Master of Science in Physics (Research-Oriented)

Johannes Gutenberg Universitat Mainz · Mainz, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Mainz
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<p>The application deadline for the summer semester (lectures beginning in April of a given calendar year) is 1 March.</p> <p>The application deadline for the winter semester (lectures beginning in October of a given calendar year) is 1 September. &nbsp;</p> <p>Please be aware that you will have to submit&nbsp;your academic certificates for recognition, which should be done in advance of the above deadlines (six weeks is recommended).&nbsp;The&nbsp;certificate recognition process is a separate step from the MSc application and must be done first.</p> <p>Applications are processed year-round.</p> <p>If you require a student visa, please take&nbsp;note of the visa processing times for the German embassy in your country.</p>
Starts
Winter and summer semester

Johannes Gutenberg Universitat Mainz does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 – €2,200 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Applicants are required to provide proof of a Bachelor's degree in physics with a minimum grade of 3.0 or an equivalent final degree from a university in Germany or abroad. We require the equivalent of at least: 30 CP in experimental physics 19 CP in laboratory work 25 CP in theoretical physics 23 CP in advanced mathematics and calculational methods as well as 9 CP for a written Bachelor's thesis (Note that our three-year BSc programme corresponds to 180 CP.) Applicants with a grade of less than 3.0 may apply for a selection interview. Additionally, applicants may apply for a selection interview if at least 80% of the credit points listed above have been achieved or the applicant has not written a Bachelor's thesis. Requirements to complement the achievements obtained at a foreign university may be imposed. In order to be admitted to the Master's programme, these requirements may not exceed 27 CP and must be met in the first year of the Master's studies. Language requirements Applicants must provide proof of English proficiency. There are several ways to do this: High school diploma/secondary school-leaving certificate from an English-speaking institution University degree in a stu
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First IELTS Academic: 5.5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 79 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 telc English: telc English B2
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The application deadline for the summer semester (lectures beginning in April of a given calendar year) is 1 March. The application deadline for the winter semester (lectures beginning in October of a given calendar year) is 1 September. Please be aware that you will have to submit your academic certificates for recognition, which should be done in advance of the above deadlines (six weeks is recommended). The certificate recognition process is a separate step from the MSc application and must be done first. Applications are processed year-round. If you require a student visa, please take note of the visa processing times for the German embassy in your country.
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About this programme

The students of our Master's programme benefit from an exceptionally wide range of research opportunities, providing them with a choice of more than 50 research groups. During the Master's degree programme, our students benefit from a number of unique programmes that are offered by the PRISMA++ Cluster of Excellence (Precision Physics, Fundamental Interactions and Structure of Matter), the Collaborative Research Centre 1660 "Hadrons and Nuclei as Discovery Tools," and the nearby Max Planck Institute for Chemistry and Polymers Research. While our physics programmes are internationally recognised for their strong focus on research, the excellent student-to-faculty ratio allows for lectures on a remarkably wide range of topics. The exact programme content depends on the specialised subjects chosen. Please find more detailed information about the content in our module handbook, which is attached under "Course organisation". We also have an Excellence Track for qualified MSc programme applicants, generally those in the top 15% of their respective BSc classes. See the website for the separate application details and deadline. We also have a combined BSc/MSc dual degree programme with the University of Valencia. For more information, see this link .

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