Overview

Experimental Physics at Utrecht University treats many topics and methods of modern physics. Your first year will typically be filled with courses on gravitational waves and subatomic particles, quantum matter and nanophotonics, and/or soft matter and biophysics, depending on your preferences. During your second year you will work on a large thesis project together with researchers in interdisciplinary environments. This gives you the opportunity to experience modern physics research firsthand, and gain hands-on experience with the latest experimental, computational, and theoretical methods.

Career:

During the Master’s programme, you will be challenged to determine which career perspective best fits your talents and interests. We will guide and support you to focus your programme on obtaining all the skills required for a certain career path.

Accreditation

Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Photon Physics

Quantum Optics

Modelling and Simulation

Quantum Field Theory

Statistical Field Theory

Quantum Materials: Topological Matter

Quantum Materials: Superconductors

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Utrecht, Netherlands

Disciplines

Physics 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

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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70

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

This is a selective master. You will be considered for admission to the Master's programme Experimental Physics if you hold a University bachelor degree and can demonstrate a high level of knowledge and command of methods and skills in the relevant field.

Additionally we consider:

Motivation and talent (also on the basis of average grade and past studies progress);

General high level of professional and intellectual ability;

Command of the English language

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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

25306 EUR / year

≈ 25306 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

2694 EUR / year

≈ 2694 EUR / year

Living costs

Utrecht

Netherlands

900 - 1450 EUR / month

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

Funding

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