Study Physics in the Netherlands: 30 Programmes at 8 Universities

Specialisation
Metaphysics and Epistemology (Speciality)

Radboud University 🇳🇱 Nijmegen, Netherlands

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Master
Teacher-training in Physics (Master)

Leiden University (LEI) 🇳🇱 Leiden, The Hague, Netherlands

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Master
Research in Physics (Master)

Leiden University (LEI) 🇳🇱 Leiden, The Hague, Netherlands

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Master
Physics (Master)

Leiden University (LEI) 🇳🇱 Leiden, The Hague, Netherlands

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Master
Mathematical Physics (MSc) (Advanced and executive master's programme)

University of Amsterdam 🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Graduate
Physics (G) (Graduate)

University of Groningen 🇳🇱 Groningen, Netherlands

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Master
Physics (G) (Master)

University of Groningen 🇳🇱 Groningen, Netherlands

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Master
Particle Physics (Master)

Utrecht University (UU) 🇳🇱 Utrecht, Netherlands

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Master
Physics (MSc)

University of Amsterdam 🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Master
Physics (MSc) (Advanced and executive master's programme)

University of Amsterdam 🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Study Physics in the Netherlands – facts and figures

In the Netherlands, 8 universities and colleges offer 30 Physics programmes: 5 Bachelor, 16 Master and 0 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Groningen, Utrecht, Eindhoven and Amsterdam. Institutions with the widest choice: University of Groningen, Utrecht University (UU) and Eindhoven University of Technology.

Degrees in Physics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Physics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Physics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Physics programmes?

The directory lists 30 Physics programmes at 8 institutions in the Netherlands. Popular cities include Groningen, Utrecht and Eindhoven.

How long does it take to study Physics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Physics programmes in the Netherlands?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of Groningen, Utrecht University (UU), Eindhoven University of Technology, University of Amsterdam and Delft University of Technology.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.