Physics, B.Sc.
Physics can be studied in Würzburg as a consecutive Bachelor's and Master's degree. With a focus on basic research, students receive a broad-based scientific education that includes experimental physics, internships, theoretical physics, mathematics and an individual specialization.
Programme facts
| Degree | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) |
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| Duration | 6 semesters, 180 ECTS |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Required German | B2 |
| 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 | Set by the university for international students — the amount is on the programme's official page |
| Semester contribution | €180 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 →About the programme
Physics looks at processes in nature and tries to describe them as precisely as possible. Physics is based on experimental observation, i.e. the description of natural processes under precisely defined, reproducible conditions. On this basis, knowledge is gained through the creation of theoretical models for the quantitative description of the observation. Here physics uses the language of mathematics.
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Since the object of observation in physics represents nature as a whole, the subject areas covered are diverse and range from the description of the universe as a whole to the elementary building blocks from which all known matter is built over many orders of magnitude. The research aspects of physics are equally diverse, from pure basic research to applied research on specific problems, which very often also come from non-technical areas.
Physics is the mother of all natural sciences and, as the basis of modern technology, is indispensable for medical, computer or energy technology. The interdisciplinary nanotechnology makes it clear that advances in other disciplines, such as biology, chemistry or medicine, are very often inspired by theoretical or experimental developments in physics. Nuclear magnetic resonance technology is a concrete example of this in Würzburg. New, interesting fields of research arise every day: from the development of quantum computers to polymer lasers to the foundations of our universe in the unification of quantum theory with general relativity through string theory.
The study of physics is a method study. That means, you learn scientific work, logical-mathematical skills are trained, and you are taught to think in a problem-solving manner. Competencies in the quantitative handling of quantities and formulas as well as experimental skills, teamwork skills and independence are taught. The various course and elective events as well as internships offer deep insights into the areas of quantum mechanics, relativity, astrophysics, nanotechnology, biophysics, atomic, nuclear, molecular and solid-state physics.
What you study
The standard period of study to obtain a bachelor's degree is three years. After that, the master’s degree can be obtained within a further two years. In the bachelor's degree, physical and mathematical basics are developed, e.g. in lectures on experimental physics (e.g. atomic physics, solid state physics), theoretical physics (electrodynamics, quantum mechanics) and applied physics (laboratory and measurement technology). The bachelor thesis concludes. Some bachelor graduates then start their careers, but most of them decide to continue their studies with a master’s degree.
The full curriculum and the programme's parameters are part of programme selection: we compare them with your profile.
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Physicists have a multitude of employment opportunities, as their ability to analyze and solve complex problems enables them to quickly familiarize themselves with less familiar topics.
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A physics degree with a master’s degree therefore offers a wide range of options. Thanks to their interdisciplinary training, graduates are versatile and have the best and safe professional and career opportunities in a wide variety of industries, such as
- in industrial research and development centers
- in teaching at schools, colleges and universities
- as an IT expert both in companies and in self-employment
- in the patent system (law firms and patent offices)
- at management consultancies, financial service providers, insurance companies and banks
- in public service
Despite changing economic conditions, the chances on the job market for graduates of the physics courses have been very good for a long time.
Cost of study
| Semester contribution | €180 |
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Requirements and application
| Previous education | A school certificate that gives access to university in Germany — directly or after a Studienkolleg. |
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| Language | German B2 — 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 B2 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.
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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.