OpenFieldLund University & LINXS Joint Master of Science in Synchrotron and Neutron Science
Two-year specialized master's curriculum training beamline specialists in X-ray photonics, inelastic neutron scattering, small-angle scattering (SAXS/SANS), and cryo-EM.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in physics, chemistry, or materials engineering with at least 180 ECTS
- English language proficiency
- English 6 equivalent (IELTS 6.5 with no band below 5.5)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Motivation statement detailing research focus in condensed matter physics or biophysics
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee contacts
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Swedish Institute scholarships and LINXS graduate student research stipends
- Application fee
- 900 SEK (universityadmissions.se non-EU fee)
- Tuition / joining costs
- 0 SEK for EU/EEA citizens; 145,000 SEK/year for non-EU
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (National Swedish university application round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official LINXS - Institute of Advanced Neutron and X-ray Science documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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