Overview

In the Quantum Matter from Radboud University , you will gain a bottom-up understanding of the properties and interactions of matter, from individual atoms and molecules to complex solids. In quantum matter, there is no unified theory to explain everything, so you will learn different approaches that enable to understand and predict a quantum system. You start with advanced courses on molecular physics and solid state physics, to prepare you for a wide variety of elective courses that will allow you to shape your focus, theoretical or experimental, molecular or condensed matter – or to remain broad.

Future career opportunities

This Master’s specialisation is an excellent preparation for a career in research, either at a university or at a company. However, many of our students end up in business as well. At Radboud University, we’re capable of offering many successful students in the field of Quantum Matter a PhD position. Many of our students have already attained a PhD position, not just at Radboud University, but at universities all over the world.

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Programme Structure

In the first year, you study advanced topics in quantum mechanics, condensed matter physics, and materials science, combined with courses on experimental and computational techniques. You also choose electives to deepen your expertise in specific areas of quantum matter. The second year is dedicated to in-depth research, often embedded in international or interdisciplinary projects, and concludes with a Master’s thesis on a cutting-edge topic in quantum materials or quantum phenomena.

Courses include:

Electrodynamics

Solid State Physics

Molecular Physics

Physics and Philosophy

Student seminar Quantum Matter

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

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EU/EEA: 1st May (with housing support) to 1st July
Non-EU/EEA: 1st April (with housing support)
31 January for non-EU/EEA students applying for a scholarship

Language

English

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90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nijmegen, Netherlands

Disciplines

Physics Natural Sciences Nanoscience and Nanotechnology View 54 other Masters in Physics in Netherlands

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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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90

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6.5

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General requirements

Completed Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a research university (WO) in Physics, Applied Physics, or a closely related discipline.
Bachelor’s programme must include coursework in quantum mechanics, solid-state physics, electromagnetism, mathematics for physicists, and experimental or theoretical physics, as well as a Bachelor’s thesis demonstrating academic and research competence.
Demonstrable familiarity with research methods, academic writing, and critical thinking (e.g., via thesis or internship).
Sufficient proficiency in English (for English-taught programmes), via diploma or standard test (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, PTE Academic and LanguageCert).
For candidates with a Bachelor’s from a University of Applied Sciences (HBO) or other non-standard background: may be required to complete a customised Pre-Master’s programme to meet admission criteria.

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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

19714 EUR / year

≈ 19714 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

2695 EUR / year

≈ 2695 EUR / year

Additional Details

Statutory tuition fee: €2,695 per year. Institutional tuition fee (EEA): €14,709 per year. Institutional tuition fee (non-EEA): €19,714 per year.

Living costs

Nijmegen

Netherlands

800 - 1000 EUR / month

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

Funding

Radboud Scholarship Programme: The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers talented, highly motivated, non-EU/EEA students with outstanding study results the opportunity to be awarded a partial scholarship for an English-taught Master’s programme.
NL Scholarship: The NL Scholarship (formerly known as Holland Scholarship) is a partial scholarship for non-EU/EEA students who want to do their Master’s in the Netherlands.
Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships: The Fulbright Commission, sponsored by Radboud University, is offering scholarships for talented American students to study at Radboud University.

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