Description

The Master's Program in Physics is a two-year study program offered by the Department of Physics at Umea University. The language of instruction is English.

The program, which gives the student the possibility to acquire deeper knowledge and abilities within one or several sub-areas of physics, is fully adapted to the common Bologna structure of the higher education in Europe.

The program starts in August/September (autumn semester) every year, but it is possible to apply for a start in January (spring semester) as well. Applications is administered online by the central admissions offices in Sweden. Please contact us or visit us on the web for more information.

Highlights

The main specializations of the program are Computational Physics, Condensed Matter Physics/Nanotechnology, Theoretical Physics, Optical Physics/Measurement Physics, Quantum Mechanics/Quantum Technique and Space Physics, but the students have large freedom to choose courses and specializations according to their own interests and ambitions.

The study program includes an independent project work of 30 ECTS credits, presented in the form of a written Master's Thesis. The project can be chosen from among any of the current fields of research at the department: Condensed Matter Physics, Nanophysics, Optical Physics, Laser Cooling and Trapping, Plasma Physics, Flame Dynamics, General Relativity, Statistical Physics, Quantum Physics, Computational Physics, Complex Networks, Space Physics and Physics Education. It is also possible to do a Master's project outside the department, in for example a company.

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Subject Areas

• Physics

Cost in US$:

USD 19,000 per year

Program Fees Include:

Applicants from within the EU/EEA/Switzerland are completely exempt from tuition fees. Actual costs are in Swedish kronor (SEK 135,000 per year).

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

3-5 months

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Umea University's Mission Statement

Umea University with its 35,000 students and over 4,000 employees is an organization in constant change and development. The university's researchers carry out excellence within several areas of research, and many of them are among the world's elite. We are one of Sweden's largest providers of education and offer a broad and attractive range of courses and programmes. Our campus constitutes an inspiring environment for everyone that studies and works here. We collaborate with companies and organizations throughout the Umea region and all over the world.

Year Founded

1965