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Study Physics in Germany

Physics investigates the laws of nature from particles to the universe – mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum physics and astrophysics – with strong mathematics and laboratory components.

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  1. Bachelor

    Physik, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - 1-Fach-Studiengang

    Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg 🇩🇪 Freiburg, Germany

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  2. Other programmes

    Physik, Staatsexamen (Lehramt Gymnasium) - Haupt- und Beifach

    Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg 🇩🇪 Freiburg, Germany

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  3. Master

    Physik, Master of Science (M.Sc.)

    Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg 🇩🇪 Freiburg, Germany

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  4. Other programmes

    Physikum Komplettkurs

    Lecturio GmbH 🇩🇪 Leipzig, Germany

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Geophysics, PhD

    University of Muenster 🇩🇪 Münster, Germany

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Astroparticle Physics Integrated PhD Program

    Jacobs University 🇩🇪 Bremen, Germany

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  8. Master

    Geophysics, MSc

    University of Muenster 🇩🇪 Münster, Germany

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  9. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science Physik

    Faculty of Physics and Astronomy | Ruprecht Karls University Heidelberg 🇩🇪 Heidelberg, Germany

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  10. Bachelor

    Physik (IPSP) (Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.))

    Leipzig University 🇩🇪 Deutscher Platz 5, Germany

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Graduiertenschule für Fundamentale Physik (PhD)

    University of Heidelberg 🇩🇪 Heidelberg, Germany

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  12. Bachelor

    Econophysics, Bachelor

    Chemnitz University of Technology 🇩🇪 Chemnitz, Germany

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  13. Graduate

    Leibniz-Graduate School for Molecular Biophysics

    FMP-Berlin 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany, Germany

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  15. Diploma

    Biophysics (Diploma)

    Technical University Kaiserslautern 🇩🇪 Kaiserslautern, Germany

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  16. Diploma

    Diplom Physik

    Faculty of Physics and Astronomy | Ruprecht Karls University Heidelberg 🇩🇪 Heidelberg, Germany

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  17. Master

    Stellar Physics and Hydrodynamics (Master theses)

    Argelander-Institut für Astronomie 🇩🇪 Bonn, Germany

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  18. Research

    International Helmholtz Research School of Biophysics and Soft Matter (IHRS BioSoft)

    University of Cologne 🇩🇪 Cologne, Germany

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  19. Master

    Master/Diplom Thesis on Cluster Physics (Master theses)

    Argelander-Institut für Astronomie 🇩🇪 Bonn, Germany

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  20. Diploma

    Diplom Technische Physik

    Ilmenau University of Technology 🇩🇪 Ilmenau, Germany

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  21. Other programmes

    Bonn International Physics Programme (BIPP)

    Argelander-Institut für Astronomie 🇩🇪 Bonn, Germany

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Astrophysics and Cosmology

    Argelander-Institut für Astronomie 🇩🇪 Bonn, Germany

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Study Physics in Germany – facts and figures

In Germany, 85 universities and colleges offer 360 Physics programmes: 118 Bachelor, 115 Master and 18 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Würzburg, Kaiserslautern, München and Berlin. Institutions with the widest choice: University Wuerzburg, Germany, Technical University Kaiserslautern and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.

Degrees in Physics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Physics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Physics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Physics programmes?

The directory lists 360 Physics programmes at 85 institutions in Germany. Popular cities include Würzburg, Kaiserslautern and München.

How long does it take to study Physics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Physics programmes in Germany?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University Wuerzburg, Germany, Technical University Kaiserslautern, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Humboldt University and Argelander-Institut für Astronomie.

How do I apply?

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