Physics and Astronomy: Gravitation, Astro-, and Particle Physics (track – joint degree UvA/VU)
Gravitation, Astro-, and Particle Physics is a two-year track in the Master's programme Physics and Astronomy. It stands at the intersection of theoretical physics, experimental (astro)particle physics and astrophysics. There’s a highly collaborative international research environment, and students may work on gravitational waves, collider-based particle physics experiments and dark matter detection, among other things. This is a joint degree programme with VU Amsterdam.
Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time
Location
UvA Science Park and VU Campus
- ✨Benefit from a highly collaborative international research environment
- 🤝 Joint degree with the VU (Vrije Universiteit)
Feb10
Master's Week 10 -14 Feb
Nov15
Master's Week: 15-21 Nov
Here's why you want to study Gravitation, Astro-, and Particle Physics in Amsterdam
Specialists
International faculty with experts in particle physics, astroparticle physics, gravity and cosmology, both from a theoretical and experimental perspective.
Learn the basics, master your field of interest
You’ll take general courses that provide excellent base knowledge, and more specialized courses for in-depth knowledge.
Become an expert researcher
Under the supervision of world-renown faculty, you’ll conduct a year-long research project.
International prospects
Possibility to work at international research institutions such as Nikhef, CERN and Gran Sasso.
Gravitation, Astro- and Particle Physics in Amsterdam will suit you, if you...
- Are intrigued by both the subatomic and the largest scales (from particle interactions to astrophysical objects), and want to combine them to address some of the biggest puzzles in science.
- Have a theoretical or experimental background.
- Are interested in fundamental research.
- Have thorough knowledge of quantum mechanics, calculus and electrodynamics.
Get a taste of the atmosphere
Joint degree programme with VU Amsterdam
GRAPPA is a track in the Master's programme Physics and Astronomy, a joint degree programme of the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Courses are taught at locations of both universities. UvA and VU jointly issue a degree certificate in Physics and Astronomy to graduates. As a Physics and Astronomy student in Amsterdam you benefit from expertise, networks and research projects at both universities and affiliated research institutes.
Facts & Figures
- Degree programme
- MSc Physics and Astronomy
- Type
- Regular study programme
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 120 ECTS, 24 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- RIO code
- 65016
- Location
- UvA Science Park and VU Campus
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