Overview

When completing a Master’s thesis, students will work closely with industry representatives and apply theory to real-world applications. Students are at the forefront of ground-breaking research and will be taught how to master corresponding methods and apply these to industrial solutions. Students have the freedom to choose electives in a variety of areas in physics and can tailor their studies to suit their personal interests and career goals.

Your Benefits

Acquire specialized expertise in modern physics through in-depth studies of experimental and theoretical methods

Take part in cutting-edge research projects

Play a key role as part of an international, interdisciplinary team

Outstanding faculty-student ratio

Diverse career prospects.

Job opportunities

Graduates of the Master's degree program in Technical Physics offered by Johannes Kepler University Linz can pursue careers in a wide variety of fields:

Research at universities and non-university institutions

Research & Development at small/medium-sized industrial companies

Conduct base-knowledge research at large-scale industry laboratories

Management positions at commercial companies

Collaborate with software development companies

Collaborate with banks, consulting agencies, and insurance companies

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Theoretical Physics

Experimental Physics

General Electives

Electives related to the Master's Thesis Topic

Autonomous Coursework

Master's Thesis

Final Comprehensive Master's Examination

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

More details

EU/EEA citizens: Applications can be submitted one month prior to the regular start of the application period

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in German

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Linz, Austria

Disciplines

Physics General Engineering & Technology View 8 other Masters in Physics in Austria

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

BA in Technical Physics (JKU) or an undergraduate degree program equivalent in content and scope

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1454 EUR / year

≈ 1454 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

€726.72 for third-country nationals

Living costs

Linz

Austria

864 - 1089 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Linz

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