Master in fundamental physics: international centre for fundamental physics (ICFP)

Language(s) of instruction: English

Length of study: 2 years, full time

Partners:

Course Location: Classes are held in the heart of Paris, on the campuses of the participating institution.

Degrees awarded: The degree awarded after two years is a “diplôme national de master” (120 ECTS- equivalent to a Master of Science). It can be delivered by the Ecole Normale Supérieure (ENS) and partner institutions, and gives access to doctoral studies.

Entry Requirements: Excellent level in mathematics, quantum physics as well as statistical physics

Language pre-requisites: A minimum of B2 level in English

Course overview

The Master of Fundamental Physics is a prestigious degree that is specifically intended for outstanding French and international students wishing to obtain a first-class education in fundamental physics, with a broad focus ranging e.g. from high energy physics to biophysics. This degree provides its students:

  • An immersion in an advanced research ecosystem, working closely with a major laboratory and scientific innovation, in an exceptional scientific and intellectual spirit embraced by the academic staff members on a day-to-day basis.
  • An international exposure: students will be taught by a unique blend of internationally leading researchers from ENS and its partner institutions.
  • Individual tutorials, advice and support from the faculty regarding choices of courses, research internships and overall academic future.
  • A wide range of career opportunities, both in public or industrial research.
Skills and competencies developed

Grasp of recognized formalisms and standards of modern physics.

Contact

Ms Souad NAMANE, administrative contact
souad.namane@u-paris.fr