Physics - master

The study program includes a variety of teaching methods. Courses offered in the program have lectures, where theory and academic themes are discussed, in combination with exercises. Courses can also include laboratory work, pc-lab, work in the field or a combination of these.

Mandatory coursework can be included in a course. Approved assignments give access to the exam. The examination structure differs between the courses, including written examination, reports, presentations and oral examination, and combinations of these methods.

The master’s thesis is an individual research project performed under supervision. If the thesis involves work in a laboratory, in the field or on a research cruise, it is mandatory to conduct necessary safety courses prior to commencing this work.

Bachelor’s degree in Physics (180 ECTS) or equivalent qualifications. An additional requirement is specialization in physics worth the equivalent of minimum 80 ECTS.

Applicants must have a minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian C (2.5) in the ECTS scale, see the UiT webpage for International admissions for more information on how the point average is calculated.

Applicants with education from non-Nordic countries must document English language proficiency. You will find more information on English language requirements on the UiT webpage for International admissions.

Admissions capacity spring 2026 (nordic applicants):
5 places

Admissions capasity fall 2026 (all applicants):
10 places

Applicants from Norway or Nordic countries:

• Applicants from Norway or Nordic countries can apply for admission to the program twice a year.
• The application deadline is April 15th for admission to the fall semester
• The application deadline is November 1st for admission to the spring semester
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Applicants within EU/EEA/Switzerland:
You will find more information about admission for EU/EAA applicants here.

Applicants outside EU/EEA/Switzerland and the Nordic countries:

• Non-EU students must be prepared to pay tuition fees.
• You will find more information about admission for Non-EU/EEA applicants here

A Master´s degree in Physics will give you the following;

Knowledge

The candidate:

• Has a deep understanding of a range of techniques and methods used in advanced physics.
• Can apply advanced mathematical and statistical methods for analysis of physical problems, and on new areas of research.
• Has knowledge about scientific methods and how to conduct scientific research, with in-depth knowledge of how research is performed in state-of-the-art physics.
• Has advanced knowledge in one or more of the following fields: fusion physics, climate physics, space physics, earth observation, renewable energy and machine learning.

Skills

The candidate:

• Can evaluate and analyse large amounts of scientific data in a critical manner
• Can model advanced physical processes and use suitable programming tools and software for solving physical problems numerically
• Can work independently with problem solving following the scientific method.
• Can evaluate and analyse published theories, methods and experiments in the physics literature.
• Can carry out an independent, limited project under supervision in physics or related fields.

Competences

The candidate:

• Can communicate an independent work with scientific terminology, written and orally
• Can analyse academic, professional and ethical problems in the field of physics.
• Can work in multi-disciplinary groups with complex problems regarding sustainable innovation
• Can produce a well-structured presentation of an extensive scientific work.

Exchange studies abroad or at the University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS) can be recognized in the master’s degree if recommended by your supervisor, and only if the external courses are validated prior to departure.

For an overview of relevant courses at UNIS, please contact the administration at The Department of Physics and Technology.

For studies abroad, there are several exchange agreements to a broad range of universities. For more information, see the exchange agreements.