Physics MA

Name of Faculty Faculty of Education and Psychology
Degree
MA / Psychologist
University type
Public
Established
1949
Language of course
English
Erasmus
Yes
Course duration
4 semesters (2 years)
Intake
September
Total course fee
16.800 Euro

Programme Introduction

The goal of this program is to train professional physicists who have a broad overview of contemporary physics and are able to join research on their specialized fields. This program is recommended to applicants who already have their BSc in physics and want to be research physicists by deepening their knowledge. This program enables students to have broad background in the major fields of physics (atomic and molecular physics, condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, particle physics, statistical physics) and being being specialized in selected areas (astrophysics, atomic and molecular physics, nuclear and heavy ion physics, biophysics, condensed matter physics, computational physics, environmental physics, particle physics, statistical physics and complex system).

 

Career opportunities

The Physics MSc program offers both the development of a broad background in the major fields of physics (atomic and molecular physics, condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, particle physics, statistical physics), and the specialization in selected areas (atomic and molecular physics, astrophysics, biophysics, condensed matter physics, computational physics, environmental physics, particle physics, statistical physics, and complex system). The types of courses taken by the students include lectures, problem-solving courses, student seminars, laboratory work, and a research project supervised by an expert in the field.

Job examples

  • PhD student: a natural continuation of the MSc studies.
  • Physicist researcher: successfully completed MSc studies enable one to get a job in a research institute for physics.
  • Applied physicist in industry, R&D sector: industrial research and development welcomes young physicists, from automobile/oil/space industry to mobile phone companies.
  • Medical physicist: medical centres need professionals who can work with high-tech diagnostic devices.
  • Physicist in informatics: informatics often needs professionals who know the physical concepts underlying a problem to be solved.
  • Physicists in bank sector: the problem-solving ability and knowledge of statistical methods enable physicists to work on monetary risk assessment or optimization problems.

Fees

Tuition Fee:  8.380 per year + one-time fees: Application fee: €160 one-time

Required language proficiency

An internationally accredited language examination is required with at least a B2 CEFR level or equivalent result.

Examples of minimum level accepted:
TOEFL iBT 72 pts
IELTS 5.5

Alternatively, an official certificate issued by the applicant’s previous higher education institution can be accepted, stating that the applicant’s previous education (bachelor’s degree) was completed entirely in English.

Application criteria

  • Undergraduate / Bachelor diploma (Bachelor degrees in Mathematics are accepted)
  • Bachelor’s degrees in physics can be accepted.

Additionally, Bachelor degrees in the fields of Chemistry, Environmental Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Engineering, Computer Science Engineering and Mathematics can be accepted, if the applicant has at least 65 ECTS credits in the following fields:

physics, physical chemistry, electronics, mechatronics – at least 25 credits

mathematics, computer science, programming – at least 18 credits (with at least 10 in mathematics) and other natural science (chemistry, materials science, etc.)

  • Entrance examination

The entrance examination consists of a written part and an oral part. Both are held through Skype, except if the applicant is staying in Budapest. In the latter case, the entrance examination is held at the Institute of Physics.  The applicant will be notified about examination dates by e-mail. In the written part, four problems are to be solved within 120 minutes. The problems are in classical mechanics, electrodynamics, quantum mechanics and statistical physics, all at BSc level. Following the evaluation, those who pass the written part will be interviewed through Skype.  The applicant will be notified about the result of the examination by e-mail.

Required documents

  • Bachelor-level degree
  • Transcript of records
  • CV
  • Motivation letter
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Copy of the main pages of the passport
  • Passport photo
  • Medical certificate
  • Copy of application fee transfer
  • Language certificate

University fee structure in EURO

First Year Tuition Fees: 8.380

Second Year Tuition Fees: 8.380