Physics
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

Deze opleiding
! | Deze opleiding communiceert alleen in het Engels. We tonen daarom de Engelstalige opleidingsinformatie. |
locatieGroningen |
diplomaMSc |
typeregulier, 120 EC |
start1 februari, 1 september |
taalvolledig English |
opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd |
accreditatiesNVAO |
croho-code60202 |
numerus fixusnee |
honoursheeft honours track |
The Master's degree programme in Physics is open to students with a solid background in physics who are eager to expand their knowledge and experience in a modern physics research environment. The goal of the Master of 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
Waarom aan de RUG?
- Wide spectrum of high-level research in Physics and related sciences
- The Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials is ranked high in the world's top 15 materials research institutes by the Times Higher Education
- 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 Tech Systems and Materials Honours Master
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.
For the complete curriculum, please see: https://www.rug.nl/ocasys/rug/vak/showpos?opleiding=6387
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.
For the complete curriculum, please see: https://www.rug.nl/ocasys/rug/vak/showpos?opleiding=6388
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.
For the complete curriculum, please see: https://www.rug.nl/ocasys/rug/vak/showpos?opleiding=6389
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. |
study abroad
Exchange: All our science and engineering programmes offer study abroad possibilities at a number of partner institutions. Our partners include top-100 universities in Europe (for example in Germany, UK, and Sweden) and in the USA, China, South-East Asia, and South America. Our exchange programmes have a typical duration of one semester and count toward your final degree.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 kosten
startmomenten
aanmelding deadline : 15 oktober 2022
wettelijk tarief : € 2314 (€1157 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 17000
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 20700
aanmelding deadline : 15 oktober 2023
collegegeld nog niet bekend
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2023
wettelijk tarief : € 2314 (€1157 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 17000
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 20700
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2024
collegegeld nog niet bekend
toelatingseisen
vooropleiding
A Bachelor's degree in (Applied) Physics. Students from related fields such as Astronomy might also qualify.
Information about admission possibilities and requirements for students from a Dutch HBO institute is published on: https://www.rug.nl/fse/msc-admission
basiskennis
Sufficient English proficiency on VWO level is required.
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 | |
€ | 172 | collegegeldop basis van € 2060 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
studenten
onderzoekerKeuzehulp

Studievergelijker
Physics
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
2 eerstejaars |
?% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Physics and Education (NL)
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
34 eerstejaars |
35% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
50% Nederlandstalig 50% Engelstalig |
Physics and Business Studies
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
34 eerstejaars |
35% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Research in Physics, theoretical
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
34 eerstejaars |
35% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Research in Physics, Biological and Soft Matter Physics
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
34 eerstejaars |
35% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Physics and Science Communication and Society
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
34 eerstejaars |
35% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Research in Physics, Quantum Matter and Optics
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
34 eerstejaars |
35% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Research in Physics, Classical/Quantum Information
€ gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
Research in Physics, Cosmology
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
34 eerstejaars |
35% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Research in Physics, 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 |
Feiten en / studie in cijfers
studentoordelen
deze opleiding | landelijk | |
---|---|---|
algemeen oordeel | 4.0 | 4.1 |
inhoud | 3.9 | 4.0 |
docenten | 3.9 | 3.9 |
studiefaciliteiten | 3.6 | 3.6 |
studielast | 3.9 | 3.7 |
studiebegeleiding | 3.6 | 3.3 |
In 2017 hebben meer dan 280.000 studenten hun oordeel gegeven over hun studie en instelling.
Physics aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen is beoordeeld door 21 respondenten. Gemiddeld waarderen ze de opleiding met 4.0 uit 5.
Na de studie

Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
During the Master's degree programme, teamwork, communication and presentation are important qualities. In many cases considerable IT skills are developed. In practice, physics graduates can be found in consultancy firms, in process management, in commercial positions, in financial jobs, or in teaching.
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