Study programs in Innsbruck
Bachelor's degree - Shaping your future
The Bachelor’s degree in Physics gives you a solid foundation in the fundamental principles of physics, preparing you for a successful career in industry and research or for further academic pursuits.
- Broad basic education in physics: Mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, quantum mechanics, astrophysics, particle physics, etc.
- Practical experience: Lab courses, programming and computer simulations
- Individual specialisation: Large selection of elective modules
- Key competences: Analytical thinking, problem solving, teamwork & communication
Graduation opens up a world of opportunities. With your problem-solving skills and ability to work independently, you’ll be prepared for a wide range of careers in science and technology—whether in industry or research.
Master's degree - Your specialization
The Master's degree program in Physics in Innsbruck offers you a unique opportunity to specialise at an internationally renowned research location.
Research specialisations in Innsbruck:
- Quantum Science
- Quantum Engineering
- Ion and applied physics
- Multi-particle physics
- Computational Physics
- Astrophysics and particle physics
You can deepen these specialisations individually by choosing from a wide range of electives. The degree program concludes with a Master's thesis, which you write as an independent research project in one of the above-mentioned areas of physics. You will actively participate in one of the 30 or so research groups and be directly involved in current scientific projects.
Completing the Master's degree programme at the University of Innsbruck opens up numerous career opportunities in research, high-tech industry, finance, data science, medical physics or IT.
Doctoral program - Your research
The doctoral program in Physics is aimed at you if you are a graduate of the Master's degree programme and aspire to a career in research and teaching at universities or research-related institutions. It offers you the opportunity to conduct independent research at the highest international level and gain new scientific insights.
Programme content:
- Research work: independent implementation of scientific projects in a specialised area of physics, as well as publication in specialist journals.
- Courses: Participation in specialised seminars and courses to deepen specialist knowledge and acquire key skills.
- Scientific exchange: Presentation and discussion of research results at national and international conferences.
Teacher training - Imparting Knowledge, Sparking Curiosity
The Physics teacher training program prepares you optimally for teaching at secondary schools. It combines technical, didactic and pedagogical training to teach physics concepts in an understandable and exciting way.
Programme content:
- Expertise: Mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, etc.
- Didactics: teaching physical content through experiments & digital methods
- Pedagogy: educational science, psychology & practical school experience
After graduating, you will be qualified to teach physics at general secondary schools, new secondary schools and vocational secondary schools, among others.