International Programmes 2024/2025

Physics (MSc) Physics (MSc)

University of Tübingen • Tübingen

Degree
Master of Science
Teaching language
  • English
  • German
Languages

The course language is English or German. The programme can be studied either completely in English or completely in German.

German courses specially designed for international Master's and PhD students are available at the university’s House of Languages. The full German course programme is available at: www.uni-tuebingen.de/en/1056.

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
Programme duration
2 semesters, 4 semesters
Beginning
Winter and summer semester
Application deadline

EU applicants: 15 September for the following winter semester, 31 March for the following summer semester
Non-EU applicants: 15 July for the following winter semester, 15 January for the following summer semester

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
Varied
Additional information on tuition fees

Approx. 1,500 EUR per semester for students from non-EU countries

Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

The Master of Science programme in physics is a research-oriented, one-year or two-year Master's programme established by the Department of Physics within the Faculty of Science at the University of Tübingen. The Department of Physics has a research focus in the areas of astronomy and astrophysics, nuclear and particle physics, astroparticle physics, condensed matter physics, quantum optics, quantum information, nanostructures and interfaces, biological and medical physics, scientific computing, and neuroscience.

Course organisation

The Master's programme is a one-year consecutive study programme following the four-year Bachelor's programme in physics (or an equivalent). The Master's programme consists of the modules "Scientific Specialisation", "Methods and Project Planning" (each with 15 credit points), and the Master's thesis (30 credit points). All three modules will normally be carried out in the working group of the supervisor of the Master's thesis.

Graduates of a three-year Bachelor's programme in physics (or an equivalent degree) can also be accepted into this Master's programme. In this case, the student has to acquire additional so-called "bridging modules" corresponding to 60 credit points at the beginning of the Master's studies. These "bridging modules" encompass modules of a field of specialisation as well as other modules from the Bachelor's programme of physics at the University of Tübingen.

A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
1,500 EUR
Additional information on tuition fees

Approx. 1,500 EUR per semester for students from non-EU countries

Semester contribution

Enrolment fees at the University of Tübingen are currently approx. 160 EUR per semester. This includes use of local public transport free of charge from Mondays to Fridays in the evening, at the weekend and on public holidays. In addition, students may purchase a semester ticket for unlimited use of public transport in the city of Tübingen and the surrounding area (currently approx. 140 EUR).

Costs of living

Estimated basic student expenses are about 950 EUR per month according to the Tübingen Student Services organisation (“Studierendenwerk”), including rent for student accommodation. Rent for private accommodation will be more expensive.

Funding opportunities within the university
No
Academic admission requirements

Bachelor's degree with a grade of at least 3.3 (German grading system)

Skills and knowledge in the following areas: theoretical physics (quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, statistical physics, classical field theory) in the amount of at least 12 credits, experimental physics (astronomy and astrophysics, particle physics, atom and molecular physics, condensed matter, nano structures) in the amount of at least 18 credits, and physical practical courses in the amount of at least 9 credits

Language requirements

Proof of English language skills: native speaker, a Bachelor's degree from a programme conducted in English, or English level B2 CEFR (also possibly English as first language at the German "Abitur" level)

OR

Proof of German language skills according to level B2 CEFR or DSH2

Application deadline

EU applicants: 15 September for the following winter semester, 31 March for the following summer semester
Non-EU applicants: 15 July for the following winter semester, 15 January for the following summer semester

Submit application to

Online application: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/4204

For questions regarding the application process, please contact the International Students Admissions Office via e-mail: study@uni-tuebingen.de.

Possibility of finding part-time employment

Students may find jobs as graduate research assistants for projects of the Department of Physics.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available through the Student Services organisation (“Studierendenwerk“) or on the private market. Rooms in student accommodation cost approx. 200 to 400 EUR per month. As Tübingen is a very attractive place to live, private accommodation is more expensive and can take some effort to find. To make sure you find a suitable place to live, you should start looking as early as possible.

We recommend you apply for student accommodation through the “Studierendenwerk” at the same time that you apply for admission to the Master's programme (https://www.my-stuwe.de/en/housing/halls-of-residence-tuebingen/ and https://www.my-stuwe.de/en/housing/faqs/) and send in a copy of your notification of admission as soon as you have received it (your application won’t be finally processed before the “Studierendenwerk” has received proof of your admission). For further information, check out the “Studierendenwerk” pages on housing in Tübingen (https://www.my-stuwe.de/en/housing/housing-infos/).

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Welcome event
  • Buddy programme
  • Accompanying programme
  • Specialist counselling
General services and support for international students and doctoral candidates

The university offers a number of “onboarding” services for newly arriving international students. These include:

  • a help desk
  • an advisory programme: “How to Study at the University of Tübingen”
  • a wide range of social activities offered by student groups

For further information, please refer to: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/182071.

A student initiative offers a buddy programme and a wide range of social activities during the orientation week and throughout the semester (www.studit-tuebingen.de/en/).

Furthermore, there is the Office for Advising and Admission of International Students (http://www.uni-tuebingen.de/en/90787).

Supervisor-student ratio
The supervisor to student ratio is about 1 to 2.

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