to students who have completed an undergraduate degree in sciences, engineering or economics and social sciences.

    Tuition fees for a master’s program ranges from €243 per year to €6,243 per year (except for the Nuclear Energy Master which fees are specific), depending on the program itself and the student’s nationality.

    Follow this link to apply


    • PhD Track (Integrated Master and PhD Program)

    PhD Track is a five-year integrated Master and PhD Programs aimed at high-potential undergraduate students who know from Master’s level that they wish to commit to a scientific PhD. The PhD Track offers top students a selective and personalized curriculum with training periods at laboratories and opportunity to focus gradually on their thesis subject. A renowned professor oversees each student’s work.


    Entry requirements:
    PhD Tracks are open to students who have completed an undergraduate degree in sciences, engineering, economics or social sciences.

    Fees: For PhD-Tracks, the 2-year master fees are waived. Fees only amount to €243 per year.  Merit-based scholarships can be granted to the best students.

    Follow this link to apply


    • Engineering programs (Cycles Ingenieurs)

    Each School at Institut Polytechnique de Paris has its own 3-year (or 4-year) Engineering program. A highly selective entrance examination is open to international students who have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate studies.

    It proposes a customizable multidisciplinary education offering a broad scientific and technical knowledge in Institut Polytechnique de Paris’ fields of excellence. The programs allow strong interactions with companies and laboratories and include solid competences in management, law, economics and social sciences.

    Entry requirement: Engineering programs are open to students who have completed at least 2 years of an undergraduate degree in science (mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics, physics, computer sciences) or engineering.

    Fees for international students vary between €1,850 per year to €12,600 per year depending on the School and whether the student is European or not. International students admitted in the frame of international cooperation agreements may benefit from partial or total exemptions of their Engineering program tuition fees.

    Follow this link for more information


    There are a number of scholarships available at Institut Polytechnique de Paris including from the French Government or your country of origin. The Institut Polytechnique de Paris awards merit-based excellence scholarships for students enrolled in PhD tracks. Engineering students may as well benefit from grants or loans from foundations or alumni associations. Host laboratories will provide PhD students with research fellowships.


    International students may apply online directly via Institut Polytechnique de Paris’s website

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