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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)

    University of Kassel 🇩🇪 Kassel, Germany

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  2. Diploma

    Physik (Diploma)

    University of Potsdam 🇩🇪 Potsdam, Germany

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  3. Master

    Nuclear Applications (Masters)

    Aachen University of Applied Sciences 🇩🇪 Aachen, Juelich, Germany

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  4. Bachelor

    Physik,Doppel-Bachelor, Bachelor

    Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus 🇩🇪 Cottbus, Germany

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  6. Master

    Solid-State Physics (Masters)

    University of Applied Sciences Duesseldorf 🇩🇪 Düsseldorf, Germany

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  7. Master

    Master Technische Physik

    Ilmenau University of Technology 🇩🇪 Ilmenau, Germany

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics with Integrated Doctorate Programme (FAU is the co-ordinating university)

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

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  9. Master

    Fotophysik synthetischer und biologischer multichromophorer Systeme (Masters)

    University of Bayreuth 🇩🇪 Bayreuth, Germany

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  10. Master

    Physikalische Technik (M.Sc.)

    University of Applied Sciences Mittweida 🇩🇪 Mittweida, Germany

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  11. Master

    Theoretische und Mathematische Physik (Master)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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  12. Other programmes

    Vorträge im Geophysikalischen Kolloquium

    Institut für Geophysik, Universität Hamburg 🇩🇪 Hamburg, Germany

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  13. Master

    Geophysik (Master)

    TU Berg Akademie Freiberg 🇩🇪 Freiberg, Germany

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  15. Master

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

    Technical University Kaiserslautern 🇩🇪 Kaiserslautern, Germany

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Post-doc Positions in Stellar-Physics

    Argelander-Institut für Astronomie 🇩🇪 Bonn, Germany

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  17. Bachelor

    Physik, Bachelor

    Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus 🇩🇪 Cottbus, Germany

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  18. Master

    Physik (Masters)

    University of Tubingen 🇩🇪 Tübingen, Germany

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  19. Master

    Physik, Master

    Technical University of Braunschweig 🇩🇪 Braunschweig, Germany

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  20. Bachelor

    Stellar Physics and Hydrodynamics (Bachelor theses)

    Argelander-Institut für Astronomie 🇩🇪 Bonn, Germany

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  21. Master

    Physik, Master

    University of Augsburg 🇩🇪 Augsburg, Germany

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  22. Diploma

    Physics (Diploma)

    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?

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