Master of Science

Mathematical and Theoretical Physics

Bielefeld University

Bielefeld, GermanyPhysics

Free TuitionAPS Requiredfull-time

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Degree

Master of Science

Language

English

Tuition

Free

Duration

4 semesters

Programme Overview

Bielefeld University is one of the few places in Germany offering accredited Master of Science studies in mathematical and theoretical physics. With a long tradition in interdisciplinary research, the faculties of physics and mathematics cooperate closely in this programme, each responsible for about 50% of the teaching. It is possible to combine several of the existing key research areas, including condensed matter theory, cosmology, dynamical systems, elementary particle physics, mathematical physics, numerics, probability theory, stochastic and harmonic analysis. Both faculties are part of the Bielefeld Graduate School in Theoretical Sciences.

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements: Deadline: Applicants with a foreign degree: 15 July for the following winter semester 15 January for the following summer semester Applicants with a German degree: 1 September for the following winter semester 1 March for the following summer semester
Minimum GPA: No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.
English requirements: For admission, a qualifying BSc degree awarded at an English-speaking or German-speaking university is required. Otherwise, a language proficiency test is required in English, e.g. TOEFL (iBT) with at least 87 points (level B2), or in German, e.g. TestDaF level (TDN) 3 or DSH at least level 1 (DSH 1).
German requirements: For admission, a qualifying BSc degree awarded at an English-speaking or German-speaking university is required. Otherwise, a language proficiency test is required in German, e.g. TestDaF level (TDN) 3 or DSH at least level 1 (DSH 1).
Accepted bachelor fields: physics or in mathematics, with a strong record in the complementary field
APS Certificate: Yes
Thesis required: Yes

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee: None
Semester contribution: Since Bielefeld University does not charge tuition fees, every student only has to pay a social fee. The social fee includes the contribution to the social ticket for free public transport in the city and area of Bielefeld and on regional trains and buses in North-Rhine Westphalia for the whole semester. The current semester contribution is approximately 300 EUR.
ECTS credits: 120
Funding info: Tuition: None Semester contribution: Since Bielefeld University does not charge tuition fees, every student only has to pay a social fee. The social fee includes the contribution to the social ticket for free public transport in the city and area of Bielefeld and on regional trains and buses in North-Rhine Westphalia for the whole semester. The current semester contribution is approximately 300 EUR.

Career Outcomes

Excellent for pursuing a PhD and academic career; also high demand in tech and finance industries for graduates with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

Specialisations

theoretical physicsmathematicsmathematical physics

Typical job roles

Research scientistPhysicistAcademic researcherTheoretical physicistMathematical physicist

Target industries

AcademiaResearch institutionsNational laboratories