Program Overview
The Physics at Universit\xc3\xa4t Freiburg / Universit\xc3\xa9 de Fribourg is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 18 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 programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Switzerland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Fribourg, Switzerland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Physics 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
- Theoretical physics: Advanced statistical mechanics, Relativistic quantum mechanics, Field theory, Many-body theory;
- Condensed matter physics: Structure and dynamics of matter, Magnetism and quantum fluids, Soft condensed matter, Electrons in solids;
- Constituents of matter: Electrons and photons, Particle physics, Atomic spectroscopy, Modern optics.
- Specialized courses (examples): Optics of strongly scattering media, Physics of living matter, Interdisciplinary statistical physics, Advanced materials, Polarized light and polarized atoms, Solid state magnetism, Colloid physics, Solid state spectroscopy, Polymer physics, Symmetries in physics, Atomic collisions, Scattering methods in soft condensed matter, Theories of high temperature superconductors, Physics of information, Critical phenomena, Exotic atomic transitions, Magneto-optical effects in atoms, Synchrotron radiation;
- Other courses: at the discretion of the student (for example, a course in Scientific English).
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Master\'s degree programmes are built on the knowledge and abilities that were acquired when obtaining a Bachelor\'s degree.
Holders of a Bachelor\'s degree awarded from a Swiss university can be admitted to a Master\'s degree programme within the corresponding discipline (requires the acquisition of minimum 60 ECTS credits at Bachelor level in the corresponding discipline) without any additional requirements. The same applies to holders of a Bachelor\'s degree awarded by a foreign university, provided that the Bachelor\'s degree is recognised and considered equivalent by the University of Fribourg.
Holders of a Bachelor\'s degree awarded from a Swiss university or holders of a Bachelor\'s degree awarded by a foreign university, provided that the Bachelor\'s degree is recognised and considered equivalent by the University of Fribourg, can be admitted to a Master\'s degree programme within another discipline with prerequisites (must be successfully completed before starting the Master\'s degree programme) or additional requirements (can be completed during the Master\'s degree programme). According to existing agreements, holders of a Bachelor\'s degree awarded from a Swiss university of applied sciences can also be admitted with prerequisites or additional requirements.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About Universität Freiburg / Université de Fribourg
Universität Freiburg / Université de Fribourg
Fribourg, Switzerland
The name Universität Freiburg / Université de Fribourg typically refers to two distinct European universities, depending on the country. Both are located in cities named Freiburg (or Fribourg in French).
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 18 months
- Credits 90