Study Physics in Europe

This master's program focuses on understanding the principles of physics while offering two study tracks. The Research Option emphasizes theoretical and experimental physics, including quantum mechanics, statistical physics, and condensed matter theory, preparing students for a scientific or academic career. The Physics for Society option applies physical principles to societal contexts such as sustainability, education, and science communication. Students follow a core of advanced physics courses and electives, complemented by a master's thesis. A solid foundation in physics and mathematics is required for admission, and proof of English proficiency is mandatory unless the degree was obtained in English-speaking Canada or a Belgian institution.

This master's program admits students holding a Bachelor's degree in Physics or in related disciplines such as Astronomy or those with a Physics minor, with qualifications obtained outside the Flemish Community evaluated individually. All applicants must prove English proficiency through TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge exams unless they hold a prior degree taught fully in English from Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or the United States, or possess a Belgian diploma. Candidates must also submit detailed English descriptions of relevant coursework and grading systems unless they studied at a top 200 university or a partner institution. The Admissions Board makes final decisions based on the submitted academic and language documentation.

This master's program centers on the physical processes and structure of the Earth, offering advanced training in geophysics. Core topics include seismic waves, gravity and magnetic fields, tectonophysics, and numerical modeling. Students explore mathematical and computational methods, geophysical measurements, and Earth's interior through both coursework and field excursions. Elective options allow specialization in areas like paleomagnetism, seismic exploration, ionosphere physics, and nuclear geophysics. The program includes seminars and a master’s thesis, preparing graduates for research and applied roles in geophysics and Earth sciences.

To apply for this master's program, students must submit a legalized copy of their bachelor's degree diploma (or confirmation of ongoing studies), an official transcript of completed courses, a structured CV, a copy of their passport, two academic reference letters, a motivation letter, and a recognized English language certificate. All documents must be in English and confirm the applicant's academic qualifications and language proficiency.

This master's program specializes in solid state physics, focusing on the structure, electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of materials. Core topics include quantum mechanics, superconductivity, and mechanical behavior of solids. Students gain practical experience through laboratory courses, computer simulations, and thesis work. The curriculum offers flexible elective options in areas like semiconductor physics, many-body physics, thin film preparation, and low-temperature physics. The program prepares students for careers in research, materials science, and applied physics.

To apply for this master's program, students must submit a legalized copy of their bachelor's degree diploma (or confirmation of ongoing studies), an official transcript of completed courses, a structured CV, a copy of their passport, two academic reference letters, a motivation letter, and a recognized English language certificate. All documents must be in English and confirm the applicant's academic qualifications and language proficiency.

This bachelor's degree offers a modern, interdisciplinary education spanning mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology, taught entirely in English. The first two years follow a fixed curriculum designed to build strong foundational and interdisciplinary skills across all four disciplines before students commit to a specific direction. Mathematics and informatics are covered through courses in applied mathematics, probability and statistics, computational science, and programming, while physics, chemistry, and biology are each represented by a sequence of four courses plus dedicated laboratory work, progressing from general physics, classical mechanics, electromagnetism, and optics through chemical principles and transformations, and from molecular and cellular biology to organismal biology, evolution, and ecology. Personal development and seminar courses run throughout to build soft skills and independent study habits.

In the final year, students design their own individualized study plan, drawing at least a portion of their credits from one specialization block in biology, chemistry, or physics, while filling out the rest of their program with subjects of their choosing. This final phase centers on a bachelor's thesis project carried out under the guidance of researchers, preparing graduates for targeted master's studies in their chosen field.

Applicants must have completed secondary education, submitting either a nationally recognized certificate or proof that their foreign qualification is deemed equivalent, along with a curriculum vitae, a motivation letter, and a two-year transcript of grades in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology from the final years of secondary school, translated into English, Czech, or Slovak if needed. Admission is based on the total points achieved across these submitted materials together with a one-round online interview conducted in English, which tests high-school-level knowledge of biology, chemistry, and physics along with the ability to integrate, apply, and communicate this knowledge; up to 100 points are available in total, split across the curriculum vitae, motivation letter, prior grades, and the entrance interview itself. The entrance exam may be waived for applicants who can document outstanding achievement, such as reaching the national or international round of relevant science olympiads, attaining top scores on Advanced Placement exams in biology, chemistry, physics, or calculus, or achieving strong predicted scores in relevant subjects under the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.