Master's in Theoretical Physics

Master's in Theoretical Physics is a postgraduate (master's) course in engineering at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid in Madrid, Spain. It takes 1 year (60 ECTS), with intakes in September.

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid is a public institution, ranked 226 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is €5,044 a year, about ₹5.3 lakh.

Madrid public price for non-EU non-residents, €84.07 per ECTS credit (2026–27) × 60 credits; run with the Institute for Theoretical Physics (IFT UAM-CSIC)

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Spain as a whole: €9,000–14,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• A bachelor's degree allowing master's study in India, checked by UAM on application.
• Apply in UAM's master's pre-registration phases (usually spring to early summer). Each master's sets its own criteria.
• UAM asks for B2 Spanish for master's study; English-taught programmes set their own English requirement.
• After acceptance, enrol and pay, then apply for the Spanish student visa.

For this course: Taught in English; confirm the required level with UAM.

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This course starts in: September.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Spain, then arrange accommodation.

• Passport
• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets (bachelor's) or degree certificate and transcripts (master's), apostilled and translated where required
• Homologation resolution or UNEDasiss accreditation for bachelor's applicants
• Spanish (DELE/SIELE) or English certificate, as the programme requires
• CV and motivation letter for master's
• Proof of funds and health insurance for the student visa

• Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's scholarships

  Erasmus Mundus master's with UAM as a partner

  Value: Full scholarship covering participation costs plus a monthly allowance

  Apply to each programme by its deadline (often January–February). Highly competitive.

  Official page

• UAM grants for enrolled students

  Bachelor's and master's

  Value: Varies by call

  UAM publishes calls during the year; many are for residents or for students already enrolled. Check after admission.

  Official page

La Autónoma, as it is known in Spain, was created in 1968 as part of a reform that set up new 'autonomous' universities in Madrid and Barcelona. It quickly built a reputation for research and became known for its law, sciences and medicine. Its alumni and staff include Nobel laureate Severo Ochoa, after whom a major molecular biology centre on campus is named.

Most of the university sits on one large campus at Cantoblanco in the north of the Madrid region, with its own train station on the commuter line into the city. The campus also hosts national research institutes run with the Spanish research council (CSIC), which makes UAM especially strong in physics, chemistry, biology and materials science. Medicine is taught at a separate campus next to La Paz university hospital.

Engineering courses at other universities in Spain

• University Master's Degree in Telecommunication Engineeringautonomous-university-of-barcelona90 ECTS (about 1.5 years), School of Engineering, Bellaterra; 40 places · €3,960 / year
• University Master's Degree in Applied Nanoscience: From Materials to Devicesautonomous-university-of-barcelona1 year (60 ECTS), Faculty of Science · €3,960 / year
• Master's Degree in Smart Industrycomillas-pontifical-university1 year (60 ECTS) · €15,914 / year
• Official Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering and Official Master's Degree in the Electric Power Industrycomillas-pontifical-university2 years (150 ECTS) · €22,064 / year
• Master in Aeronautical EngineeringUniversidad Carlos III de Madrid90 ECTS over 3 semesters, Leganés; 80 places · €9,288 / year
• Master in Telecommunications EngineeringUniversidad Carlos III de Madrid1.5 years (90 ECTS); bilingual version at Madrid–Puerta de Toledo, Spanish version at Leganés; 80 places · €9,288 / year

More courses at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

• Bachelor's in Business Administration and Management4 years (240 ECTS) · €6,823 / year
• Bachelor's in Economics4 years (240 ECTS) · €6,823 / year
• Bachelor's in Computer Engineering4 years (240 ECTS) · €7,714 / year
• Bachelor's in Biochemistry4 years (240 ECTS) · €7,714 / year
• Master's in Data Science1 year (60 ECTS) · €5,044 / year
• Master's in Molecular Biomedicine1 year (60 ECTS) · €5,044 / year

We researched this page on 23 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

1. Universidad Autónoma de Madrid: Master's in Theoretical Physics (opens in a new tab)
2. Universidad Autónoma de Madrid: home page (key figures) (opens in a new tab)
3. UAM exchange fact sheet 2025–26 (language requirements) (opens in a new tab)
4. THE World University Rankings 2027: Autonomous University of Madrid (opens in a new tab)
5. QS World University Rankings 2027 (opens in a new tab)