Master of Science [M.S] (Physics and Astronomy - Astronomy and Astrophysics)
Field of Study:
€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:
- Advanced Matter and Energy Physics
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Biophysics and Biophotonics
- Gravitation, Astro- and Particle Physics
- Science for Energy and Sustainability
- Theoretical Physics
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | €15580 (EUR 15580) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | €17105 (EUR 17105) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold an academic Bachelor's degree in Astronomy and/or Physics.
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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:
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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.
Course Guides
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Orange Knowledge Programme | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
University of Twente Holland Scholarship | Scholarship per student€ 5,419/Yr$5,419 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Holland Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Amsterdam Merit Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
VU Fellowship Programme | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student€ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored |
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