Overview
High-energy physics is devoted to the study of elementary blocks of matter and associated forces. This relies on particle collider experiments at very high energy or very large beam intensities, as well as highly sensitive detectors. These experimental devices give access to the laws of physics at very short distances.
High Energy Physics at Institut Polytechnique de Paris offers comprehensive theoretical and experimental training in high-energy physics covering a wide range of fields and applications: particle physics, astroparticle physics, standard model of electroweak interactions and its extensions, strong interactions and quantum chromodynamics, tools and methods in experimental physics, general relativity, string theory and cosmology.
The second year of the Master’s program enables students to acquire advanced knowledge and build their research skills.
The program offers an international track leading to a dual degree from two prestigious institutions, Institut Polytechnique de Paris and ETH Zürich. This dual degree curriculum has a common design drawing on a selection of courses from the two institutions.
Students interested early on by research are advised to apply for a PhD Track in this field (combined Master and PhD). It enables a personalized master program, early immersion in research labs and a progressive development of the thesis studies.
Career:
On graduation, students will be equipped to pursue a PhD paving the way for a career as a researcher in academia or industry.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Elementary particle physics
- Relativistic fields and their quantization
- Stellar astrophysics
- Quantum optics: lasers
- Quantum physics of electrons in solids
Numerical physics
Cosmology
Perturbative quantum field theory
Advanced particle physics
- Hadron collider physics
- Neutrino physics
- Astroparticles and astrophysics
- Physics of future lepton colliders
- Gravitational wave
String theory
- Internship
- Master thesis - 4 to 6 months
- Dual degree with ETH Zurich: the second year takes place at ETH Zurich
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Credits
120 ECTS
- Year 1: 60 ECTS
- Year 2: 60 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Physics Energy & Power Engineering View 32 other Masters in Energy & Power Engineering in FranceAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Year 1
- Completion of a Bachelor of Science in physics at Institut Polytechnique de Paris or equivalent in France or abroad
- An excellent academic record in fundamental physics and mathematics
- English is mandatory
- Notions of French are highly desirable.
Year 2
- Have excellent academic records in fundamental physics and mathematics
- Have validated courses similar to those in the Master Year 1 in High Energy Physics
- English is mandatory
- Notions of French are highly desirable.
Tuition Fee
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International
3770 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3770 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
243 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 243 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Palaiseau
640 - 950 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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