Overview

These emerging phenomena can be seen in many examples from highly diverse fields: forming social consensus; stock market collapses; chaotic dynamics in lasers; fluid turbulence; vegetation patterns on sheet wash surfaces; human mobility; linguistic innovations, and even processes of memory and awareness in the brain. In turn, ideas of complex systems have been used in predictive climate modelling and disordered systems in physics, as demonstrated by the 2021 Nobel Prize for Physics.

In this context, the postgraduate training on this Physics of Complex Systems master’s programme from University of the Balearic Islands, underpinned by the teaching and research experience of researchers from the Institute for Cross-Disciplinary Physics and Complex Systems IFISC (UIB-CSIC), provides students with the necessary tools to look into complex systems from an interdisciplinary perspective with a solid mathematical foundation.

Academic and professional goals

The Master’s Degree in Physics of Complex Systems aims for students to acquire advanced, specialised and multidisciplinary training geared towards the different fields where complex systems play an important role, learning how they are used and applying methods inherent to physics. This knowledge and training, alongside the opportunity to take introductory and research support subjects, aim to place students in the ideal position to apply the knowledge acquired in scientific activities, and thus introduce them to research tasks.

The master’s programme is mainly aimed at students who wish to undertake a PhD in the field of physics of complex systems. Nonetheless, although there is no specific career focus, some of the techniques and subjects taught are useful for certain professional settings, such as IT, electronics and telecommunication companies, the financial, energy, environmental and tourism sectors, and pharmaceutical and health science firms. This relevance may be particularly attractive to firms with R&D&i departments.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Stochastic processes
Complex Networks
Cooperative and Critical Phenomena
Simulation Methods
Dynamical Systems, Chaos and Patterns
Complex Quantum Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Disciplines

Physics Mathematics Natural Sciences View 12 other Masters in Mathematics in Spain

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The academic record/transcript for previous studies
Professional experience
A mission statement setting out candidates’ personal motivation and the reasons behind their application for the master’s programme.
The academic record/transcript and professional experience will have a joint weighting of no less than 70%.
Candidates must submit the required and, where applicable, duly accredited documentation, in accordance with what is set by the admissions body.
Having passed a specific subject in English on their undergraduate curriculum f) Having passed an English exam g) Submitting accreditation recognised by the UIB proving that they have obtained a minimum B2 level of English in accordance with the CEFR h) Having passed at least 12 ECTS credits from subjects taught in English on a degree curriculum or mobility programme.

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

Studyportals partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of the Balearic Islands and/or in Spain, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Tuition Fees

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

EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1761 EUR / year

≈ 1761 EUR / year

Additional Details

Price applicable to citizens of member states of the European Union and Spanish residents. In all other cases, a 30% increase is applied

Living costs

Palma

Spain

688 - 1180 EUR / month

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Physics of Complex Systems.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

On this page

About