Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics Vilnius University
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
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| Master Degree | On-Campus | find out | find out | find out | €5641 per year | €6500 per year |
Course overview
During four semesters of studies, students get hands onto parallel computing methods for scientific applications, computational optimization approaches and artificial intelligence as compulsory courses. Apart from that, they can choose from a range of theoretical physics and astrophysics courses, which include mathematical modelling, non-local mathematical physics, physical kinetics, spectrometry, data mining, star atmospheres, advanced statistical physics, response theory, cosmology, quantum theory of atoms and molecules, quantum information, low-temperature physics, quantum thermodynamics, physics of galaxies. In addition to that, every semester students join research groups for practice and experiencing the research.
Entry requirements
- Completed university bachelor's degree studies in physics field of the physical sciences study field group or materials technology of the technological sciences study field group or other studies closely related to the aforementioned fields.
- In the diploma supplement:
- No less than 60 per cent of the volume of course units taken shall be in the fields of physics, mathematics, chemistry, materials technology, computing; the cumulative grade point average of these course units shall be no less than 60 per cent of the maximum possible grade; all course units must be passed (positively assessed).
- Additional points shall be awarded for scientific publications supported by bibliographic links and presentations in scientific conferences in the fields related with the study programme. - The candidates meeting the aforementioned criteria are invited to the remote motivational interview. During the interview, the candidate's determination to study in a master's degree programme based on science is evaluated. If the interview is evaluated negatively, the candidate is not admitted to the study programme.
In addition, all applicants have to fulfil the general admission requirements.
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