Please note: This page is aimed at prospective students. Are you already a student at Radboud University? You can find your current study programme in the Course catalogue.
Mathematical Physics
Mathematical Physics will bring you up-to-date in modern mathematical physics, and prepares you for research in one (or all) of the three great theories of physics, namely general relativity, quantum (field) theory, and statistical mechanics/thermodynamics. You can profit from the neighbouring departments of astrophysics and high-energy physics, which offer their own Master's specialisation in Particle and Astrophysics, from which you may take some electives.
About this study curriculum
The structure of the Mathematical Physics track is as follows:
- Compulsory courses (8 EC)
- Track electives (40 EC)
- Other electives (32 EC):
- Mathematical electives (14 EC)
- Master electives (12 EC)
- Free electives (6 EC) - Master's thesis Mathematics (40 EC)
Provisional overview for prospective students
This overview provides an indication of the study programme of the academic year 2026-2027 and is aimed at prospective students. It is subject to change and no rights may be derived from it. Already a student at Radboud University? View your current study programme in the Course catalogue.
- P1
- P2
- P3
- P1
- P2
- P3
- P4
For your philosophy course, you can choose one from this list of science philosophy electives.
Required track courses (Mathematical Physics)
Minimum 40 ECMathematics Master's courses
Minimum 14 ECMaster electives
Minimum 12 ECFree electives
Minimum 6 ECStudents choose a minimum of 40 EC from the required track courses of Mathematical Physics from the list below.
- Differential Geometry (MasterMath)
- Symplectic Geometry (MasterMath)
- Riemannian Geometry
- Noncommutative Geometry
- Entropy and Large Deviations
- Lie Groups (MasterMath)
- Lie Algebras (MasterMath)
- Calculus of Variations (MasterMath)
- Calculus of Variations
- PDEs (MasterMath)
- Nonlinear Wave Equations
- Singularities and Black Holes
- Functional Analysis (MasterMath)
- Operator Algebras (MasterMath)
- Quantum Computing (MasterMath)
- Quantum Information Theory (MasterMath)
The full Mastermath course schedule can be found on the Mastermath's website.
In addition to your required track courses, you choose additional Mathematics Master's courses to reach a minimum of 54 EC. The programme is then completed with elective Master's courses (within or outside of Mathematics) up to 72 EC. This gives you the flexibility to tailor your programme to your own interests and ambitions.
- P1
- P2
- P3
- P4