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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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    Nuclear Applications

    Business Studies, Aachen University of Applied Sciences 🇩🇪 Aachen, Germany

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  2. Master

    Physik, Master of Science (Konsekutiv)

    Hamburg University 🇩🇪 Hamburg, Germany

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  3. Master

    Physik, Wintersemester, kein N.C. (Masters)

    Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg 🇩🇪 Magdeburg, Germany

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  4. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Humboldt University 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  6. Master

    Physik der Erde und der Atmosphäre, M.Sc., Math-Nat, WS/SS

    University of Cologne 🇩🇪 Cologne, Germany

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  7. Master

    Physik (Biophysik) (Masters)

    Technical University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Garching, Freising, Germany

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  8. Master

    Physik/Physics, M.Sc., WS+SS

    Technical University of Berlin 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  9. Master

    Physics (Master of Education)

    Humboldt University 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  10. Bachelor

    Physik B.Sc. Lehramt an Berufskollegs

    RWTH Aachen University / German Research School 🇩🇪 Aachen, Germany

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  11. Master

    Physik, BS/MEd

    Leibniz University of Hannover 🇩🇪 Hannover, Germany

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  12. Other programmes

    Physik, LHR, LGy, LBK

    University of Paderborn 🇩🇪 Paderborn, Germany

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  13. Master

    Physik, Master (M.Ed.) - konsekutiv

    University of Mainz 🇩🇪 Mainz, Germany

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  15. Other programmes

    Physik, Lehramt Grundschule (PDF/64 KB)

    University Regensburg 🇩🇪 Regensburg, Germany

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  16. Master

    Mathematische Physik, Master of Science (Konsekutiv)

    Hamburg University 🇩🇪 Hamburg, Germany

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  17. Bachelor

    Physik, B.A. LA SP, Math-Nat, KP, WS

    University of Cologne 🇩🇪 Cologne, Germany

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  18. Bachelor

    Physik, Bachelor of Science, 6 Semester

    University of Konstanz 🇩🇪 Konstanz, Germany

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  19. Bachelor

    Physik (2 Fächer Bachelor)

    University of Oldenburg 🇩🇪 Oldenburg (Germany), Germany

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  20. Bachelor

    Physik, 2-Fächer-Bachelor

    Technical University of Braunschweig 🇩🇪 Braunschweig, Germany

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  21. Bachelor

    Physics, Bachelor Secondary school teacher, WS and SS

    Technical University Kaiserslautern 🇩🇪 Kaiserslautern, Germany

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  22. Bachelor

    Physik (Bachelor)

    Universität Fridericana Karlsruhe (Technische Hochschule) 🇩🇪 Karlsruhe, 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?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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