Physics (Research-Oriented)

Research-oriented Physics MSc with flexible specialisation in theoretical and experimental physics and a large second-year research project within one of Mainz's physics research groups.

Academic requirements

Applicants with a grade of less than 3.0 may apply for a selection interview. Additionally, applicants may apply for a selection interview if at least 80% of the credit points listed above have been achieved or the applicant has not written a Bachelor's thesis. Requirements to complement the achievements obtained at a foreign university may be imposed. In order to be admitted to the Master's programme, these requirements may not exceed 27 CP and must be met in the first year of the Master's studies.

Minimum GPA

The reviewed official JGU degree page states that applicants need a bachelor's degree grade of 3.0 or higher in the German system, or otherwise proof that they ranked in the top 20% of their graduating class.

English requirements

The reviewed official JGU degree page states that applicants need English at CEFR B2 level or above.

Accepted bachelor fields

The reviewed official JGU degree page states that applicants need a bachelor's degree in Physics or a comparable higher-education degree. It also requires at least 30 credit points in Experimental Physics, 19 credit points in lab-course modules, 25 credit points in Theoretical Physics, 23 credit points in higher mathematics and calculation methods, and 9 credit points for the written bachelor's thesis.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

EUR 349.10 per semester (semester fee published for JGU Mainz campus for Summer Semester 2026).

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: EUR 349.10 per semester (semester fee published for JGU Mainz campus for Summer Semester 2026).

The reviewed official JGU degree page states that graduates are prepared for scientific research institutions, research departments in the private sector, management consultancies, IT, insurance, patent law, finance, and modelling complex systems, with strong preparation for further research work and doctoral study.

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