Physics, B.Sc.
Physics is a natural science that deals with the connections between causes and effects in nature. It researches natural phenomena observed directly or in the course of experiments through precise measurements and analyzes these with the aim of tracing natural occurrences back to numerical relationships (experimental physics) and to mathematically formulated laws (theoretical physics). Experimental physics and theoretical physics are the main areas in physics. In experimental physics one tries to make statements about physical processes through scientific experiments that are carried out under certain conditions. Theoretical physics describes the laws of physics using mathematical theories. Both disciplines are in a lively exchange of their findings. Theoretical descriptions are developed from experimental findings, and theoretical predictions are verified through experiments. Mathematics, which is of great importance for the work of physicists, should be mentioned as a basic auxiliary science for physics.
Programme facts
| Degree | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 6 semesters, 180 ECTS |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Required German | C1 |
| Study mode | Full-Time |
| Start | Winter semester |
| Application | Via uni-assist, winter semester until 15.07 |
| Admission | No admission restriction: every eligible applicant is admitted |
| Tuition fee | €0 per semester for international students |
| Semester contribution | €376.80 per semester |
What the tuition fee consists of
Will I get in
Every applicant who meets the formal requirements is admitted — but places can run out before the deadline, so apply at the start of the window.
How the selection works and how strong the competition is — we go through it against your certificate when we select programmes for you.
Programme selection →What you study
The mono bachelor's degree includes compulsory modules (108 CP), elective modules (30 CP), general vocational preparation (30 CP) and the bachelor's thesis (12 CP). In the elective area, in addition to physics, course modules from up to two other subject areas can be freely chosen.
The full curriculum and the programme's parameters are part of programme selection: we compare them with your profile.
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Bachelor graduates have scientific knowledge and practical skills that qualify them for a job or a further course of study.
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Employment opportunities for physicists can be found primarily in industry (technological area), e.g. in energy technology or mechanical engineering, but also in the service sector for scientific and technical applications. There are other job opportunities in the public service, especially in science and research at universities, research institutes and authorities, in information processing or in patents. Physics graduates can also work in freelance professions, e.g. as experts. Even if graduates can work in different areas of work, they are generally preferred for areas of activity that generally have technology as their subject, e.g. in communications technology.
A master’s degree and, if applicable, a doctorate are prerequisites for managerial positions or employment in research and teaching.
Cost of study
| Tuition fee of the federal state (Berlin), international students | €0 |
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| Semester contribution | €376.80 |
Requirements and application
| Previous education | Is Physics Really Right For You? |
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| Language | German C1 — confirmed by a certificate when you apply |
| Application | Via uni-assist, winter semester until 15.07 |
The procedure and the set of documents depend on your certificate. We check the university's requirements against your documents and give you a list: what to submit, how to certify and translate it, where and when to apply.
Check the requirementsHow to get into this programme
- 1Check your certificate and its recognitionDirect admission, a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — this decides the whole plan.
- 2German up to C1 and a certificateDSH or TestDaF has to be passed before you apply.
- 3Documents and translationsCertified translations of the certificate and transcript, an APS if required. 3–4 weeks.
- 4Application via uni-assist until 15.07uni-assist checks documents for 4–6 weeks — send them well before the deadline.
- 5Admission, visa, movingPlan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account in parallel.
How to apply
You can submit the application yourself or with our help — the university decides on admission in both cases.
Applications go through the university's portal or uni-assist. Typical mistakes:
- ×incorrectly made certified copies and translations
- ×a wrong set of documents
- ×the application submitted the wrong way
- ×errors or gaps in the application form
- ×the application submitted at the wrong time — too early or too late
An incomplete or incorrectly prepared application is excluded from the selection — it can no longer be corrected after the deadline.
StudyInFocus does not represent the university and does not influence the admission decision. We do not sell study places and do not guarantee admission — this is a service for preparing and submitting documents on the applicant's side.
If your level is not enough yet
The two most common stoppers are a language level below the requirement and a certificate without direct admission. Both can be solved, but they take months — plan them now, not after a rejection.
Questions about this programme
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Don't postpone the application
The deadline is 15.07.2027 (274 days left). Language, translations and the document check take months, not weeks. In 30 minutes we will build a plan backwards from the deadline and tell you honestly whether you can make it.