Physics (Master)
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Based on the comprehensive general education in the field of physics during the bachelor’s programme, the master’s programme in Physics allows students to choose an emphasis and specialisation, and introduces them to the practice of academic research and writing. The master’s programme in Physics is based on the research profile of the Faculty of Physics at the University of Vienna.
Graduates are qualified to observe complex phenomena in nature and technology experimentally, describe them from a theoretical and mathematical perspective and simulate and model them with the aid of computers. They have profound knowledge of their discipline and are able to apply relevant modern research methods.
Master of Science
Degree Programme Code: 066 876
4 semesters / 120 ECTS credits
Language: English
NO entrance examination
For more information see the StudiesServiceCenter (SSC) website
Facts & Figures
- Students: 412
- Graduates in the last academic year: 61
- Number of semesters needed for graduation (median): 6,1
Data updated on: 26.11.2025
Information about presentation & calculation
Admission Procedure
Information about the admission procedure
Information on Previous Studies:
In any case eligible degree programmes at the University of Vienna:
- [Physics (Bachelor)](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/bachelordiploma-programmes/physics-bachelor-with-osa/)
- Master Access Guide
Getting started
Orientation in the first semester
Getting Informed
StudiesServiceCenter (SSC) Physics
Students' Representatives Physics
Study Programme
The master’s programme in Physics comprises the group of elective modules “Core” as well as four compulsory modules (Specialisation in Current Research Topics A, Specialisation in Current Research Topics B, Extension and Specialisation). Classes are held in German and English. Therefore, we recommend language proficiency in English corresponding to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference.
Five Concepts
which you will deal with during your studies:
- Quantum optics
- Solid-state physics
- Isotope physics
- Gravitational physics
- Materials physics
... and many more.
Overview of the programme structure & topics
Here you find the current offer of courses for this programme to gain better insight into the topics and structure. For more information please click on the respective level.
Group of elective modules Core (30 ECTS)
M-CORE 1 Advanced Computational Physics (10 ECTS)
M-CORE 2 Advanced Electronic Structure (10 ECTS)
M-CORE 3 Advanced Particle Physics (10 ECTS)
M-CORE 4 Advanced Physics of Nuclei and Isotopes (10 ECTS)
M-CORE 5 Advanced Quantum Mechanics (10 ECTS)
M-CORE 6 Advanced Statistical Physics and Soft Matter Physics (10 ECTS)
M-CORE 7 General Theory of Relativity and Cosmology (10 ECTS)
M-CORE 8 Atmospheric Aerosol Physics (10 ECTS)
M-CORE 9 Experiments in Quantum Optics & Quantum Information (10 ECTS)
M-CORE 10 Condensed Matter Physics (10 ECTS)
M-CORE 11 Dispersion, Microscopy and Spectroscopy (10 ECTS)
M-CORE 12 Theory of Quantum Optics & Quantum Information (10 ECTS)
Alternative compulsory modul Specialization in current research topics A (10 ECTS)
M-VAF A1 Specialization in current research topics A 1 (10 ECTS)
M-VAF A 2 Specialization in current research topics A 2 (10 ECTS)
Compulsory module Specialization in current research topics B (20 ECTS)
M-VAF B Specialization in current research topics B (20 ECTS)
Compulsory module Supplementation (20 ECTS)
M-ERG Supplementation (20 ECTS)
Compulsory module Specialization (10 ECTS)
M-SPEZ Specialization (10 ECTS)
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After Graduation
Through their profound academic education and their ability to think analytically in research, graduates are qualified to work independently and methodologically and develop problem-solving competences in a variety of different areas. Accordingly, the job profile of physicists is diverse and includes activities at universities and non-university research institutions, in industry (research and development, management), in the health sector, in the public service sector as well as in service institutions (banks, insurance companies, business consulting). During their professional activity, graduates of the master’s programme benefit of the English language skills practised through their research work.
Continuing after Graduation
- [Center for Doctoral Studies - everything about doctorcal/PhD programmes at the University of Vienna](http://doktorat.univie.ac.at/en/)
- Alumni of the University of Vienna
- [Postgraduate Center - postgraduate programmes at the University of Vienna](http://www.postgraduatecenter.at/en)
- Uniport - career service of the University of Vienna
Graduates' Perspective on the Degree Programme
#### Degree programme in retrospect
Graduates ...
- say that this degree programme receives the grade: 1.9 (good)
- rate the level of difficulty as: 4.0 (high)
→ These results are based on feedback from 47 graduates.
*You can find further assessments of the degree programme from its graduates’ perspective in the graduate survey of themaster's programme inPhysics(in German).
Graduates ...
- find employment within 4 months after graduation on average.
*You can find further information on career entry and career paths in the tracking of graduates "MA Physics".