For students who enjoy asking fundamental questions about the universe, UAM’s English-taught master’s offers a focused year of theoretical physics in Madrid. Two routes cover elementary particles and cosmology, or astrophysics and physics of the cosmos.
Course essentials
- Institution
- Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM)
- Country
- Spain
- Subject
- Physics and materials science
- Study level
- Master's degree
- Teaching language
- English
- Study format
- On campus
- Campus
- Faculty of Sciences, Cantoblanco, Madrid, Spain
- Duration
- 1 academic year
- Credits
- 60 ECTS
- Tuition
- The official course page displays approximate first-registration tuition of €2,736, or €5,079 for non-EU students who are non-residents. The fee box does not identify an academic year. Confirm the applicable category, intake-year price and additional charges with UAM.
- Intake
- The published 2026–27 application rounds have closed. Dates for 2027–28 were not verified on 19 October 2026; follow UAM's master's admissions calendar for the next opportunity.
Information reviewed: 2026-10-19
Developing your scientific interests
This is a research-oriented course. It can be a useful setting for deepening the mathematical reasoning and scientific curiosity you developed during your first degree.
Think about the questions you would like to investigate, then compare the modules and research topics with those interests. If you are considering doctoral study, conversations about potential project supervision can help you explore what a longer research journey might involve.
Applying
A physics degree or equivalent is the main entry background. Related degrees, including mathematics, chemistry or engineering, may be considered with additional preparation. UAM specifies English at B2 level.
Applications are online. The master’s admissions calendar is the place to watch for the next cycle; the published 2026–27 rounds have already ended.
See the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) profile and our guide to studying in Spain for more context when planning your move.
Official information
Use the official course page for course and entry details, and UAM’s fees guidance when building your budget. Reviewed on 19 October 2026.