Overview

The program in Physics from University of Zurich prepares 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.

Educational goals

Independent handling of a research problem – either experimentally in the lab, using modern measurement techniques, or through constructing a theoretical model of the process and using it to solve the problem.

Deepening their knowledge of physical concepts in accordance with their field of specialization.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Classical Mechanics
Electrodynamics
Quantum Mechanics
Statistical Physics

Computational Physics / Numerical Methods
Condensed Matter Physics

Atomic, Molecular & Optical Physics
Particle & Nuclear Physics
Biophysics
Astrophysics / Cosmology
Quantum Information Science
Advanced Lab / Experimental Techniques

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

More details

Students from ETH Zurich can apply until Friday before begin of the lecture period.

Language

English

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100

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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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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Science of the University of Zurich, whereby the Faculty determines which types of the Bachelor's degree are required for admission to the respective Master's degree courses.

Corresponding degrees of Swiss and foreign universities which are generally recognized by the Faculty, or recognized by subject. In terms of paragraph 1, such degrees are reviewed according to the stipulations of § 3 of the Bologna guideline of the Swiss University Conference.
Further possibilities for admission to a Master’s degree course: the Faculty assesses all other qualifications, in particular those from universities of applied sciences, according to its own criteria, whereby.

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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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Applies to you

Non-residents

1440 CHF / year

≈ 1440 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

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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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