Master of Science

Physics

TU Dortmund University

Dortmund, GermanyPhysics

Free TuitionAPS Requiredfull-time

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Degree

Master of Science

Language

English

Tuition

Free

Duration

4 semesters

Programme Overview

This master's programme integrates experiment and theory in advanced physics training. It includes a one-year study phase with specialized courses and an advanced practical course, followed by a one-year research phase with a research internship and master's thesis.

Admission Requirements

Minimum GPA: overall grade better than 3.0
English requirements: English language skills at level B2 are required for enrollment.
Accepted bachelor fields: Enrollment requires a bachelor's degree programme in physics. The admission committee decides on the recognition of bachelor's degree programmes from other universities.
APS Certificate: Yes
Thesis required: Yes
Mandatory internship: Yes

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee: None
Semester contribution: 321.00 EUR per semester (summer semester 2026 official semester contribution).
ECTS credits: 120
Funding info: Tuition: None Semester contribution: 321.00 EUR per semester (summer semester 2026 official semester contribution).

Career Outcomes

Graduates can work in research, development, and teaching in universities, research institutes, public authorities, and industries such as electrical engineering, chemicals, medical technology, and mechanical and vehicle engineering. The broad training also opens access to information and telecommunications, management consulting, and banking and finance.

Specialisations

Atomic and Molecular PhysicsCondensed Matter Physics (Solid and Soft Matter)Elementary Particle PhysicsMedical Physics

Typical job roles

Academic researcherResearch scientistPhysicistMedical physicistData scientist

Target industries

Research institutionsAcademiaNational laboratoriesTech companiesHealthcare