Studies

Studying physics is a challenging yet rewarding journey into the fundamental laws of nature: with motivation and perseverance, you will master mathematical, experimental and computer-based methods, sharpen your mind by tackling tricky problems, and develop tenacity and creativity. It opens the door to an intense world of intellectual activity and modern technologies that help to unravel the mysteries of nature. Driven by curiosity, the joy of understanding and daily progress in your learning, you will gain sound specialist knowledge, technical expertise and a wide range of personal skills that are highly sought after by employers.
A degree in physics qualifies you for academic research as well as for a wide variety of career paths in industry, management, finance and insurance, engineering, and in energy, climate and health technologies; increasingly also in start-ups. The Faculty of Physics at the University of Vienna builds on a tradition of excellence associated with figures such as Christian Doppler, Ludwig Boltzmann, Lise Meitner and Erwin Schrödinger, and combines cutting-edge research with dedicated teaching to offer an education that equips students to compete on the international stage.