Master of Science in Physics

The Master of Science in Physics at the University of Luxembourg enables students to acquire a solid and broad education in condensed-matter and materials physics. The goal is to explain and predict the physical properties of materials, e.g., semiconductors, magnetic materials, and liquid crystals, based on their microscopic constituents. 

Strengths

• Individual coaching and courses taught in small groups
• Internationally renowned professors
• The full scope from soft matter to solid-state physics
• Collaboration with industry
• Involvement in current research activities (two semesters of research)
• Strong links with the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST)
• Possibility to spend the second year either in Germany or France (bi-national master)

Study and career opportunities

• Doctoral Programme in Physics and Materials Science at the University of Luxembourg
• Positions in all industrial sectors (electronics, automotive, aerospace, banking, biomedical, etc.)

Learning outcomes

• Demonstrate a broad understanding of several key areas of general physics and advanced condensed matter physics.
• Demonstrate a broad understanding of the operational principles and performance of key physics instrumentation and technologies relevant to their chosen specialization.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze scientific data using analytical and numerical methods.
• Ability to formalize a practical problem and solve it using quantitative analytical or numerical tools.
• Ability to assess the validity of data generated by computers or physics instrumentation including the estimation of error sources; foster a general critical-thinking attitude.
• Ability to efficiently use a computer and write computer programs as well as using existing software packages.
• Ability to explore new areas of research through independent study.
• Ability to communicate research results to a scientific as well as to a non-expert audience.
• Ability to write a scientific article, report, or thesis based on own scientific results; knowledge of standard citation methods; ethics in science and scholarship and its importance to scientific inquiry and professionalism.
• Ability to carry out a risk assessment of a project and constructively manage failure.
• Ability to work in a multicultural group environment.

Admission requirements

• Bachelor degree in physics or related field
• Language: level B2 in English

Application

• EU students: February - July
• Non-EU students: February - April

Program at a glance

• Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)
• Registration fees: 200 € / semester
• Languages: EN
• Campus: Limpertsberg
• Application period: 
  • EU: February-July
  • Non-EU: February-April
• Contact: mphy@uni.lu