Physics

How does nature work? And how can we use its concepts? By creating models and formulating natural laws, we learn to describe and predict the world around us. If this interests you, then the Bachelor's degree in Physics at the University of Groningen might be the right choice for you.

During this international Bachelor’s programme, you will explore the foundations of physics, a 'hard' science based on precise measurement, analytical thinking, and mathematical modelling. You will learn to describe and predict natural phenomena and gain skills highly valued by employers, from scientific research to industry consultancy. Whether your ambition lies in understanding quantum particles, improving medical technology, or tackling global energy challenges, Physics in Groningen prepares you for the future.

 What to expect from the Bachelor’s programme Physics

• Study fundamental topics like mechanics, electricity & magnetism, and quantum physics.
• Gain hands-on experience in labs and learn to translate complex theories into practical solutions.
• Deepen your knowledge by specialising in Biophysics & Medical Physics, Energy & Environmental Physics, Nanophysics, Particle Physics, or Physics education.

The Groningen science and engineering programmes stand out for their academic excellence. The work pace in the first year is generally high and the courses contents demanding. The first year curriculum concentrates on laying a sound basis for our engineering and natural science disciplines. This allows our students to choose their specialization tracks already in the second half of the first year.

Why study this programme in Groningen?

• At the University of Groningen you will study under researchers who have gained a worldwide reputation in their field. The linked Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, for example, is ranked in the top 15 of its kind worldwide.
• The first semester of this programme offers you the opportunity to orientate broadly. You can easily switch to the Bachelor's programme Astronomy after the first semester, or Applied Physics within the first year.

* The University of Groningen is the only Dutch university who offers a Physics Bachelor's programme in English. * Our faculty is the home of the 2016 Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry, Ben Feringa, and the Nobel Prize winner in Physics, Frits Zernike.