Master in Theoretical Physics
Wrocław, Poland
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 Aug 2025*
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Oct 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 1,950 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* start date of admission: February 1st, 2024
** for EU applicants; non-EU applicants pay EUR3150 EUR for the first year, then EUR3000 for each consecutive year
Introduction
The two-year master studies in theoretical physics provide a high-level, internationally competitive training in theoretical physics, guiding to frontiers of modern research in the following main areas:
- Compact stars
- Classical and quantum gravity. Gravitational waves.
- Neutrino physics
- Quantum field theory and QCD, quark-gluon plasma
- Quantum information and quantum optics.
- Modern quantum mechanics, entanglement, nonlinear dynamics
- Supersymmetric quantum mechanics, integrable models.
A comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to modern theoretical physics is provided in connection to the current research conducted at the Institute of Theoretical Physics. Students can join one of the active groups and take part in special projects.
The studies offer considerable flexibility and choice. You will be able to choose a path reflecting your intellectual tastes or career choices. You may prefer a broad theoretical education across subject areas or if you have already decided about your profile, you may follow a more selective path. With our diploma, you will be entitled to apply to the PhD School at the Department of Physics and Astronomy and develop your scientific career under the supervision of one of our faculty members.
We will assess your performance by one or several of the following means:
- written exams
- course work marked on a pass/fail basis
- take-home papers
- mini-projects.
The modes of assessment for a given course are decided by the course lecturer and will be published at the beginning of each academic year.
The course starts if a minimum number of three students is enrolled for the first year.
We are international
At the Institute we used to have international students coming from variety of countries including Germany, India, Italy, Iran, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Ukraine, USA. Our scientific staff is essentially international: Polish, German, Armenian, Italian, Japanese, and Ukrainian. We presently guest long-term researchers from Iran and China.
Program Outcome
By completing this program, you will:
- Gain broad understanding of physics across the core areas studied in the Master in Theoretical Physics program;
- Develop your knowledge in selected areas of physics, close to the edges of current research;
- Develop techniques and knowledge of literature associated with your project area;
- Become familiar with the methods of research and inquiry used to advance your knowledge;
- Achieve a new level of self-direction and originality in tackling and solving research problems, and gain a skill in the planning and execution of autonomous research.
Career Opportunities
Research in mathematical and theoretical physics, industry.
Curriculum
Students are expected to have the basic skills in physics, mathematics, and programming obtained during the bachelor courses. The two-years program students do not choose defined specializations at the beginning of their studies. After broad formation during compulsory: Course I and II and Core Courses (compulsory two lectures chosen from a wider set) they have the opportunity to follow their interests by choosing among a wide range of optional courses. During the second semester, students are supposed to have chosen a master thesis advisor. At this stage, the role of the advisor is to help the student to choose an appropriate set of lectures.
Admissions
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Program Admission Requirements
Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.