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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

    International Degree Course in Imaging Physics B.Sc.

    Hochschule Bremen 🇩🇪 Bremen, Germany

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  2. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor Of Science)

    University of Siegen 🇩🇪 Siegen, Germany

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  3. Other programmes

    Physics -Early Introduction in the Study of Physics FIPS (Distance Learning), Reports/Exams, WS and SS

    Technical University Kaiserslautern 🇩🇪 Kaiserslautern, Germany

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Physik (PhD)

    University of Konstanz 🇩🇪 Konstanz, Germany

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  6. Bachelor

    Physics (BSc)

    Justus Liebig University Giessen 🇩🇪 Giessen, Germany

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  7. Teacher training

    Physik (Teacher) (Lehramt)

    University of Bayreuth 🇩🇪 Bayreuth, Germany

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  8. Bachelor

    Experimentalphysik (Bachelor / Nebenfach)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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  9. Teacher training

    Physics State Examination for teachers (GymPO I)

    University of Stuttgart 🇩🇪 Stuttgart, Germany

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  10. Master

    M.Sc. Physics (International Graduate Course)

    University of Siegen 🇩🇪 Siegen, Germany

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  11. Teacher training

    Physics State Examination for teachers (until WS 2009/10 (WPO))

    University of Stuttgart 🇩🇪 Stuttgart, Germany

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  12. Master

    Technische Physik (Masters)

    De Universiteit Twente (UT) 🇩🇪 AE Enschede, Netherlands, Germany

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  13. Bachelor

    Geophysik (Bachelor)

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

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  15. Master

    Physik (M. Sc.) (Masters)

    TU Dortmund University 🇩🇪 Dortmund, Germany

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  16. Master

    Physics (M.Sc.)

    University of Bonn 🇩🇪 Bonn, Germany

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  17. Bachelor

    Physik B.Sc.

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

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  18. Bachelor

    Physik, (Bachelor)

    University of Ulm 🇩🇪 Ulm, Germany

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  19. Diploma

    Physics (Diplom) DISCONTINUED, Physik (Diplom) AUSLAUFEND

    Technical University of Dresden 🇩🇪 Dresden, Germany

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  20. Other programmes

    Biophysik II Praktikum

    Institute of Biophysics | University of Ulm 🇩🇪 Ulm, Germany

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  21. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Free University Berlin 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  22. Bachelor

    Physik, Bachelor

    University of Augsburg 🇩🇪 Augsburg, 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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