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Engineering

Master Fundamental Physics and Applications - Matter and Radiation (MR) at Université d'Orléans

Université d'Orléans, France

Programme overview

Gives high-level research training in condensed matter physics (heterogeneous or disordered materials, nanostructures) and interactions between radiation (waves or particles) and matter.

Faculty: UFR Sciences et Techniques  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in French  |  Location: Orléans, Centre-Val de Loire, France

What you will study

M1 mandatory for all students: semester 1 includes quantum mechanics (6 ECTS), atomic and molecular physics and spectroscopy (6 ECTS), general relativity (5 ECTS).

Career pathways

Doctoral thesis (100% of students who wish), then direct entry or industrial or academic careers in advanced materials, nanotechnology, energy and cosmetics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Recruits in M1 and M2. M1: admission by right for holders of the Physics licence of any French university; on file for other students.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026-2027). National registration fee (droits nationaux) listed on the fee schedule; registration fee set by the Ministry, not separate programme tuition. CVEC and any component-specific complementary fee are excluded. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026-2027). Fee listed for students with international mobility status (usagers à mobilité internationale) on the fee schedule; registration fee, excluding CVEC and any complementary component fee. Source

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://monmaster.gouv.fr

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