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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. Other programmes

    Angewandte Physik

    University of Wiesbaden 🇩🇪 Wiesbaden Rüsselsheim Geisenheim, Germany

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Masse, Spektrum, Symmetrie: Teilchenphysik in der Ära des Large Hadron Colliders (GRK 1504) (Doctorate)

    Dresden University of Technology 🇩🇪 Dresden, Germany

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Quantum Many Body Dynamics and Non-Equilibrium Physics (PhD)

    University of Heidelberg 🇩🇪 Heidelberg, Germany

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  4. Master

    Augenoptik und Psychophysik, Master of Science

    Aalen University 🇩🇪 Aalen, Germany

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  6. Diploma

    Physik, (11128),Diploma

    University Wuerzburg, Germany 🇩🇪 Würzburg, Germany

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  7. Master

    Applied Geophysics M.Sc.

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

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Physik, (06128),Doctorate

    University Wuerzburg, Germany 🇩🇪 Würzburg, Germany

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  9. Bachelor

    Physik, (B1128),Bachelor(1 Hptf.,1 Nf.)

    University Wuerzburg, Germany 🇩🇪 Würzburg, Germany

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  10. Other programmes

    Physics -Early Introduction in the Study of Physics FIPS (Distance Learning)

    Technical University Kaiserslautern 🇩🇪 Kaiserslautern, Germany

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  11. Diploma

    Petrophysik (Diploma)

    Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) 🇩🇪 Karlsruhe, Germany

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Physik, (92128),Doctorateseignungsprüfung

    University Wuerzburg, Germany 🇩🇪 Würzburg, Germany

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  13. Master

    Physics -Early Introduction in the Study of Physics FIPS (Distance Learning) (Master Vocational school teacher)

    Technical University Kaiserslautern 🇩🇪 Kaiserslautern, Germany

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  15. Master

    Physics, MSc

    University of Muenster 🇩🇪 Münster, Germany

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  16. Master

    Physik, Master

    University of Paderborn 🇩🇪 Paderborn, Germany

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  17. Diploma

    Physik (Diploma)

    University of Ulm 🇩🇪 Ulm, Germany

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  18. Master

    Master of Science in Astrophysik

    Argelander-Institut für Astronomie 🇩🇪 Bonn, Germany

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  19. Master

    Physics, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science

    University of Düsseldorf 🇩🇪 Düsseldorf, Germany

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  20. Bachelor

    Physics (B.Sc.)

    University of Duisburg-Essen 🇩🇪 Duisburg, Germany

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  21. Master

    Biophysics, (M.Sc.)

    Humboldt University 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  22. Master

    Master of Science Physik

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