Program Overview
The Physics - Complex Matter at Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) is a Master programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Physics - Complex Matter programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across France and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 476 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 476 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Grenoble, France
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Physics - Complex Matter programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Semester 7EU Quantum mechanics and atomic physicsEU Solid state physics, magnetism and semiconductors Dynamic systems, chaos and applications EU Nuclear physics and particles UE Optics I: Lasers & Spectroscopy
- EU Quantum mechanics and atomic physics
- EU Solid state physics, magnetism and semiconductors
- Dynamic systems, chaos and applications
- EU Nuclear physics and particles
- UE Optics I: Lasers & Spectroscopy
- Semester 8EU Statistical Physics EU English EU Vocational integration EU Fields and fluids UE Optics 2: imaging and microscopyEU Advanced data analysis 3 item (s) of your choice among 10EU Structure and stellar evolutionEU General Relativity and Cosmology EU Relativistic quantum mechanics EU Solid state physics 2: electronic structure EU Magnetism & NanosciencesEU Semiconductors Nanophysics with local probesEU Radiation-matter interaction EU Waves and imagery in natural environments EU Dynamics of geophysical fluids
- EU Statistical Physics
- EU English
- EU Vocational integration
- EU Fields and fluids
- UE Optics 2: imaging and microscopy
- EU Advanced data analysis
- EU Structure and stellar evolution
- EU General Relativity and Cosmology
- EU Relativistic quantum mechanics
- EU Solid state physics 2: electronic structure
- EU Magnetism & Nanosciences
- EU Semiconductors
- Nanophysics with local probes
- EU Radiation-matter interaction
- EU Waves and imagery in natural environments
- EU Dynamics of geophysical fluids
- Master 2nd yearSemester 9EU Physics of Living Systems 1 / Physics of living matter EU Soft matter / Soft matter Fluids Complexes / Complex fluids EU Large Instruments / Large scale facilities EU Numerical methods / Numerical methods 4 item (s) of your choice among 4EU Non-equilibrium statistical physics / Out-of-equilibrium statistical physicsEU Experimental projectEU Physics of Living Systems 2 / Physics of living matter 2 EU Phase transition1 element (s) of your choice among 2EU English 30h - 3 ECTS creditsChoice of an ETC if English level> = B2 3 ECTS creditsSemester 10EU Entrepreneurial Project Management 3 ECTS creditsEU Internship 27 ECTS credits
- Semester 9EU Physics of Living Systems 1 / Physics of living matter EU Soft matter / Soft matter Fluids Complexes / Complex fluids EU Large Instruments / Large scale facilities EU Numerical methods / Numerical methods 4 item (s) of your choice among 4EU Non-equilibrium statistical physics / Out-of-equilibrium statistical physicsEU Experimental projectEU Physics of Living Systems 2 / Physics of living matter 2 EU Phase transition1 element (s) of your choice among 2EU English 30h - 3 ECTS creditsChoice of an ETC if English level> = B2 3 ECTS credits
- EU Physics of Living Systems 1 / Physics of living matter
- EU Soft matter / Soft matter
- Fluids Complexes / Complex fluids
- EU Large Instruments / Large scale facilities
- EU Numerical methods / Numerical methods
- EU Non-equilibrium statistical physics / Out-of-equilibrium statistical physics
- EU Experimental project
- EU Physics of Living Systems 2 / Physics of living matter 2
- EU Phase transition
- EU English 30h - 3 ECTS credits
- Choice of an ETC if English level> = B2 3 ECTS credits
- Semester 10EU Entrepreneurial Project Management 3 ECTS creditsEU Internship 27 ECTS credits
- EU Entrepreneurial Project Management 3 ECTS credits
- EU Internship 27 ECTS credits
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Access in the 1st year: hold a BSc in Physics or equivalent degree.
- Access in 2nd year: students who have validated the 1st year of a compatible course or equivalent level.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 476 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 476 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 476 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 476 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universit\xc3\xa9 Grenoble Alpes (UGA) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA)
Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA)
Grenoble, France
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
