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Physics

Physics studies Nature on all scales: from elementary particles to nuclei, atoms and molecules, from planets to stars, and from galaxies to the Universe.
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Explore the Universe and everything it contains

Physics studies Nature on all scales: from elementary particles to nuclei, atoms and molecules, from planets to stars, and from galaxies to the Universe. It is a fascinating science, with intense research activity that has led to fundamental discoveries and the development of new technologies.

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Start date

September

Language

Portuguese

Location

Ciências ULisboa Campus

Campo Grande, Cidade Universitária

Duration

3 years (6 semesters)

Annual Fee

697.00€

Payment in ten installments

Number of Credits

180 ECTS

Schedules

Daytime

Vacancies 2026/2027

40 (estimated)

How To Join

Admission Exams

07 - Physics and Chemistry and 19 - Mathematics A

Minimum Admission Grade

120

In a 0-200 scale

Minimum Admission Grade in Admission Exams

100

In a 0-200 scale

Application grade of the last candidate in the first phase in 2025/2026

146,5

Why choose Physics at Ciências?

The exciting world of science and technology

The Bachelor's Degree in Physics provides access to postgraduate studies in Physics or other related areas. The Department of Physics has extensive teaching and research experience that is internationally recognised. This degree is a good choice for those who wish to work at the forefront of science and technology in the future and compete in a highly competitive international job market.

Attractive and Competitive Training

94% placed in one of their top three choices (2025 National Entrance Exam); 91% of graduates satisfied with the training received (2025 Employability Survey - 2022/2023 Graduates).

Top-level research

Leading research and development centers (90% rated as very good or excellent); €38.5 million investment in R&D in 2022; 1,166 scientific articles published in 2022.

Focus on Employability

90.4% employment rate among second cycle graduates and 91.4% of graduates satisfied with their career path (Employability Survey 2025 - Graduates 2022/2023).

Commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation

30+ companies incubated at Tec Labs - Innovation Center; Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Personal Development course units.

Distinctions for academic merit

Recognition of the best students: 65 awards and 154 honorable mentions awarded in 2025.

Learning across borders

200+ mobility agreements, 140 Erasmus+ agreements with 24 countries.

Promotion of academic life

The Student Association, Student Groups, and Vicentuna support integration into school life and organize activities throughout the year.

Sports, wellness, and healthy living

Proximity to the University Stadium for practicing various types of physical exercise;
Science in Harmony activities to promote well-being and individual and social skills.

Environmental responsibility, sustainable future

15,000 m² of green spaces; 1,788 solar panels (509,000 kWh produced); 290 recycling structures; 2 composting and vermicomposting plants; 1 field station (Grândola).
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The Bachelor's Degree in Physics offers a solid and comprehensive education in Fundamental and Applied Physics. It lasts three years, with an initial phase of general education in Physics, Mathematics and Informatics, followed by a second phase of complementary education with three branches: Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, and a minor in another scientific area.

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Study Plan

Semester

1

Study Unit
Credits
Linear Algebra and Analytic Geometry
6 ECTS
Differential and Integral Calculus I
6 ECTS
Mechanics
6 ECTS
Technical Reports
3 ECTS
Computer Programming
6 ECTS
Earth, Environment and Climate
3 ECTS

Semester

2

Study Unit
Credits
Differential and Integral Calculus II
6 ECTS
Elements of Probability and Statistics
6 ECTS
Electromagnetism
6 ECTS
Experimental Physics I
6 ECTS
Numerical Methods
6 ECTS

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