Physics
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

Deze opleiding
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The Physics Master's degree programme is open to students who already have a solid background in physics and are eager to expand their knowledge and experience in an environment of modern physics research. The goal of the Master's degree programme in Physics is to train excellent researchers in the field of materials science, subatomic physics, isotope physics or theoretical physics.
The programme offers the following tracks:
* Quantum Universe
* Advanced Materials
* Science, Business and Policy
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locatieGroningen | |
diplomaMSc Physics | |
typeregulier, 120 EC | |
start1 april, 1 februari, 1 november, 1 september | |
taalvolledig English | |
opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd | |
accreditatiesNVAO | |
croho-code60202 | |
heeft geen numerus fixus heeft een honours programma |
Waarom aan de Rijksuniversiteit?
- Wide spectrum of high-level research in Physics and related sciences
- Our Materials Science Research ranks high in the THES world's Top 15 institutes in material science
- Best master programme Physics in the Netherlands according to Elsevier
- Our faculty is the home of the 2016 Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry, Ben Feringa, and the Nobel Prize winner in Physics, Frits Zernike
- Gives access to the additional, highly selective High Systems and Materials Honours Master
Open dagen en meeloopdagen
Studieprogramma

profielen
track Quantum Universe
The Quantum Universe track emphasizes the relations between Theoretical Physics, Particle Physics and Astronomy in the study of nature on the different scales.
The track is offered for both the Physics and Astronomy Master programme.
The Quantum Universe programme consists of four mandatory physics courses (20 ECTS), four Quantum Universe courses (20 ECTS), four electives (20 ECTS), and a large master research project of 60 ECTS.
The core physics courses are mandatory for all physics students, independent of the track that is followed. You will follow Computational Physics, Advanced Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics, and Mathematical Methods of Physics. The Quantum Universe courses are followed by both physics and astronomy students: General Relativity, Electrodynamics of Radiation Processes, Particle Physics Phenomenology, and Student Seminar Quantum Universe. The elective courses range in a wide variety of subjects, and cover the broad spectrum between theoretical physics, particle physics and astronomy.
Your Master's research project is your own individual project, supervised by a staff member from one of the institutes: the Van Swinderen Institute for Particle Physics and Gravity, the Kapteyn Astronomical Institute, or Kernfysisch Versneller Instituut (KVI-CART). The project is 60 ECTS, will take one year to finish, and is tailor-made to your interests.
track Advanced Materials
The track Advanced Materials emphasizes the design and scientific study of materials for functionality.
The track is part of the Physics Master programme and of the Chemistry Master programme and it is offered by the Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials (ZIAM).
The programme consists of four mandatory physics courses (20 ECTS), four Advanced Materials courses (20 ECTS), four electives (20 ECTS), and a large master research project of 60 ECTS.
The core physics courses are mandatory for all physics students, independent of the track that is followed. You will follow Computational Physics, Advanced Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics, and Mathematical Methods of Physics. There are five courses in the category of Advanced Materials, out of which you have to choose four: Cross-disciplinary Materials Science, Functional Properties, Structure at Macro, Meso and Nano Scale, Supramolecular Chemistry, and Characterisation of Materials. The elective courses range in a wide variety of subjects, and can be chosen to specialize and design – along with your master's research project – a tailor-made programme for your master.
Your Master's research project is your own individual project, supervised by one of the high-quality research staff members of the Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials (ZIAM); one of the Netherland's most-renowned research institutes. Here you can choose from research topics that range from organic solar cells, device nanophysics to materials for data storage, nano- and microelectromechanical systems (NEMS/MEMS) and laboratories on a chip.
profiel Science, Business & Policy
Interested in the business side of science?
The Science, Business and Policy track within the Physics master's degree programme combines state of the art Physics with the business and policy sides of science. The SBP track includes a six-month internship as a scientific advisor.
Onderwijs
taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
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onderwijsopzet | 20% zelfstudie 20% theorie 60% praktijk |
avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
honours-/excellence program High Tech Systems and Materials Honours Master
This Master's degree programme gives access to the additional, highly selective, High Tech Systems and Materials (HTSM) Honours Master.
The HTSM Honours Master is organized in cooperation with Philips and other major industry partners.
Toelating en studiekosten

