Study abroad in Amsterdam, Netherlands: Most popular universities for Physics.

Are you thinking of studying Physics, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Physics in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam ('VU Amsterdam') is an internationally renowned research university founded in 1880. The university offers over 170 English-taught programmes at Bachelor's, Master's and PhD level to more than 24,000 students from all over the world. Students and staff of 84 nationalities create a dynamic international academic community.
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University of Amsterdam

The UvA's quality assurance system serves a number of important purposes. The UvA's key priorities may change to reflect new external requirements. The UvA's quality assurance system is designed to ensure that the University maintains best practices and continually assesses whether there is a need for improvement or adjustment.
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Most popular Physics programmes for international students in Amsterdam

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Physics degree in Amsterdam.

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PhD Position in Fiber-top Optical Coherence Elastrography

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Research at the Faculty of Sciences focuses on the areas of Life & Health, Networked World, Fundamentals of Science, and Energy & Sustainability. The faculty’s teaching activities are directly linked to this excellent research. Cooperation with other faculties on the VU University Amsterdam campus generates attractive, high-quality Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes.
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Atomic Scale Modeling of Chemical, Physical and Biological Systems (ATOSIM)

University of Amsterdam

The Master's programme Atomistic Scale Modeling of Chemical, Physical and Biological Systems (ATOSIM) is designed for excellent students, both Dutch and foreign (selected students are eligible for a grant via the EU Erasmus Mundus programme).
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Physics

University of Amsterdam

The UvA Master's programme Physics focuses on fundamental physics research and its applications. You learn to test, explain and develop theories on physical phenomena, and to analyse and solve problems using scientific methods. The programme combines a broad understanding of physics in general with in-depth knowledge of specific physics areas.
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Physics: Laser Sciences and Biomolecular Photonics

University of Amsterdam

The programme is for students interested in: lasers, from attosecond pulses to continuous wave, from infrared to extreme ultraviolet, laser spectroscopy at the highest precision, laser cooling and trapping , Bose-Einstein condensation, ion traps, fundamental atomic and molecular physics.
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Physics and Astronomy - Science for Energy and Sustainability

University of Amsterdam

Physics and Astronomy - Science for Energy and Sustainability from University of Amsterdam is an interdisciplinary 'track' or specialisation within the UvA Master's programmes Chemistry and Physics and Astronomy. It's a joint degree programme of the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. 
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Physics and Astronomy - Gravitation, Astro-, and Particle Physics

University of Amsterdam

The two-year Physics and Astronomy - Gravitation, Astro-, and Particle Physics from University of Amsterdam, a joint degree with the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, stands at at the intersection of theoretical physics, experimental (astro)particle physics and astrophysics. 
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Physics and Astronomy - Astronomy and Astrophysics

University of Amsterdam

The two-year Physics and Astronomy - Astronomy and Astrophysics from University of Amsterdam, a joint degree with the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, provides you with thorough training in both the observational and theoretical aspects of modern astronomy and astrophysics.  
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Physics and Astronomy - Theoretical Physics

University of Amsterdam

The two-year Physics and Astronomy - Theoretical Physics from University of Amsterdam, a joint degree with the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, offers education and training from researchers of one of Europe's leading institutes in this challenging and exciting field. 
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About Physics

Physics degrees teach scientific theory on Natural Sciences laws, studying the properties, structure and transformations of matter. Physics degrees from international universities and colleges cover subjects like Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electronics, Optics, Quantum Mechanics, Astrophysics, and more. Physics degree graduates may conduct scientific research or move towards Engineering careers.

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