
Physics: Research in Physics, Quantum Matter and Optics
Master

In this specialisation, you will learn how fascinating material properties emerge from a combination of quantum mechanical confinement, electron-electron interaction, and the electron spin property.
The programme covers two themes:
* Condensed Matter Physics studies the electronic, optical and mechanical properties of quantum solids, typically on the nanometer scale and at low temperature. Research topics include superconductivity (discovered in Leiden), low-dimensional systems, molecular electronics, and strongly correlated materials. You will get familiar with the state-of-the-art experimental techniques that are at the core of the Leiden research programme.
* Quantum Optics studies the quantum properties of light, entanglement and its role in photon-matter interaction, again typically on the nanometer scale. Research topics include photon detection, plasmonics, cavity quantum electrodynamics and quantum nanomechanics with the goal to create, manipulate, control and understand quantum systems that are at the heart of future quantum technologies.
This is the right master's programme for you if you are interested in current research themes in quantum matter and optics and experimental approaches to expand our knowledge in these fields. You are curiosity-driven and intrigued by quantum mechanics and its appearance in many state-of-the-art experiments.
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English
Title
Master of Science
Duration
2 years
ECTS credits
Information not available
Accreditation
Tuition fee 2025/2026
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,601
Non-EU/EEA
The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.
€ 21,800
Admission
Application requirements
Information not availableLanguage requirements
- 6.5
- IELTS overall band
- 90
- TOEFL internet based
- 180
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
- 180
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
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Tuition fees | |
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€ 2,601 | |
€ 21,800 | |
InstitutionalThe institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level. |
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Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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1 Sep '25 | 15 May '25 | 1 Apr '25 |
Scholarships
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NL Scholarship
The NL Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.

