Master of Physics

KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

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# 73QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgram duration

7,771 EURTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

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Program overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master of Physics

Explore, understand, and model physical reality using the most advanced mathematical, computational, experimental and observational techniques available. The Master of Physics thoroughly equips students with insight into the current status of physics research. Our physicists go on to rewrite our understanding of not only the natural world but also its interaction with society and industry.

About the programme

The Master of Science in Physics (120 ECTS) is a research-based master’s programme in which you can specialise in the following fields of physics:

Condensed Matter Physics: Cluster Physics, Surface and Interface Physics, Correlated Electron Systems, Semiconductor Physics, Soft Matter Physics, Physics of Biosystems
Nuclear Physics: Physics Beyond the Standard Model, Structure of Exotic Nuclei: Decay, Reactions and Laser Spectroscopy, Theoretical Nuclear Physics
Theoretical Physics: Complex Systems, Cosmology, Mathematical Physics, String Theory

After a semester following advanced courses in different disciplines of physics, you choose a major research profile consisting of advanced and specialised courses and a master’s thesis of 30 ECTS. The remaining 30 ECTS allow you to follow one of two options:

The Research Option prepares you for a research career in academia or industry. You will broaden your research skills by choosing a minor research domain, including at least 12 ECTS courses from that domain and complemented by a research internship or with other courses.

The Physics in Society Option offers you the opportunity to prepare for a career as a physicist outside academia through courses preparing you for entrepreneurship or via an internship in a company.

Career perspectives

Many research positions are available in this field. There are excellent career opportunities in ICT, material research, electronics, consulting, government, banking, social profit sector, and within higher education.More than half the students who obtain a master’s degree in physics eventually start a PhD programme in one of the department’s research groups.

A number of graduates prefer to pursue a second master’s degree.

For the most recent – and only official – information on tuition fees, please check our webpage.

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Program overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master of Physics

About the programme

The Master of Science in Physics (120 ECTS) is a research-based master’s programme in which you can specialise in the following fields of physics:

Condensed Matter Physics: Cluster Physics, Surface and Interface Physics, Correlated Electron Systems, Semiconductor Physics, Soft Matter Physics, Physics of Biosystems
Nuclear Physics: Physics Beyond the Standard Model, Structure of Exotic Nuclei: Decay, Reactions and Laser Spectroscopy, Theoretical Nuclear Physics
Theoretical Physics: Complex Systems, Cosmology, Mathematical Physics, String Theory

The Physics in Society Option offers you the opportunity to prepare for a career as a physicist outside academia through courses preparing you for entrepreneurship or via an internship in a company.

Career perspectives

A number of graduates prefer to pursue a second master’s degree.

For the most recent – and only official – information on tuition fees, please check our webpage.

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Admission Requirements

Bachelor GPA

Admission requirements

You must have obtained an academic bachelor’s degree in the field of physics: Bachelor of Physics, bachelor degrees with a minor Physics, Astronomy

For the most recent – and only official – information on the admission requirements, please check our webpage.

Student profile

Is this the right programme for me?

You possess a bachelor's degree in Physics (natural sciences or mathematics, with a strong physics and mathematics component)
You show the ability to tackle the study of scientific topics and report about it orally and in writing
You can build upon logical and deductive reasoning skills and mathematical techniques, and have the ability to use basic physics tools to carry out experiments
You function well in a team
Oral and written proficiency in English is required

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

1,157 EUR

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

7,771 EUR

Other Expenses

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

Download Scholarship Guide

QS subject rankings

2013
#51-100
2014
#51-100
2015
#51-100
2016
#101-150
2017
#151-200
2018
#101-150
2019
#151-200
2020
#151-200
2021
#151-200
2022
#=125
2023
#103
2024
#=88
2025
#73

Ranking criteria

Overall

76.4

Academic Reputation

70.3

Citations per Paper

82.6

Employer Reputation

79.3

H-index Citations

76.9

International Research Network

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KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

# 73QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgram duration

7,771 EURTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission Requirements

Exam Scores

Important Dates

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Tuition Fee

Domestic Students

International Students

Scholarships

In this guide you will find:

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