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Master of Science [M.S] [Physics and Astronomy - Astronomy and Astrophysics] From Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Amsterdam, North HollandLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1880established year
23919enrollment
Public
Partner [1 Courses]

Master of Science [M.S] (Physics and Astronomy - Astronomy and Astrophysics)

2 years
Full Time
Joint Program & On Campus

€15,580/Yr

€15,580 /Yr

Physics is an indispensable part of today’s society. Modern life would be entirely different without computer chips, lasers, or MRI screening. In the Physics and Astronomy Master’s program, students will engage in groundbreaking fundamental research and its applications, whether students are interested in physical processes within cells, creating artificial photosynthesis, or studying astroparticle physics.

Physics and Astronomy in Amsterdam is a joint degree between the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. As a student, they will therefore benefit from the expertise, networks, and research projects at both universities. UvA and VU jointly issue a degree certificate to graduates.

During this Master’s program, students will learn to test, explain and develop theories of physical phenomena. students will analyze problems and solve them using a scientific approach. Students' studies will combine a broad understanding of physics and astronomy with in-depth knowledge of specific areas as well as the ability to reason and work at an academic level.

Within the Physics and Astronomy Master's program, students are sure to find an area suited to their individual talents and ambitions. There are six tracks to choose from:

  1. Advanced Matter and Energy Physics
  2. Astronomy and Astrophysics
  3. Biophysics and Biophotonics
  4. Gravitation, Astro- and Particle Physics
  5. Science for Energy and Sustainability
  6. Theoretical Physics

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees€15580 (EUR 15580)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2021€17105 (EUR 17105)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Applicants must hold an academic Bachelor's degree in Astronomy and/or Physics.
  • You have an overall grade point average (GPA) equivalent to at least:

    • 3.0 (American system)
    • 2.1 (a second class upper/division one degree in the British system)
    • C (ECTS-system)

Indian Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Student's ability to write and speak in English must be at an academic level. To prove their level of English students must give one of the following tests:

    • the TOEFL Test,
    • the test of the International English Language Testing Service (Academic IELTS)
    • a Cambridge Examination Score  (C1 Advanced (CAE) and C2 Proficiency (CPE).
  • Students with a Bachelor’s degree from a Dutch university and students who successfully finished a full academic program at an esteemed institute in one of the following countries are exempt: UK, Ireland, USA, Canada (with the exception of Quebec), Australia, and New Zealand.

Scores Required

92 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Orange Knowledge ProgrammeScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
University of Twente Holland ScholarshipScholarship per student€ 5,419/Yr$5,419Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Holland ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Amsterdam Merit ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
VU Fellowship ProgrammeScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
Axol Science ScholarshipScholarship per student€ 2,000/Yr$2,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCompany-Sponsored


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