FB 13: Physics
From Denis Papin to Alfred Wegener to Otto Hahn, the list of celebrities who studied and taught physics in Marburg is long. For example, Marburg is one of the world's leading research locations in semiconductor physics. Small but nice is the department with its about 500 students
Facts about the faculty
| University | Philipps-Universität Marburg |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 2 programmes · 2 bachelor's |
| Language of programmes | German C1 — 2 programmes; English — 2 programmes |
| Application | bachelor's until 15.08 |
| City | Marburg |
| Website | https://www.uni-marburg.de/de/fb13 |
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.
For 2 German-taught programmes: DSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.
For 2 English-taught programmes; the accepted tests (IELTS, TOEFL) are on the programme page.
About the faculty
Tradition
The Department of Physics looks back on a history rich in tradition. Outstanding scientists such as Denis Papin, Michail Lomonossow, Karl Ferdinand Braun, Alfred Wegener, and Otto Hahn all studied and taught in Marburg.
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Research
The department’s working groups are involved in a wide range of national and international research networks and projects. Their research focuses on semiconductor physics, surface physics, and neurophysics, as well as on the physics of complex and chaotic systems.
Tutoring
Students praise the department’s tutoring environment in particular. For example, tutorials are conducted in small groups mostly by people who have completed a degree in Physics, guaranteeing high-quality teaching.
Environs of the Department
The Department of Physics is located in the centre of the picturesque old town, nestled between the historic market square and the castle.
Programmes of the faculty
Questions about admission to the faculty
In which language are the programmes taught?
When do I need to apply?
Do I apply to the faculty or to a programme?
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.