Physics and Astronomy (joint degree UvA/VU)
The Physics and Astronomy joint degree Master's program of the UvA and VU lets you explore profound questions about the physical world. It bridges the gap between fundamental research and real-world applications, emphasising a world-class academic and social environment. The curriculum includes testing and developing physical theories, evaluating experiments and astronomical observations, and problem-solving using advanced analytical, empirical and computational methods. It offers specialized knowledge in various physics areas, such as complex systems, cellular processes, material properties for energy challenges, and astroparticle physics.
Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time
Location
UvA Science Park and VU Campus
- Gain a broad understanding of physics and astronomy and in-dept knowlegde of specific areas
- 🤝 Joint degree with the VU (Vrije Universiteit)
Nov04
Master's Week 4-8 Nov
Feb10
Master's Week 10 -14 Feb
Here's why you want to study Physics and Astronomy at the UvA and VU
Connecting Amsterdam’s research institutes
You’ll study and perform research at the UvA, VU and several associated institutes such as NIKHEF, AMOLF, ARCNL, QuSoft and AUMC.
Internationally renowned
Past and present professors have won the prestigious Spinoza Prize and you will be working with leading international researchers in advanced laboratories.
Analytical thinking and problem solving skills
Regardless of the track of your choice, analytical thinking and problem solving are key skills that are best trained through interdisciplinary research.
Specialise
Each track expands your knowledge and offers the possibility to specialise in more theoretical or more experimental directions.
Physics and Astronomy will suit you, if you want to...
- Analyse and solve the physical world’s most pressing scientific challenges and explain physical phenomena with the latest theories and experiments.
- Engage in ground-breaking fundamental and applied research.
- Find a specialism across the entire domain of Physics & Astronomy.
- Participate in research and loved to be trained in analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Be part of our community, feel the sense of belonging in our institutes, classrooms and research groups, and are stimulated to learn.
Discover your programme
In this Master’s programme, you’ll learn to test, explain and develop theories of physical phenomena. You’ll analyse problems and solve them using a scientific approach. Your studies on a broad understanding of physics and astronomy with in-depth knowledge of specific areas as well as the ability to reason and work at an academic level.
Within the Master's programme Physics and Astronomy, every student can find an area suited to their individual talents and ambitions. There are seven 'tracks', that specialize in different areas of physical phenomena.
Joint degree programme with VU Amsterdam
Physics and Astronomy is a joint degree programme of the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Courses are taught at locations of both universities. UvA and VU jointly issue a degree certificate to graduates. As a Physics and Astronomy student in Amsterdam you benefit from expertise, networks and research projects at both universities and affiliated research institutes.
Facts & Figures
- Degree programme
- MSc Physics and Astronomy
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 120 ECTS, 24 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- CROHO code
- 65016
- Location
- UvA Science Park and VU Campus
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