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Physics

Master’s programme

Faculty of Natural Science Faculty of Natural Science (NAWI-Graz)

University degree

Master of Science „MSc“

ECTS

120

Start of studies

Summer term 2025

Duration of study

4 semesters

Teaching language

English

type of study programme

Full-time

From the physics of the stars to computer simulation of elementary particles

The distinctive feature of the English-language master’s programme in Physics is the wide range of options for specialisation. The wide range of individual modules means you can start with astrophysics and climate research and specialise later in nanophysics or particle physics.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

After completing your bachelor’s programme, if you want to delve deeper into the latest topics being addressed by basic research or technical applications, and are interested in one of the five areas of specialisation available – astrophysics, atmospheric physics and climate, experimental physics, space physics and aeronomy, or theoretical and computational physics – then this is the right study programme for you. You need to have completed a subject-relevant first degree.

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About the study programme

Physics at the University of Graz

In the master’s programme you will investigate the fundamental laws of the world, from the smallest building blocks of matter, to nanomaterials, the Earth’s climate system and the largest structures in the universe. You will also explore the breadth of contexts in which the laws of nature apply, as well as experimental, theoretical and computer-oriented methods.

Institute NAWI Graz Curriculum

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Further studies

Doctoral Programme of Natural Sciences

The Doctoral Programme of Natural Sciences allows you to develop your own research interests further and to perfect your methodological skills. You will work independently to investigate academic questions and contribute to the development of knowledge and innovation in your subject area.

Doctoral Programme

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

As a highly qualified physicist you will be able to work in the academic world, business or industry, either in Austria or abroad. Career options include roles (including management roles) in public or private institutions for education and research in the field of technical physics, in major international research collaborations, in modelling, simulation and algorithm development in various fields, research and development departments in industry and the high-tech sector, administration and logistics, or in corporate consulting and quality control.

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Note on registration

Anyone who is not a graduate of the subject-relevant bachelor’s programme at the University of Graz has to apply for admission to the master's programme.

Academic Affairs

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3 reasons to study at the University of Graz

International perspective

International scientific contacts and dialogue; internationally acclaimed visiting professors

Outstanding research cooperation projects

CERN, international universities, the Wegener Center for Climate and Global Change at the University of Graz, the Space Research Institute in Graz

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Wide choice of specialist research areas between the two Institutes of Physics at the University of Graz and Graz University of Technology

„The master’s in Physics offers a uniquely flexible opportunity to extend the knowledge and skills learned in the bachelor’s programme; the huge freedom of choice means that you can build up your own personalised programme of study, with over 30 specialist modules to select from, ranging from astrophysics to nano- and particle physics. “

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