startmomenten
1 april 2019 | aanmelding deadline : 1 februari 2019 wettelijk tarief : € 2083 instellingstarief : € 14650 niet-EU/EER studenten : € 14600 |
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1 april 2020 | aanmelding deadline : 1 februari 2020 collegegeld nog niet bekend |
1 februari 2019 | aanmelding deadline : 1 december 2018 wettelijk tarief : € 2083 instellingstarief : € 14650 niet-EU/EER studenten : € 14600 |
1 februari 2020 | aanmelding deadline : 1 december 2019 collegegeld nog niet bekend |
1 november 2019 | wettelijk tarief : € 2083 instellingstarief : € 14650 niet-EU/EER studenten : € 14600 |
1 november 2020 | collegegeld nog niet bekend |
1 september 2019 | aanmelding deadline : 1 juli 2019 wettelijk tarief : € 2083 instellingstarief : € 14650 niet-EU/EER studenten : € 14600 |
1 september 2020 | aanmelding deadline : 1 juli 2020 collegegeld nog niet bekend |
toelatingseisen
basiskennis
Sufficient English proficiency on VWO level is required.
vooropleiding
Bachelor's degree in Physics, Applied Physics or Astronomy.
A special programme is available for holders of a Dutch HBO Bachelor's degree. For details, please contact the programme coordinator.
studie kosten
bedrag | kostenpost |
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€ 9500 | levensonderhoudper jaar |
€ 75 | inschrijvingsgeldin het eerste jaar |
€ 920 | studiematerialenper jaar |
€ 750 | visa/permitvoor de gehele opleiding |
estimated monthly costs
bedrag | kostenpost | ||
---|---|---|---|
€ | 303 | kamerhuur in Groningenrond het landelijk gemiddelde | |
€ | 22 | internet+tv | |
€ | 152 | boodschappen/kostgeld | |
€ | 32 | telefoon | |
€ | 117 | verzekeringen | |
€ | 158 | collegegeldop basis van € 1906 per jaar | |
€ | 80 | studieboeken en -spullen | |
€ | 29 | drinken/snoep/snacks | |
€ | 77 | uiterlijkkleding, kapper, schoenen | |
€ | 30 | contributies/abonnementen | |
€ | 132 | vrije tijdstappen, uit eten, vakantie | |
€ | 42 | vervoernaast de OV-kaart | |
€ | 45 | overig | |
€ | 1171 | totale maandelijkse uitgaven landelijk gemiddelde is € 1181 |
Bekijk ook de uitgebreide toelichting: wat kost studeren?
Studenten en studentenleven
studentaantallen
82 | studenten volgen deze opleiding |
15% | daarvan is vrouw |
2 | eerstejaars gestart in 2017 |
0% | daarvan is vrouw |
29331 | studenten aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen |
51% | daarvan is vrouw |
studievereniging
FMF
The FMF is an association for the Bachelor's programmes Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Applied Physics, Physics, Astronomy and all of the subsequent Master's programmes at the University of Groningen.The association pursues three objectives. The first objective is that it wants to contribute to the broadening of the scientific education of its members. This is done by organizing various activities in the scientific field, such as study excursions, lectures and symposiums.
Op kamers in Groningen
55216 | studenten studerend |
31914 | studenten woonachtig |
€ 303 | gemiddelde kamerprijs |
kamer betaalbaarheid | |
21 m2 | gemiddelde kameroppervlak |
kamer beschikbaarheid |
aan het woord: studenten en docenten
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Studievergelijker
Physics
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
2 eerstejaars |
?% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Science Communication and Society
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
34 eerstejaars |
35% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Research in , Cosmology
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
34 eerstejaars |
35% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Research in , Biological and Soft Matter
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
34 eerstejaars |
35% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Research in , theoretical
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
34 eerstejaars |
35% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Research in , pre-PhD ('Casimir')
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
34 eerstejaars |
35% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Physics
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
34 eerstejaars |
35% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Education (NL)
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
34 eerstejaars |
35% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
50% Nederlandstalig 50% Engelstalig |
Business Studies
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
34 eerstejaars |
35% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Research in , Quantum Matter and Optics
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
34 eerstejaars |
35% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Physics & Astronomy
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
?% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Feiten en / studie in cijfers
deze opleiding | landelijk | |
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algemeen oordeel | 4.0 | 4.0 |
inhoud | 3.9 | 3.9 |
docenten | 3.9 | 3.9 |
studiefaciliteiten | 3.6 | 3.6 |
studielast | 3.9 | 3.6 |
studiebegeleiding | 3.6 | 3.2 |
Studentoordelen
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Physics aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen is beoordeeld door 21 respondenten. Gemiddeld waarderen ze de opleiding met 4.0 uit 5.
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