Master in Research in Physics, Theoretical

Tuition fees are 19,300 USD per year, and the application deadline for the Feb 2027 intake is Oct 15, 2026.

The Master in Research in Physics, Theoretical is a two-year program at Leiden University for students who want to delve into scientific research in fundamental physics. It's a Master degree that prepares students for a PhD.

Students learn about core concepts of Theoretical Physics and work on independent research projects at the Institute Lorentz for Theoretical Physics. This helps them gain hands-on experience in a collaborative research setting.

Graduates can work as Research Scientists, Data Analysts, and Theoretical Physicists. They often find jobs in academic institutions, research organizations, and industries that require strong analytical and computational skills.