Masters (MS) in Physics in the Netherlands

33 masters programmes in physics at 7 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 19,300 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 9,346 USD and 19,859 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Physics programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Physics and Astronomy: Astronomy and Astrophysics (track) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Physics and Astronomy: Theoretical Physics (track) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Theoretical Physics Utrecht University Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Physics and Astronomy (joint degree UvA/VU) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Applied Physics University of Groningen Master's 24,182 USD
Master in Applied Physics University of Twente Master's 19,567 USD
Master in Metaphysics and Philosophical Anthropology Radboud University Master's 19,275 USD
Master in Physics University of Groningen Master's 24,182 USD
Master in Physics and Astronomy: Gravitation, Astro-, and Particle Physics (track) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Particle and Astrophysics Radboud University Master's 19,859 USD
Master in Neurophysics Radboud University Master's 19,859 USD
Master in Experimental Physics Utrecht University Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Physics of Molecules and Materials Radboud University Master's 19,859 USD
Master in Climate Physics Utrecht University Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Physics and Astronomy: Advanced Matter and Energy Physics (track) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Physics and Astronomy: Science for Energy and Sustainability (track) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Physics and Astronomy: General Physics and Astronomy (track) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Applied Physics Delft University of Technology Master's 22,290 USD
Master in Physics and Astronomy: Biophysics and Biophotonics (track) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Physics and High-Tech Innovation Leiden University Master's 19,300 USD
Master in Physics Utrecht University Master's 2,694 USD
Master in Research in Physics, Theoretical Leiden University Master's 19,300 USD
Master in Research in Physics, Quantum Matter and Optics Leiden University Master's 19,300 USD
Master in Physics for Quantum Devices and Quantum Computing Delft University of Technology Master's 22,290 USD

Universities for physics in the Netherlands

Masters (MS) in Physics in the Netherlands: common questions

How many physics programmes are there in the Netherlands?
33 physics masters programmes at 7 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a physics degree in the Netherlands cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in physics in the Netherlands is 19,300 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 9,346 USD and 19,859 USD per year.
Can I study physics in the Netherlands in English?
Yes — 100% of the physics programmes in the Netherlands in our catalogue are taught in English (33 of 33).

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