Physics

full time

Master of Science

Master
Degree

4 semesters

Standard period of study (amount)

Paderborn

Location

October 2025 (Germans and inhabitants)

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

Physics

Focus

Computational Material Science, Optoelectronics and Photonics

Target group

Bachelor graduates whose degree must include the following skills: -\tExperimental Physics: Command of the basic concepts of classical physics (mechanics, electrodynamics, optics, thermodynamics) as well as quantum, nuclear and solid state physics. -\tTheoretical Physics: Mastery of the theoretical foundations and methods of classical mechanics, electrodynamics, quantum mechanics and thermodynamics, coupled with skills in modelling and abstract mathematical formulation of physical facts. -\t Physics practicals: Recognising and extracting essential physical relationships based on experiments conducted independently by the applicant, documentation and critical evaluation of the test results. -\tMathematics: Command of the basic mathematical concepts and methods that are required to understand and solve problems in the field of physics. This refers to solid knowledge in the fields of linear algebra, analysis series, differential equations, vector analysis. The examination board determines compliance with requirements.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

Admission requirements (Link)

Admission requirements

Further details are governed by the admission regulations as well as examination regulations.

Lecture period

  • 08.04.2024 - 19.07.2024
  • 07.10.2024 - 31.01.2025

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2024)
  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Information at the International Office

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Information at the International Office

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired

Winter semester (2024/2025)
  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Information at the International Office

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Information at the International Office

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.06.2025 - 15.10.2025

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.06.2025 - 15.10.2025

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

Further languages

English