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Physics and Astronomy: Theoretical Physics (track – joint degree UvA/VU)

Theoretical physics seeks to answer deeply fundamental questions. What is matter made of, and what is the nature of space and time? This two-year track in the Master's programme Physics and Astronomy offers education and training from researchers of one of Europe's leading institutes in this challenging and exciting field. This is a joint degree with VU Amsterdam.

Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time
Location
UvA Science Park and VU Campus
  • Learn from internationally renowned, innovative researchers
  • 🤝 Joint degree with the VU (Vrije Universiteit)
Nov04
Master's Week 4-8 Nov
Feb10
Master's Week 10 -14 Feb
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Here's why you want to study Theoretical Physics at the UvA and VU

Shape your own curriculum

There are many electives in the programme, as well as specialised theory courses.

Large MSc research project

You’ll conduct a research project of one year, embedded in a local research group’s ongoing project.

Internationally renowned experts

Your lectures are renowned experts, who conduct innovative research in theoretical physics.

Theoretical Physics will suit you, if you...
 

  1. Want to understand at a fundamental level why matter is what it is, and how this affects the world around us.
  2. Enjoy exploring and developing mathematical models.
  3. Have a high ability for abstraction.
  4. Are willing to dig deep to find solutions to physics problems.
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Joint degree programme with VU Amsterdam

Theoretical Physics is a track in the Master's programme Physics and Astronomy, 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 in Physics and Astronomy 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.

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Facts & Figures
Degree programme
MSc Physics and Astronomy
Type
Regular study programme
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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