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Master Physics (International Center for Fundamental Physics, ENS-PSL) at Université PSL (Paris Sciences et Lettres)

Université PSL (Paris Sciences et Lettres), France

Programme overview

English-language two-year master (120 ECTS, full-time) at the International Center for Fundamental Physics at ENS-PSL providing a thorough grounding in the theoretical and experimental basis of fundamental physics, part of the PSL Physics graduate programme and run with Sorbonne Université, Université Paris Cite, Université Paris-Saclay and Institut Polytechnique de Paris.

Faculty: ENS - PSL (ICFP)  |  Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in English  |  Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France

What you will study

Year 1 introduces statistical physics, quantum mechanics and relativity, with an internship in the second semester. Year 2 specialises in one of four tracks: Condensed Matter Physics; Soft Matter and Biological Physics; Quantum Physics from Atoms to the Solid State; Theoretical Physics, ending in a research internship.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application file via the PSL portal plus interview for Year 1 (24 November 2025 to 23 January 2026); Year 2 application 3 February to 30 April 2026. Direct entry to Year 2 requires 60 recognised ECTS at M1 level and thorough training in quantum mechanics and statistical physics.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026-2027). French and EU students, set by ministerial decree. CVEC (EUR 105) not included. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026-2027). Non-EU students not benefiting from an exemption, set by ministerial decree. CVEC not included. Source

Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)

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