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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

    Physics (Combined Bachelor (qualifying for the teaching profession))

    Humboldt University 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  2. Bachelor

    Physics B.Sc.

    University of Stuttgart 🇩🇪 Stuttgart, Germany

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  3. Master

    Physics, Master Grammar school teacher, WS and SS

    Technical University Kaiserslautern 🇩🇪 Kaiserslautern, Germany

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  4. Teacher training

    Physik, (33128),Erw. LA an Realschulen (Teacher)

    University Wuerzburg, Germany 🇩🇪 Würzburg, Germany

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  6. Bachelor

    Physik, BSc

    Leibniz University of Hannover 🇩🇪 Hannover, Germany

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  7. Bachelor

    Materialphysik (BSc)

    Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg 🇩🇪 Erlangen, Germany

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  8. Bachelor

    Physik, B.A. LA HRGe, Math-Nat, örtlicher NC, WS

    University of Cologne 🇩🇪 Cologne, Germany

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  9. Other programmes

    Physik, Lehramt Realschule (PDF/63 KB)

    University Regensburg 🇩🇪 Regensburg, Germany

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  10. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Ruhr-University Bochum 🇩🇪 Bochum, Germany

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  11. Bachelor

    Physics, Bachelor Vocational school teacher, WS and SS

    Technical University Kaiserslautern 🇩🇪 Kaiserslautern, Germany

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  12. Other programmes

    Physik, Lehramt Gymnasium (PDF/74 KB)

    University Regensburg 🇩🇪 Regensburg, Germany

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    IMPRS Physics of Biological and Complex Systems (PhD)

    Göttingen Graduate School for Neurosciences and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB) 🇩🇪 Göttingen, Germany

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  15. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor) (Combined Bachelor - Secondary Subjects (No Teacher Training Option))

    Humboldt University 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  16. Master

    Physics (Master Secondary school teacher)

    Technical University Kaiserslautern 🇩🇪 Kaiserslautern, Germany

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  17. Other programmes

    Physik - Lehramt an Grund- und Hauptschulen

    University of Osnabruck 🇩🇪 Osnabrück, Germany, Germany

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  18. Bachelor

    Geophysics, BSc

    University of Muenster 🇩🇪 Münster, Germany

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  19. Bachelor

    Physik (Bachelor)

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

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  20. Teacher training

    Physik, (E6128),Erw.LA Sonderpäd.(mod.) (Teacher)

    University Wuerzburg, Germany 🇩🇪 Würzburg, Germany

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  21. Bachelor

    Physik (B.Sc.)

    University of Wuppertal 🇩🇪 Wuppertal, Germany

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  22. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor Vocational school teacher)

    Technical University Kaiserslautern 🇩🇪 Kaiserslautern, 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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