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Master's Degree Science Full Time

Physics, Master of Science

at University of Jyväskylä · Jyväskylä, Finland

Duration

2 years

Intake

autumn

Mode

Full Time

Tuition

EUR 28,000 total

About this program

The Master of Science programme in Physics covers modern physics and lets students deepen their skills in areas linked to material science, nuclear science, particle physics and cosmology, or physics applications in technology and society. The programme has four specialisations: Physics of Quantum Materials; Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Astrophysics, and Radiation Applications; Particle and Quark Matter Physics and Cosmology; and Physics Applications in Technology and Society.

Students complete a 30 ECTS Master’s Thesis and a thesis seminar. The thesis can focus on experimental, computational or theoretical research and is often part of a larger research effort in one of the Department of Physics research groups. The thesis may also be completed in collaboration with industry. Students typically integrate in research groups of the Department of Physics or in industry for their thesis projects.

The programme is based on research conducted at the Department of Physics. It is delivered in English through contact teaching. The university says applicants should state their preferred specialisation(s) in the application stage based on their educational background, interests and career plans.

Career outcomes

  • universities
  • research institutes
  • high-tech companies
  • defence forces
  • finance sector
  • game and software industry
  • Physicist
  • Research Manager/Director
  • Researcher
  • Science Advisor
  • Science journalist
  • Lecturer
  • R&D Manager
  • Product Development Manager/Director

How this course compares

  • University of Jyväskylä is ranked #498 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #6 in Finland.
  • It lists 3 Science courses in total, 2 of them at master's level.
  • 7 universities in Finland teach master's Science; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
  • Most master's Science courses in Finland take 2 years; this one does too.
  • University of Jyväskylä has 1 scholarship listed on Educads.

The same course elsewhere in Finland

Master's Programme in Geology and Geophysics, Master of Science QS #116 Master's Programme in Geology and Geophysics, Master of Science University of Helsinki 2 years EUR 30,000 Applied Physics, Master's programme (2 years), Lappeenranta QS #397 Applied Physics, Master's programme (2 years), Lappeenranta Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT 2 years EUR 30,000 Chemistry and Materials Science, Master of Science (Technology) QS #114 Chemistry and Materials Science, Master of Science (Technology) Aalto University 2 years EUR 34,000 Chemistry of Sustainable Processes and Materials, Master of Science QS #342 Chemistry of Sustainable Processes and Materials, Master of Science University of Oulu 2 years EUR 24,000 Master of Culture and Arts, Creativity and Arts in Social and Health Fields, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences #13 in Finland Master of Culture and Arts, Creativity and Arts in Social and Health Fields, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Metropolia University of Applied Sciences 1 year EUR 12,500 Research Chemists, Master of Science (Chemistry) Research Chemists, Master of Science (Chemistry) University of Eastern Finland 2 years EUR 20,000
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Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Finland offer master's Science?

University of Helsinki (QS #116), Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT (QS #397), Aalto University (QS #114), University of Oulu (QS #342), Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (#13 in Finland), University of Eastern Finland are among the 7 that do.

How long is the Physics, Master of Science at University of Jyväskylä?

It takes 2 years, studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in autumn.

Are there scholarships at University of Jyväskylä?

Yes — 1 are listed on the university's Educads page, with eligibility and deadlines.

Is University of Jyväskylä a good university for Science?

University of Jyväskylä is ranked #498 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #6 in Finland.

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