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University of Groningen MSc in Applied Physics
University of Groningen

University of Groningen

MSc in Applied Physics

Groningen, Netherlands

MSc

2 years

English

Full time

01 May 2026*

01 Sep 2026

EUR 2,695 / per year **

On-Campus

* Dutch, EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students

** EU/EEA| non-EU/EEA: € 24900

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Key Summary

    About : The MSc in Applied Physics focuses on advanced study in physics, blending theoretical and practical aspects to solve real-world problems. Students engage in hands-on projects and research, honing their technical skills in instrumentation, materials science, and computational physics. The program spans one year full-time or two years part-time, offering a flexible study schedule to accommodate different student needs.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue diverse career paths in industries such as electronics, telecommunications, and renewable energy. Potential roles include research physicist, data analyst, and application scientist. The skills gained prepare students for positions in both academia and industry, fostering innovation and contributing to technological advancements.

Do you want to contribute to the development of computer devices that operate like a human brain? Design semi-conductor materials for the future's high-efficiency solar cells? Create an anti-icing coating for drones and airplanes? Fabricate materials that transform waste heat into electricity?

Understand why ceramic micro-/nanostructures do not break easily? Make graphene nano-devices for next-generation high-speed electronics?

The Master's degree program in Applied Physics focuses on materials engineering and device physics. It offers an excellent combination of fundamental research on the one hand and an open eye to possible industrial applications on the other. Teaching and research are embedded in the Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, which belongs to the best materials research institutes in the world. The international environment of the program, and especially within the research groups, is inspiring and challenging.

The Master's degree program in Applied Physics is open to students who already have a solid background in physics or applied physics, and who are eager to expand their knowledge and skills to obtain a Master's degree in a modern applied physics research environment.

Why study this program in Groningen?

  • Awarded 'Top Rated Programme' label (Higher Education Guide 2017)
  • Our Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials is ranked high in the world's top 15 materials research institutes by the Times Higher Education
  • Gives access to the highly selective HTMS Honours Master
  • Specializes in advanced materials at the renowned Zernike Institute, named after our Nobel Prize winner in Physics, Frits Zernike
  • Nearly all of our graduates find relevant high-level jobs within 3 months after graduating.
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