Masters Degree in Physics at Lund University - A Review

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on the quality and specialization of the master's degree in physics at Lund University, as well as living costs in Lund for prospective students. It includes personal experiences and inquiries about the program and financial considerations for students.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the quality and specialization areas of the master's program in physics at Lund University.
  • Another participant shares their positive experience, stating that the standards are very good and highlights the university's strong research reputation, referring to the physics department as "the crown jewel" of research in Lund.
  • Concerns about housing availability in Lund are raised, with a suggestion to arrange accommodation early due to high demand.
  • Questions about living costs in Lund are posed, with estimates ranging from 750 € to 900 € per month, and a participant reflects on their past experience of managing on 750 € monthly.
  • Another participant echoes the inquiry about living costs, seeking confirmation on the sufficiency of 750 € for minimizing expenses.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying degrees of confidence regarding living costs, with some suggesting that 750 € may be sufficient based on personal experience, while others highlight the potential for changes over time. The overall quality of the master's program appears to be positively viewed, but specific details on specializations remain unaddressed.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the discussion regarding the specificity of specialization topics within the master's program and the potential changes in living costs over time. The personal experiences shared may not reflect current conditions.

Who May Find This Useful

Prospective students considering a master's degree in physics at Lund University, individuals interested in studying abroad, and those evaluating living costs in Sweden may find this discussion relevant.

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Does anybody know how good the masters degree in physics at Lund University is? Also what topics do they specialize in? I am considering to study there. Currently I am studying at the University of Technology in Vienna.
 
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I got my master's degree in physics from Lund University in sweden and I would say that the standards are overall very good. Being that it is one of the biggest universities in sweden they specialize in many subtopics, so you probably want to look through the webpage or so for more info.

I have since my masters also done a PhD and am now working as a postdoc in Germany, so I can at least say my education has served my well in an international perspective. I can maybe also mention that in an evaluation of the research quality, by an external reviewer, for various departments in Lund the physics department got the highest grades and was called "the crown jewel" of research in Lund, so I think it's a pretty safe bet.

If you do go however, remember to arrange an apartment as soon as possible as it's a very popular student city, and it's always hard to find housing.

Hope that helps.
 
Thank you very much for your answer. I have another question regarding the living costs in Lund. I saw estimates from 750 € to 900 € a month. Is it realistic that 750 € are sufficient if I try to minimize spending?
 
snemelc said:
Thank you very much for your answer. I have another question regarding the living costs in Lund. I saw estimates from 750 € to 900 € a month. Is it realistic that 750 € are sufficient if I try to minimize spending?

yeah, I remember getting by on about 750 euros for a while before I could get a teaching job so I guess it should work. On the other hand that was 10 years ago ;)
 

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