Overview

Students in the Physics (Fast Track) course at University of Zurich can already work on their doctoral thesis and participate in courses of the Graduate School which will shorten the following doctoral studies by about one year.

Career possibilities

After successful completion of the Fast-Track program, students are expected to enter the doctoral program in physics. This program is therefore intended for students who pursue an academic career.

The studies prepare physicists not only for scientific research. On completion of their degree they are also very much in demand in business, banks and insurance companies, as research managers or patent lawyers, in telecommunications and optical firms, etc., as system analysts and all-rounders. In addition, there is a great demand for physicists in teaching at secondary schools.

Programme Structure

Modules included:

Astro(particle) physics and Cosmology

Biological and Medical Physics

Condensed Matter Physics

Elementary Particle Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Zürich, Switzerland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Fast-Track program in physics is a specialized Master’s program with specific additional admission requirements.

For admission to the program, the following conditions have to be met:
Bachelor's degree from the University of Zurich with a major grade of at least 5.5 or a corresponding recommendation from another university. Assessment interview with the student and the future leaders of the thesis in the presence of at least one other faculty member.
The Faculty may require additional requirements in the form of further assessments. The Faculty also decides on the recognition of studies and credit points acquired elsewhere.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

1440 CHF / year

≈ 1440 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1440 CHF / year

≈ 1440 CHF / year

Additional Details

Surcharge for foreign students at Master: 100 CHF

Living costs

Zürich

Switzerland

1920 - 2572 CHF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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