Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy: MSc in Physics (Cologne)

Universitat zu Koln · Cologne, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Campus
Köln
Apply by
Register by 15 January 2027 + 1 more
Starts
Winter and summer semester

Universitat zu Koln 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
A BSc degree (or equivalent) in Physics (or a related field) is required. In particular, we require applicants to have successfully completed the following coursework by the time the semester starts: at least 15 credit points in theoretical physics – Note that either a course in quantum mechanics or a course in statistical physics is required. at least 15 credit points in mathematics at least 15 credit points in advanced experimental physics at least 12 credit points in experimental/practical training (e.g. laboratory practicals)
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 72 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 IELTS Academic: 5.5
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: until 15 January The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: until 15 July
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About this programme

The Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy is a joint programme of graduate studies between the Universities of Bonn and Cologne that was funded through the Excellence Initiative from 2007 to 2019. The MSc programme in Cologne comprises a mandatory part made up of required courses (advanced quantum mechanics or statistical physics and an advanced lab course) as well as an optional part with a broad range of choices. This includes a Master's thesis at the frontier of current research. The two-year Master's programme builds upon the Bachelor's programme. Students acquire advanced skills to solve more complex problems. In this programme, students select their main and minor subjects according to their interests from a considerable number of research areas covered by the Cologne physics institutes. Initially, courses in two main areas of specialisation will be taken. These subjects are oriented in accordance with the main research activities of the participating physics institutes. One of the subjects will develop into the primary, the other into the secondary area of specialisation. As a rule, the primary area of specialisation is also the basis for the MSc thesis. The primary areas of specialisation are: Astrophysics Condensed Matter Physics Foundations of Quantum Technology: Matter, Light, and Information Molecular Physics Nuclear and Particle Physics Quantum Field Theory / General Theory of Relativity Solid State Theory / Computational Physics Statistical and B

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