Physics, M.Sc.
M.Sc. Physics – Technische Universität Berlin (Germany) 4-semester, 120 ECTS master's program taught in German, with specialisations in Applied, Experimental, or Theoretical Physics (focus areas include nanoscience, photonics, astrophysics, quantum technologies); minimum German level B2 required; open for both winter and summer semester intake — check current deadlines directly with TU Berlin; no tuition fees noted.
Programme facts
| Degree | Master of Science (M.Sc.) |
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| Duration | 4 semesters, 120 ECTS |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Required German | C1 |
| Study mode | Full-Time |
| Start | Winter semester, summer semester |
| Application | uni-assist (VPD) + the university, winter semester until 31.08, summer semester until 28.02 |
| Admission | Admission restriction (NC): a competition of school grades |
| Tuition fee | €0 per semester for international students |
| Semester contribution | €379.06 per semester |
| Campus | TU Berlin Campus |
What the tuition fee consists of
Will I get in
The programme has an admission restriction: the average grade of your certificate, converted to the German scale, decides. The cut-off changes every year — last year's value shows the order of magnitude, not a promise.
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 Master's program in Physics at Technische Universität Berlin offers a rigorous, research-oriented education across three major specialisation tracks: Applied Physics, Experimental Physics, and Theoretical Physics. Spanning four semesters and awarding 120 ECTS credits, the program is taught entirely in German and is designed for graduates who wish to deepen their understanding of modern physics at an advanced academic level.
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The curriculum is structured to provide both breadth and depth. Students engage with frontier topics such as nanoscience, photonics, astrophysics, and quantum technologies, reflecting the active research landscape of TU Berlin and the wider Berlin science community. The program places a strong emphasis on independent scientific work, analytical reasoning, and the application of advanced physical models to complex problems.
Methodologically, the program combines lecture-based instruction with laboratory work, seminars, and research projects. Students are expected to actively participate in the university's research groups and contribute to ongoing scientific investigations. The program culminates in a substantial master's thesis, through which students demonstrate their ability to conduct independent, original research.
Berlin's position as a major scientific hub — home to institutions such as the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, the Fritz Haber Institute, and the Max Born Institute — provides students with access to a uniquely rich research environment. Optional semesters abroad allow students to broaden their academic horizons through international exchange.
Graduates of this program are well-prepared for careers in both academia and industry, with pathways into doctoral research, industrial R&D, technical consulting, and public sector roles.
What you study
Semester 1
- Advanced modules in the chosen specialisation track (Applied, Experimental, or Theoretical Physics)
- Core physics electives covering topics such as quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, or statistical physics at advanced level
- Introduction to research focus areas (e.g. nanosciences, photonics, astrophysics, quantum technologies)
The full curriculum and the programme's parameters are part of programme selection: we compare them with your profile.
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Graduates of the Physics Master's program at TU Berlin are qualified for a wide range of professional roles in both the public and private sectors.
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Research and Development — Graduates enter fundamental research at universities and research institutes, as well as applied and industrial R&D in sectors such as semiconductor technology, photonics, aerospace, and energy.
Scientific Career and Doctoral Studies — The program provides an excellent foundation for doctoral research (PhD), either at TU Berlin or at other universities and research institutions nationally and internationally.
Industry and Technology — Physicists are sought after in high-technology industries for roles in product development, testing, simulation, and innovation management.
Technical Sales and Consulting — Advanced physics training is valued in technical sales, consultancy, and knowledge transfer roles at companies dealing with complex scientific or technological products.
Public Administration and Policy — Graduates may also pursue roles in science policy, public administration, and regulatory bodies where technical expertise is required.
Cost of study
| Tuition fee of the federal state (Berlin), international students | €0 |
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| Semester contribution | €379.06 |
Requirements and application
| Previous education | Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Physics or a closely related subject, with academic content demonstrating solid preparation in the core areas of physics. |
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| Language | German C1 — confirmed by a certificate when you apply |
| Application | uni-assist (VPD) + the university, winter semester until 31.08, summer semester until 28.02 |
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 uni-assist (VPD) + the university until 28.02uni-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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When do I need to apply?
Don't postpone the application
The deadline is 28.02.2027 (137 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.