M.Sc. Physics
University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg) Erlangen
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- 15 JanNext deadline
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About the programme
Physics at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is a two-year Master of Science worth 120 ECTS that can be studied entirely in English, with starts in the winter or the summer semester. It offers advanced training in selected fields of physics and room to specialise. In the first year you deepen the theoretical and experimental foundations and methods of physics through advanced courses in theoretical and experimental physics, lab courses and electives, focusing on fields such as condensed matter physics, astrophysics and astroparticle physics, optical sciences, physics in life sciences, theoretical physics, and quantum technologies. The second year is a research training phase with a Master's research project in experimental or theoretical physics, written up as a thesis and presented in a colloquium. It suits graduates in physics or a physics-related subject, such as astrophysics, biophysics or medical physics, who want to learn to do independent research.
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What you need to apply for Physics at University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg)
English language
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Proof of proficiency in English. The required English proficiency level is B2 (vantage/upper intermediate) (CEFR) or an equivalent score in another internationally recognized test.
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Yes,Letter of motivation (about one page)
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GRE Subject Test in Physics by ETS (www.ets.org). This document is not mandatory but highly recommended! Please, upload it under “additional documents”.
APS verification
APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.
Prerequisites
- Tabular CV in English (not handwritten)
- GRE Subject Test in Physics by ETS (www.ets.org (opens in a new tab)). This document is not mandatory but highly recommended! Please, upload it under “additional documents”.
- Proof of proficiency in English (cf. Language requirements). The required English proficiency level is B2 (vantage/upper intermediate) (CEFR) or an equivalent score in another internationally recognized test.
- Only for applicants from India: It is strongly advised that you apply for your APS certification well before you carry out the application process.
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The Master’s Physics course can be studied entirely in English. The compulsory courses are offered in English only.
With the application for admission, proof of proficiency in English is required. The required English proficiency level is B2 (vantage/upper intermediate) (CEFR) or an equivalent score in another internationally recognized test such as TOEFL (at least 85 points in iBT), IELTS (5.0 or higher) or others.
- Proof of English proficiency level B2 through school according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is accepted. No proof is needed for applicants who have acquired their school-leaving exam or their Bachelor’s degree in English.
Here are the necessary documents to be provided for the application listed in short. For a more detailed description, please check the checklist (opens in a new tab) and see the application web page (opens in a new tab):
- Secondary education certificate (certified copy)
- University degree certificate with transcript of records (certified copy).
NOTE: Applicants can also formally apply if they provide evidence that (i) at the time of the application periods they are registered B.Sc. students and (ii) they are registered to their final/concluding exams and will have completed their B.Sc. studies/course by the time they start the FAU Master’s course. For the formal admission to the FAU Master course the B.Sc. degree certificate must be provided. This certificate must be submitted not later than one year after having started the FAU Master’s course studies.
- Tabular CV in English (not handwritten)
- GRE Subject Test in Physics by ETS (www.ets.org (opens in a new tab)). This document is not mandatory but highly recommended! Please, upload it under “additional documents”.
- Proof of proficiency in English (cf. Language requirements). The required English proficiency level is B2 (vantage/upper intermediate) (CEFR) or an equivalent score in another internationally recognized test.
- Only for applicants from India: You need an APS certification for the Master application. Please check if there are any additional requirements from the German Embassy (e.g. a language certificate might be required for the visa).
Application documents for internal FAU applicants
- Students of the FAU Bachelor’s Physics course are kindly advised to refer to the internal applicant’s document list.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Physics
Programme-specific documents
Application documents
Here are the necessary documents to be provided for the application listed in short. For a more detailed description, see the application web page:
Secondary education certificate (certified copy)
University degree certificate with transcript of records (certified copy).
NOTE: Applicants can also formally apply if they provide evidence that (i) at the time of the application periods they are registered B.Sc. students and (ii) they are registered to their final/concluding exams and will have completed their B.Sc. studies/course by the time they start the FAU Master’s course. For the formal admission to the FAU Master course the B.Sc. degree certificate must be provided. This certificate must be submitted not later than one year after having started the FAU Master’s course studies.
Tabular CV in English (not handwritten)
GRE Subject Test in Physics by ETS (www.ets.org). This document is not mandatory but highly recommended! Please, upload it under “additional documents”.
Proof of proficiency in English (cf. Language requirements). The required English proficiency level is B2 (vantage/upper intermediate) (CEFR) or an equivalent score in another internationally recognized test.
Only for applicants from India: It is strongly advised that you apply for your APS certification well before you carry out the application process.
This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Step-by-step guide to applying for Physics at University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg)
Application procedure
'-https://www.physik.nat.fau.de/internationales/application... (opens in a new tab)
Application portal Link: https://www.campo.fau.de/qisserver/pages/cs/sys/portal/hi... (opens in a new tab)
After submit the application in portal, we have to send the below mentioned documents:
Following the online-application, you need to send your signed application form (from the application portal campo) by post in addition to the following documents:
1.CV (without photo)
2.school leaving certificate (complete certificate)
4.if applicable: university entrance examination certificate from your home country
5.if applicable: if your school certificates are not sufficient for admission, you must also provide a certificate showing you have passed the assessment examination (Feststellungsprüfung) for the degree programme in question (certified copy)
6.if you have completed previous periods of study: complete academic report/transcript of records
7.if you have completed a previous degree: degree certificate (e.g. Bachelor’s degree, Diplom)
8.language certificates (regular copy)
9.if you are applying for the Studienkolleg: preliminary review documentation from uni-assist (regular copy). The Studienkolleg for all Bavarian universities is in Munich. If you wish to apply to attend a Studienkolleg before starting at FAU, you will be referred to the one in Munich.
10.if available: preliminary review documentation from uni-assist (regular copy)
[email protected] who have completed previous periods of study in China, Mongolia or Vietnam: APS certificate (original)
applicants from DSDI/DSDII schools in China: confirmation of identity from the German embassy (original)
applicants for the degree programmes in Medicine, Law and Dentistry, Pharmacy or Food Chemistry must submit proof of passing the Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang ausländischer Studienbewerber (DSH 2 or an equivalent examination). Further information on language requirements.
Applicants for degree programmes in Medicine, Dentistry or Pharmacy must submit the original notification from a German Office for the Recognition of Certificates (Zeugnisanerkennungsstelle) confirming that their certificate has been officially recognised. Students who do not have an official letter confirming recognition of their certificates may only enrol by submitting the original certificate together with a translation. In this case, students will be enrolled initially for only one semester. Official confirmation that the certificates have been recognised must be submitted during this time. Only then can students continue to study as planned.
Applicants who have passed the external assessment examination must register online via campo.fau.de for degree programmes without admission restrictions by the following dates: 15 July for the winter semester, 15 January for the summer semester. Application by post is no longer required. If all other preconditions are met, these applicants can enrol directly for degree programmes without admission restrictions, however, their application for admission must first be activated via the Admissions Office. To activate your application for admission, send your applicant number via e-mail to the Admissions Office.
Certified copies of foreign certificates that are not issued in German, English or French must be submitted along with a certified translation. If your documents do not fulfil the requirements or if important certificates are missing, your application will not be processed.
Postal address:
Zulassungsstelle der Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Schlossplatz 4
91054 Erlangen
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New students from outside the EU and EEA pay 4,000 EUR per semester from Summer 2027. Students who enrolled before Summer 2027 may be exempt. This does not include the semester contribution.
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5 accepted out of 12 total applications
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