Physics, B.Sc.
"The subject Physics is concerned with the observation and understanding of all basic phenomena in the categories of matter and energy. In this respect it forms the basis of all the other natural sciences right up to life sciences and medicine. It is also the basis for engineering and technology.
In state financed laboratories or laboratories funded by industry, physicists work on basic and on practically oriented problem areas. The subjects range from cosmology to particle physics (mainly dealt with in large international working groups), it continues through the physics of condensed matter and materials and goes on to innovative technology. Physics is the starting point for very promising high technologies, from micro-electronics to nanotechnology and without its regular contributions, effective long term cooperation on solutions to energy and environment problems is unimaginable …." (Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft/German Physics Society)
The subject Physics is especially suited for students who wish to understand the connections within and among natural events and also to students looking for technical innovations, i.e. the application of physical principles. Both theoretical-mathematically and constructive-experimentally talented students can find their areas of interest within the subject as theoretical or experimental physicists. Their skills and interests should not be concentrated only on one side of the subject, however. When, for example, a student is only interested in mathematical problems, then he/she should ask him/herself whether he/she should not be studying mathematics. In the same way, a student who likes to construct, tinker and adapt should think about the alternative of studying engineering.
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 |
| Tuition fee | €0 per semester for international students |
| Semester contribution | €421.43 per semester |
What the tuition fee consists of
Will I get in
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
"The subject Physics is concerned with the observation and understanding of all basic phenomena in the categories of matter and energy. In this respect it forms the basis of all the other natural sciences right up to life sciences and medicine. It is also the basis for engineering and technology.
In state financed laboratories or laboratories funded by industry, physicists work on basic and on practically oriented problem areas. The subjects range from cosmology to particle physics (mainly dealt with in large international working groups), it continues through the physics of condensed matter and materials and goes on to innovative technology. Physics is the starting point for very promising high technologies, from micro-electronics to nanotechnology and without its regular contributions, effective long term cooperation on solutions to energy and environment problems is unimaginable …." (Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft/German Physics Society)
What you study
In the six semester course of studies students are first given a broad basic training in experimental Physics, Theoretical Physics and Mathematics. This forms the foundation for the broad spectrum in which the professional life and work of the physicist will lie. Based on that a differentiation of the three main aspects of physics is offered after the 5th semester:
The full curriculum and the programme's parameters are part of programme selection: we compare them with your profile.
Pick programmesCareer
Physicists are needed and work in parts of industry, research institutions, administration, banks, consulting firms and patent offices, all of which have a particular need for analytical, systematic and synthesizing skills. The chemical industry, energy technology, mechanical engineering, communication technology, ecological technology, management consultation, information technology, etc...
Most physicists find employment in industry, service sectors and universities and tertiary institutions. Industrial physicists in big firms mainly work in research and development. However, they can also find work in production, sales or management. Areas of employment in middle-sized firms have not yet been opened up. Particularly in recent years physicists have become very highly regarded as independent "problem solvers" in the area of communications, in information technology and even in banking. The traditionally broad professional field of the physicist is continually moving through the development of science and technology.
Cost of study
| Tuition fee of the federal state (Hesse), international students | €0 |
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| Semester contribution | €421.43 |
Requirements and application
| Previous education | The student should already have an interest in natural science subjects (in particular physics and mathematics), good basic knowledge, the ability to think analytically and logically, knowledge of English, at the beginning of the course of studies. |
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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.
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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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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.