Courses are held in English (100%).
Physics and mathematics are indispensable for understanding the world and developing technical innovations. Following in the footsteps of famous former professors such as W. Heisenberg, F. Klein or F. Bloch, you will learn general principles of mathematics and theoretical physics, gain in-depth knowledge on selected topics and conduct independent research. By solving complex problems and transferring concepts to related fields, you will prepare for a job in academia or industry.
Special features:
You will learn the general principles of mathematics and theoretical physics in two fundamental courses on mathematical physics and deepen your expertise on topics like symmetries, geometry, field theory and quantum mechanics. You will gain in-depth knowledge on selected fields by taking elective courses. The course structure allows for multiple individual choices.
Other key benefits:
Job Perspectives:
Owing to the importance of mathematics and physics in modern society, you can follow many avenues for employment in academia and industry. Many graduates earn a PhD and benefit from excellent local opportunities at our institutes of mathematics and theoretical physics and at the MPI for Mathematics in the Sciences, e.g. as a member of our graduate school IMPRS MiS.
Due to the skills shortage in the field of mathematicians, IT specialists, natural scientists and technicians in Germany, you will have excellent opportunities to pursue a wide range of careers in industry and business (e.g. in engineering, medical technology, software development, finance and insurance, communication systems, energy, transport or logistics). Other job opportunities exist in the service sector (e.g. business consulting, technology consulting) or in scientific research institutions and in administration (e.g. material testing, quality assurance, validation, IT security).
In the Master's programme, you will:
The Master's programme consists of two one-year periods. The corner stone in the first phase are the two courses on mathematical physics. They will build on your fundamental knowledge in mathematics and theoretical physics and set the background for the advanced specialised courses you take later on.
In the research phase, you will learn to do independent research under the supervision of a professor or senior scientist, become a part of a research group and contribute to research problems of current interest.
The course structure allows individual choices and thus a wide range of specialisation options. It consists of compulsory modules (rectangular boxes), elective modules (boxes with rounded corners) and compulsory elective modules (octagonal boxes).
In addition to the wide variety of topics in mathematics and theoretical physics mentioned above, you can also make use of the extended selection of elective modules, e.g. meteorology (data assimilation or numerical weather prediction and climate modelling) or informatics (neuro-inspired information processing, artificial neural networks and machine learning, visualisation, graphs and biological nets).
On our programme website and in the study documents, you will find all details on modules, structure and content. Additionally, five study plans of methodologically complementary courses (“tracks”) are given as a guide for you:
There are options for internships at:
312.30 EUR
About 900 to 1,000 EUR per month
GENERAL QUALIFICATION for the study programme is proven by a first professionally recognised degree qualification or a qualification from a state or state-recognised university of cooperative education (German "Berufsakademie”). Further certificates have to be acknowledged by the responsible and officially recognised administration.
Our service for applicants holding an international degree provides a check for university admission to find out if you are qualified to study in Germany using your educational certificates. Information on important additional country-specific requirements is also given.
SUBJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
There are limited work opportunities within the department. The income from typical student jobs is capped at 603 EUR per month. Students might be employed for homework corrections, programming, specific laboratory work or tutorials.
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The guidance and support of our international students is provided centrally by our International Centre. This includes areas before the studies (application, enrolment, advice on study programmes and the start of studies) and during the studies (e.g. study abroad).
Our international students also receive comprehensive advice from the "Studentenwerk Leipzig", which not only covers the area of housing, but fields like psychosocial and social counselling and legal advice.
Leipzig University offers a wide range of support measures for students with disabilities and health conditions. It also provides information on compensation for disadvantages due to disability or chronic diseases, access arrangements and on organising degree programmes.
Leipzig University: studying with disabilities
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