European Master of Science in Nuclear Fusion and Engineering Physics
The studies in nuclear fusion and engineering physics aim at training the next generation of physicists and engineers in the field of magnetic confinement fusion for clean and safe energy supply. The programme offers high-level education supported by world-class fusion laboratories and fusion industry. With students residing at two universities in two different countries, the programme also provides a well-integrated cultural experience.
Open Days
Each spring there is a Graduation Fair. It consists of a job fair (with more than 200 different companies) and a postgrad/master fair.
For some programmes, there is a specific Open Day. If this is the case, you will find the date here (at the latest Feb 15th).
Admission for students holding a Flemish degree
- Admission Subject to an Enquiry into the Suitability of the Holder of the Diploma
- programme new structure
- Bachelor in de fysica
- Bachelor in de fysica en de sterrenkunde
- Bachelor in de ingenieurswetenschappen, afstudeerrichting: toegepaste natuurkunde
- Bachelor in de ingenieurswetenschappen: toegepaste natuurkunde
- programme old structure
- Burgerlijk natuurkundig ingenieur
- programme new structure
- Upon Approval by the Faculty: Admission Subject to Passing a Preparatory Course
- ECTS credits to be decided upon by the Faculty
- programme new structure
- Bachelor in de ingenieurswetenschappen (KMS) (Voorbereidingsprogramma tot European Master of Science in Nuclear Fusion and Engineering Physics)
- Een diploma van 'Master in Engineering Technology' (Voorbereidingsprogramma tot European Master of Science in Nuclear Fusion and Engineering Physics)
- Een diploma van een opleiding 'Bachelor of Science in de ingenieurswetenschappen' (met inbegrip van 'architectuur') (Voorbereidingsprogramma tot European Master of Science in Nuclear Fusion and Engineering Physics)
- Een diploma van een opleiding 'Master of Science in de industriële wetenschappen' (Voorbereidingsprogramma tot European Master of Science in Nuclear Fusion and Engineering Physics)
- programme old structure
- Een diploma van 'Industrieel Ingenieur' (Voorbereidingsprogramma tot European Master of Science in Nuclear Fusion and Engineering Physics)
- programme new structure
- ECTS credits to be decided upon by the Faculty
Additional Information on Admission (Flemish Degree)
Holders of one of the above-mentioned diplomas can apply for the programme via the FUSION-EP website: https://www.em-master-fusion.org/. Application is possible within the period indicated on the website (for enrolment in the academic year 2023-2024: from 15 November 2022 to 15 February 2023).
Study results and motivation are some of the important selection criteria. Specialisation in plasma physics or nuclear engineering is not required, but can be an asset. Three recommendation letters are needed.
Admission for Students holding a Non-Flemish Degree
The minimum degree required is a Bachelor’s degree in physics or engineering. Candidates can apply for the programme via the FUSION-EP website: https://www.em-master-fusion.org/. Application is possible within the period indicated on the website (for enrolment in the academic year 2023-2024: from 15 November 2022 to 15 February 2023).
Quality of the institute where you studied, study results and motivation are some of the important selection criteria. Specialisation in plasma physics or nuclear engineering is not required, but can be an asset. Three recommendation letters are needed.
Language requirements
Language requirements for this study programme differ from the required standard level for English taught study programmes as specified in the Ghent University Education and Examination Code:
English: TOEFL 94 (internet-based) - IELTS: 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 for each part) - Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), grade C1 (CAE). English tests results provided by universities are not considered a sufficient proof.
Prospective students who can prove that they have followed a comprehensive English-based instruction at an institute for higher education during at least two years (students may be recognized as having completed 120 ECTS) are exempted from this requirement.
Flexible trajectories
Flexible trajectories refers to alternative ways of following our courses. It might mean that a course can be spread in time as to allow the combination of work and studying, or that students with special needs get the support they need to allow a successful study career.
An international experience
Student mobility is an inherent part of the programme structure and philosophy. Each student resides at two universities in two different countries (60 credits at university A during master 1, 60 credits at university B during master 2, including 30 credits for the master’s dissertation). Furthermore, all students meet twice at the yearly Summer Event, once as a master 1 student and once defending the dissertation as a master 2 student. The Summer Event plays a crucial role, but this is only the yearly culmination point of contacts between the involved supervisors and/or promotors and research groups. In addition, EU-students can spend up to two months at one of the partner institutions outside Europe in the second master. Scholar cooperation and mobility is furthermore promoted by the specialised tracks in master 2, as well as a Joint Experimentation and Analysis session at the Institute for Plasma Physics in Prague and a Winter Event for all students near the ITER site at Cadarache, France.