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Faculty of Physics and Astronomy

Fakultät für Physik und Astronomie

Are you already studying at the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy or are you interested in studying?

In addition to the basic courses in physics and mathematical physics, Würzburg also offers the more application-oriented course in nanostructure technology as a consecutive Bachelor / Master course. The faculty is also characterized by strong training in physics teaching for all types of schools.

These offers are supplemented by interdisciplinary courses on topics such as functional materials, space science and technology or experimental medicine.

Facts about the faculty

UniversityJulius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
Programmes3 programmes · 2 bachelor's, 1 master's
Language of programmesGerman B2 — 2 programmes; English — 1 programme
Applicationbachelor's until 15.07; master's until 30.10
CityWürzburg
Websitehttps://www.physik.uni-wuerzburg.de/startseite/

What the faculty's programmes require

The university-wide requirements are complemented by the faculty's own — they are missed most often, because the university page does not list them.

German B2 before applying

For 2 German-taught programmes: DSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.

English B2

For 1 English-taught programme; the accepted tests (IELTS, TOEFL) are on the programme page.

For a master's — a related bachelor's

The committee checks your ECTS credits in the subject areas (listed for 1 master's programme).

About the faculty

At the faculty, 10 chairs for experimental physics and 5 chairs for theoretical physics conduct research at the highest level. The focus is on the areas of quantum phenomena in novel materials, applied physics and physics on the nanoscale, the physics of space, time and matter, and the physics of the life sciences.

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Good networking with renowned international research institutions as well as with other faculties within the University of Würzburg ensures an excellent scientific working environment.

Programmes of the faculty

Questions about admission to the faculty

In which language are the programmes taught?
German B2 — 2 programmes; English — 1 programme.
When do I need to apply?
Bachelor's until 15.07; master's until 30.10. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
Do I apply to the faculty or to a programme?
To a programme: requirements, language and deadline are set per programme, and the faculty's admission committee assesses the application.

Will you get in with your grades at this faculty?

We will convert your certificate to the German scale and compare it with the committee's requirements, including subject requirements.

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