Physics and High-Tech Innovation Master's Specialisation
Master interdisciplinary technologies and research tailored for high-technology industries at Leiden University.
Best for:Best for Master's students in physics or related exact sciences wanting to combine high-level research with industrial high-tech applications.
Overview
The Physics and High-Tech Innovation specialisation is designed for Master's students seeking to bridge fundamental physics with interdisciplinary technologies critical for modern industries such as semiconductors and nano-fabrication. Run by Leiden University, the programme equips students with analytical frameworks to design novel nanomaterials, develop high-precision measurement instruments, and engineer corresponding hardware and software solutions. Students combine advanced academic research with practical commercial experience by transforming conceptual ideas into functioning prototypes. The curriculum emphasizes real-world industrial case studies, multidisciplinary teamwork, and direct collaboration with industry partners.
What you'll do
- Design and develop novel semi-conducting nano-materials
- Build instrumentation for high-precision scientific measurements
- Develop integrated hardware and software solutions for design applications
- Execute a collaborative research project with an industrial partner
- Solve multidisciplinary problems through teamwork and real-world industrial case studies
Requirements
Degree required: BSc in Physics or related exact sciences
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; IELTS overall band 6.5, TOEFL internet-based 90, or Cambridge Certificate in Advanced/Proficiency in English (score 180)
Instruction: English
- Background in physics or closely related exact sciences
- Analytical problem-solving skills
- Interest in interdisciplinary technologies and commercial environments
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-15
Prospective students must submit their application through the Leiden University online admissions portal. Ensure all required academic transcripts and English language proficiency test scores are uploaded prior to the deadline.
- Academic transcripts
- English language test score certificate
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