Astrophysical Tests of Physical Theories

5 credits

Course, Master's level, 1FA227

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
33%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
19 January 2026–22 March 2026
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

120 credits with quantum physics/quantum mechanics. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Selection

Higher education credits in science and engineering (maximum 240 credits)

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 12,083
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 12,083

Read more about fees.

Application deadline
15 October 2025
Application code
UU-63067

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
19 December 2025–18 January 2026
Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
33%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
19 January 2026–22 March 2026
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

120 credits with quantum physics/quantum mechanics. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
19 December 2025–18 January 2026
Information on registration from the department

Expand the information below to show details on how to apply and entry requirements.

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
33%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
18 January 2027–21 March 2027
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

120 credits with quantum physics/quantum mechanics. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Selection

Higher education credits in science and engineering (maximum 240 credits)

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 13,750
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 13,750

Read more about fees.

Application deadline
15 October 2026
Application code
UU-63067

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
4 January 2027–17 January 2027
Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
33%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
18 January 2027–21 March 2027
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

120 credits with quantum physics/quantum mechanics. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
4 January 2027–17 January 2027
Information on registration from the department

About the course

What are theories, models, observations and phenomena, and how do they relate to one another? Astrophysical and epistemological aspects.

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