M.Sc. Physics of Life

Required documents

a) General documents

Except for the Master's Degree in International Relations, the following general documents must be submitted by everyone:

• your online application - filled in and signed
• Copy of the higher education entrance qualification (usually Abitur certificate); if available, certificate of the higher education entrance examination (copy of the original and the translation in either German or English)
• Copy of the original and officially certified translation (German or English) of the degree certificate of the required first university degree. If the first university degree is not yet available: Confirmation from the first university that at least 80% of the work required for the current university degree programme has been completed, as well as information on the current average grade for degree programmes with entry restrictions (form on the Admissions Office website)
• Certificate of enrolment of the last semester studied, stating the semester of study
• If you are not yet enrolled at TU Dresden, a certificate of your academic achievements from your previous university stating all courses of study including semesters
• Copy of passport (for international applicants)
• Original certificate of the Academic Evaluation Centre of the German Embassy (APS) for Chinese and Vietnamese applicants

b) Special degree-specific documents

• Registration for the aptitude assessment procedure online via the degree program’s web page
• Copy of the first university degree qualifying the applicant for a specific profession (in German or English) and a certified translation thereof (in German or English), if necessary
• Other study achievements and examined assessments (in German and English) in the following areas, if available: foundations in classical physics with mechanics, electrodynamics, optics and thermodynamics, and in quantum theory, advanced mathematics, as well as foundations in chemistry and biology
• Proof of sufficient proficiency in English via relevant language or academic certificates. This can take the form of:

a) A certificate of general or subject-specific university entrance qualification with an advanced course completed in English,

b) A certificate of university entrance qualification completed exclusively in English,

c) A diploma from a university degree completed exclusively in English, or

d) English certificates such as TOEFL IBT (at least 92), IELTS (at least 6.5) or comparable language certificates.

• Two letters of recommendation, preferably from university lecturers (in German or English)
• Copies of additional qualifications, e.g. extracurricular achievements and activities, professional practice etc., which can provide proof of aptitude