Content and Specialisation Areas
In the master's degree programme Technical Physics, you build on the knowledge you have acquired in the bachelor's degree programme and solve scientific and practical problems. In addition to receiving a basic education, you have several opportunities to gain in-depth knowledge, such as of
- nano- and quantum materials for the development of new functional structures as well as concepts that allow you to develop materials for the future (including the preparation of artificial skin),
- the most modern laser spectroscopy techniques used to investigate physical processes on atomic length and time scales and
- computer simulations for everything from basic research to targeted material development.
You can choose three areas of specialisation from among 13 advanced modules in Technical Physics. You can also choose electives from among the courses offered in the Physics master’s programme. As part of your master's thesis, you will work on one of the numerous current research projects.
- Duration of study: 4 semesters
- ECTS credit points: 120
- Academic degree:
Diplom-Ingenieurin
orDiplom-Ingenieur
(Dipl.Ing. or DI), equivalent to the Master of Science (MSc) - Language of instruction: English
- Admission requirements
Curriculum
Technical Physics gives you tools not only to see the world but also to understand it. Physics goes beyond the visible world.
TU Graz has opened doors that were closed to me before. In addition, all of the professors are so understanding and helpful. They have an honest and profound interest in their subject and they are fascinated by their specialist field.
The university has a large number of laboratories with great facilities that enable you to combine theory with practice. TU Graz also has numerous interesting connections to companies.
Admission Requirements
According to the curriculum, graduates of the following bachelor’s programmes offered at TU Graz and University of Graz will be accepted without an admission procedure:
Graduates of all other degree programmes offered at the TU Graz or, in the case of a NAWI Graz programme, the University of Graz, also do not have to undergo the admission procedure. You can apply for admission at the Registration Office.
All other programme applicants must undergo the admission procedure.
Registration period for the academic year 2020/21: 15 October to 15 December 2019
Understanding scientific and technical principles and using this knowledge to solve complex problems – that motivated me to start studying physics and also during my studies. Because I wanted to take a hands-on work approach, I chose to conduct experimental work for my degree theses. Now I work in a high-tech company that depends heavily on vertical integration. Exactly this kind of motivation and these types of skills are needed to work efficiently in an interface function on a wide range of topics.
Admission Deadlines
Summer semester 2020:
7 January to 30 April 2020
Winter semester 2020/21:
13 July to 30 November 2020
Please note: You may need to complete an admission procedure before you can register for the programme.
Further informationen on admission
International degree programme applicants: admission and application deadlines
Career Options
Technical physicists have many career options. They are regarded as universal problem solvers in innovative industries. They work as highly qualified specialists in scientific and technical fields in industry, business and science both here in Austria and abroad.
Technical physicists work especially in the following areas:
- Institutes of higher education as well as other educational and research institutes
- Data processing
- Electronics and electrical engineering
- Precision mechanics and optics
- Machinery and vehicle construction
- Healthcare and public services
- Service sector and business services
Technical physics forms the basis of all engineering sciences and therefore offers graduates a variety of fields of application in industry.
I am particularly fascinated by the representation of complex systems of reality through mathematical models, the simulation of these virtual models by means of numerical methods and the verification of the simulation results through experiments. All these topics are discussed in the master’s degree programme
Technical Physicsand the required specialist knowledge is imparted.
Information and Advice for Prospective Students
- Academic Advisory Services offered by TU Graz
study@tugraz.at - Academic Advisory Services offered by University of Graz
4students@uni-graz.at - Academic Advisory Services offered by Student Representatives
Student representatives for physics - Dean of Studies
Wolfgang VON DER LINDEN
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Phys. Dr.rer.nat.
Phone: +43 316 873 8170
vonderlinden@tugraz.at - Curricula Committee Physics
Peter PUSCHNIG
Assoz.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.rer.nat.
Phone: +43 (316) 380 – 5230
peter.puschnig@uni-graz.at - Complete List of Services for Prospective Students
The Following Could Also be of Interest
- Master's degree programme Physics* (EN)
- Master's degree programme Advanced Materials Science (EN)
- Doctoral programmes
- Continuing education
EN: The language of instruction is English.
* NAWI Graz degree programme
