General Information

The Department of Physics of the University of Crete organises each year a one year intensive Master's Degree Program in 'Advanced Physics'.

The curriculum is a combination of advanced general physics courses, and a number of elective courses from a wide spectrum of modern physics reflecting the interests and activities in the Department. The curriculum includes an original research thesis project, which is an integral part of the program.

Detailed Program Guide

The experimental or theoretical Master's thesis project is carried out under the supervision of a faculty member or researcher of the Department, in a modern cutting-edge research area. The general scientific areas covered by the program are Astrophysics and Space Physics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Condensed Matter Physics and Theoretical High Energy Physics.

The state-of-the-art facilities of the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser at the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH) and Skinakas Observatory are available for the implementation of the research project.

Graduate Program

The graduate program in 'Advanced Physics' has a nominal duration of 1 year (12 months).

To obtain their Master's degree, students must complete 60 ECTS; 30 from courses and 30 from a research project.

  • During the 1st academic semester (4 calendar months) students typically follow 2 general advanced physics courses (6 ECTS each) and 1 elective course (5 ECTS).
  • In the 2nd semester (4 calendar months), the students typically take 1 further general course and 1 elective.
  • The courses are complemented by a 4-month research project (30 ECTS). Typically students start the project at the end of the first semester.
  • The students participate in the teaching and research activities of the Department.

    • Students who are unable to complete their studies within the above mentioned 12 month period, may request an extension before the end of the program. This extension can be granted for at most 12 additional months and only in exceptional cases following a decision by the Graduate Program Committee.