French-German Master's Double Degree Programme in Physics

Freie Universität · Berlin, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Berlin
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<p>The <strong>regular application</strong> deadline is <strong>28 May </strong>during the first year of the Master&#39;s programme.&nbsp;If you plan to apply for <a href="https://www.physik.fu-berlin.de/en/studium/erasmus/outgoing.html">Erasmus</a>&nbsp;funding in parallel, please submit your application by <strong>10 March</strong>.</p> <p>The <strong>early application</strong> deadline is <strong>30 June</strong>&nbsp;prior to starting the Master&rsquo;s studies. Candidates apply simultaneously to the physics Master&rsquo;s programme at Freie Universit&auml;t Berlin (winter semester deadline: 15 August) and the Master&rsquo;s double degree programme.</p>
Starts
Winter semester

Freie Universität does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Academic admission requirements include a professionally-qualifying German or equivalent non-German degree at the university level in physics, corresponding to the Bachelor of Science in Physics at the Freie Universität Berlin.
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEIC: 785 Reading: 385 Listening: 400 Speaking: 160 Writing: 150 PTE Academic: 59 telc English: telc English B2 UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4 Reading: 4 Listening: 4 Speaking: 4 Writing: 4 IELTS Academic: 5.5 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First
German language requirement
A2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz (DSD): Deutsches Sprachdiplom A2 Reading: A2 Listening: A2 Speaking: A2 Writing: A2
Application period
The regular application deadline is 28 May during the first year of the Master's programme. If you plan to apply for Erasmus funding in parallel, please submit your application by 10 March . The early application deadline is 30 June prior to starting the Master’s studies. Candidates apply simultaneously to the physics Master’s programme at Freie Universität Berlin (winter semester deadline: 15 August) and the Master’s double degree programme.
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About this programme

A Joint Programme of Institut Polytechnique de Paris and Freie Universität Berlin Graduates of the physics double degree programme will receive degree certificates from both the Freie Universität Berlin and the Institut Polytechnique de Paris . Over the last 10 years, many physics students have benefited from this double degree programme, certified by the Franco-German University . Key facts: two degrees in one programme consecutive, research-oriented Master's course two-year programme (120 credit points) qualifies graduates for international careers in research 350 EUR monthly support for 10 months during the stay abroad French-German Master's Double Degree Programme First year – study phase in Berlin Students spend the first year at Freie Universität Berlin and complete several modules of their choice. The Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics module is mandatory. Second year – research phase in Palaiseau/Paris Students spend the second year at Institut Polytechnique de Paris. During the first six months, they take compulsory physics modules and a module on French language and cultural literacy. They complete a 12-month research phase in a research group at Institut Polytechnique de Paris, where they carry out their Master’s thesis. Flyer "Double Degree Programme in Physics" Creating Fundamentals for Future Innovations The department of physics at Freie Universität Berlin is strong in both theoretical and experimental physics, with groups focused on biophysics , nanophysic

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