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    Applied Physics

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    Enschede, NLMScIn-person2 years
    €40,600.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    51%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    120
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Applied Physics at Universiteit Twente is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Enschede, NL. Tuition is €40,600.

    About the program

    Combines fundamental physics with engineering to create or improve practical devices and systems such as solar cells and microchips. Offers specializations in Materials Science, Photonics, Physics of Fluids, and Quantum Physics, including elective courses, research group thesis, and internship.

    Focus: both
    QS 251-300 Applied Physics

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT (internet-based) certificate, not older than two years, with an overall score of 90, and a minimum score on each section of at least 21
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS (academic) certificate, not older than two years, with an overall band score of at least 6.5, and a minimum score on each section of at least 6.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year Orientation Year visa (Zoekjaar) (Netherlands)

    €15,600.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Applied Physics at Universiteit Twente cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Applied Physics at Universiteit Twente is €40,600 across 120 required credits.
    Is Applied Physics at Universiteit Twente online or in-person?
    Applied Physics at Universiteit Twente is offered in-person.
    How long does Applied Physics at Universiteit Twente take to complete?
    Applied Physics at Universiteit Twente is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for Applied Physics at Universiteit Twente?
    Per the program's published guidance: 75% (First Class)
    How competitive is Applied Physics at Universiteit Twente?
    Applied Physics at Universiteit Twente reports an acceptance rate of approximately 51%.