Studying at the University of Vienna
Ian Ehm

Physics (master's programme)

Inspired by the pioneers led by Nobel Laureate Anton Zeilinger: the English-taught master's programme in Physics offers you a direct entry into practical research. You will refine your academic profile in a chosen specialisation and develop solutions to problems ranging from the nano to the cosmic scale.

Insight into the degree programme

Building on your bachelor's programme, you will specialise according to your individual interests within the faculty’s research profile and gain practical experience in independent scientific work. Your areas of specialisation may include, for example:

  • Mathematical physics
  • Theory of fundamental interactions
  • Condensed matter physics and (computational) materials physics
  • Statistical physics & soft matter physics
  • Quantum physics and quantum information
  • Nuclear and isotope physics
  • Environmental and aerosol physics

You will further develop your expertise in research-oriented methods of experimental, theoretical and computational physics, including programming, data analysis, simulation, machine learning and image processing.

You can see a list of the course contents here:

Facts and figures

  • 412 students
    in total
    There were 61 graduates in the past academic year.
    Info about the calculation
    Data updated November 2025
  • 6.1 semester
    average study duration
    Info about the calculation
    Data updated November 2025
  • High 4.2
    level of difficulty of the degree programme
    This is how graduates rate their degree programmes. You can find the results in the Graduation Survey (PDF).
    Data updated 2025
  • € 3,943
    average gross monthly income 3 years after graduation
    What career paths are available after graduation? Answers in the Graduate Tracking.
    Data updated 2025

What can you expect after your studies?

Continue studying or start your career straight away? After completing your masters programme, all paths are open to you. Whether you decide to pursue a doctoral/PhD degree or take the plunge into the world of work, the possibilities are endless. The following overview shows you what options you have and where you can find the right support.

Ian Ehm

Career profiles

  • Which careers are possible after this degree?

    Your skills are in demand in research and in the job market. For example, in the following areas:

    • Research and development
    • Photonics and optics
    • Materials science, environmental and energy engineering
    • Medical technology and healthcare
    • Precision measurement technology, quality assurance and metrology
    • Data-driven fields of work

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