Swiss Universities: Find Theoretical Physics Programs

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The discussion revolves around finding suitable theoretical physics programs at universities, specifically comparing institutions in Sweden, namely Lund and Uppsala, while also mentioning Swiss universities like ETH and EPFL.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks advice on whether to apply to Lund or Uppsala for theoretical physics.
  • Another participant corrects the original poster by noting that Lund and Uppsala are in Sweden, not Switzerland.
  • A participant shares their perspective that Uppsala is more recognized for its theoretical physics program compared to Lund, which is perceived to focus more on nanotechnology.
  • The same participant suggests that if the original poster considers studying in Switzerland, ETH and EPFL are highly regarded for physics programs.

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There is no consensus on the best choice between Lund and Uppsala, as opinions vary regarding their respective strengths in theoretical physics and related fields.

Contextual Notes

Participants express differing views on the reputation of the universities mentioned, and there is an underlying assumption that program quality may influence the decision-making process.

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Hi,

I´m planning to apply to some swiss universities so if there is anyone familiar with Swedish universities who can tell me.
Where to go for theoretical physics, Lund or Uppsala?

Thakx
 
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Sorry, not entirely related to the post, but thought I should point out that Swiss means from Switzerland and those two universities are in Sweden
 
sorry i confuse them, any help in how can i edit the title?
 
I know people who have studied or are studying theoretical physics at both universities and from that I get the feeling that the university in Uppsala is more known for their program in theoretical physics than the university in Lund. Lund I think is more famous for its research into nanotechnology for example and is therefore better suited if you want to become an experimental physicist. This is my opinion of course and if you want to study in Sweden, you better get your geography right ;) If you do end up in Switzerland I can recommend the ETH or the EPFL, which are both ranked highly for their programs in physics
 
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