Physics

Why study at VU University Amsterdam

Organization and facilities
VU University Amsterdam scores highly for the organization of its curriculum, its working methods and its facilities such as the Laser Centre (LCVU). Student guidance plays an important role in the Master’s programme. You will remain in close contact with your personal tutor throughout, enabling you to optimize your performance on the Master’s programme.

Research training in advanced laboratories
The Master’s programme in Physics offers you the opportunity to prepare for your future career. You will be working with leading international researchers in advanced laboratories.

Diversity in courses
The Master’s programme is highly diverse. Courses such as Particle physics, Quantum Optics, Physics of Sensory Organs, Femtosecond Lasers, Nonlinear Techniques and Mechanics of Human Tissues provide the ideal opportunity for in-depth specialization, both in terms of theory and practical application. 

Home to leading research groups 
The Physics Department has strong ties with Chemistry, Biology and Medicine and is home to leading research groups working on physics of the cell, biophysics, physical chemistry and laser-related sciences. Through its participation in the National Institute for Subatomic Physics (NIKHEF), the department is involved in experiments at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, Geneva. Our department also cooperates in projects at renowned institutes such as the FOM Institute for Atomic and Molecular Physics (AMOLF) and the Institute for Plasma Physics.

Collaboration between VU University Amsterdam and the University of Amsterdam
The unique collaboration between VU University Amsterdam and the Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA) opens up a wide spectrum of possibilities for your Master’s project. You will be able to tailor your project to your own interests, ranging from highly experimental, application-oriented research to computational physics problems. Both universities have an excellent international reputation, with several research groups playing leading roles in various fields of science.

If you would like to know more
If you would like to know more, get in touch with a representative of the Master's programme in Physics:

Tabitha Dreef, MSc
Ph: +31 (0)20-598 7881
E: tabitha.dreef@vu.nl