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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

    Halbleiterphysik II

    Institut für Quantenmaterie | Universität Ulm 🇩🇪 Ulm, Germany

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  2. Master

    Physics (MSc)

    Justus Liebig University Giessen 🇩🇪 Giessen, Germany

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  3. Master

    Physik (M.Sc.)

    University Marburg 🇩🇪 Marburg, Germany

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  4. Bachelor

    Physik (Bachelor)

    University of Tubingen 🇩🇪 Tübingen, Germany

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  6. Master

    Physik, Master of Science, 4 Semester

    University of Konstanz 🇩🇪 Konstanz, Germany

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  7. Other programmes

    FB 13 Physik

    Institute of Physics, University of Frankfurt am Main 🇩🇪 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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  8. Teacher training

    Physik (Teacher)

    Free University Berlin 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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    Physik (Online Program)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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  10. Bachelor

    Technische Physik =Physik mit der Studienrichtung Technische Physik, Abschluss: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

    University of Bayreuth 🇩🇪 Bayreuth, Germany

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  11. Teacher training

    Physik Staatsexamen (Teacher) (Lehramt an Mittelschulen, Erste Staatsprüfung)

    Leipzig University 🇩🇪 Deutscher Platz 5, Germany

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  12. Master

    Physics (M.Sc.)

    University of Duisburg-Essen 🇩🇪 Duisburg, Germany

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  13. Bachelor

    Physics B.A. (minor subject)

    University of Stuttgart 🇩🇪 Stuttgart, Germany

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  15. Master

    Physik, Master of Science, WS und SS

    University of Kassel 🇩🇪 Kassel, Germany

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  16. Bachelor

    Physik (Bachelor)

    Free University Berlin 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  17. Teacher training

    Physik (Teacher)

    University Marburg 🇩🇪 Marburg, Germany

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  18. Bachelor

    Physik (Bachelor)

    University of Heidelberg 🇩🇪 Heidelberg, Germany

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  19. Other programmes

    Biophysik für Physiker

    Institut für Medizinische Physik und Biophysik, Universität Leipzig 🇩🇪 Leipzig, Germany

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  20. Bachelor

    Physik, Bachelor

    University of Technology Darmstadt 🇩🇪 Darmstadt, Germany

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  21. Other programmes

    Vorträge im Geophysikalischen Seminar

    Institut für Geophysik, Universität Hamburg 🇩🇪 Hamburg, Germany

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  22. Bachelor

    Meteorologie und Geophysik, B.Sc., Math-Nat, ohne NC, WS/SS; WS empf.

    University of Cologne 🇩🇪 Cologne, 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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