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M.Sc. Physics

University of Hamburg Hamburg

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  • 4 semesters
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  • 31 Mar
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About the programme

The University of Hamburg is a renowned institution located in the heart of the city. It offers a wide range of courses, including a comprehensive program in Physics. The Physics course at the University of Hamburg is known for its rigorous curriculum and world-class faculty. Students have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities, allowing them to gain hands-on experience in the field. Graduates of the Physics program at the University of Hamburg are well-equipped to pursue careers in academia, research, and industry.

Fields of study

Physics(Natural Sciences)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Physics at University of Hamburg

English language

IELTS Overall
5/ 9.0
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CEFR English

min B2

Cambridge

min C1 Advanced (CAE)

IELTS

min 5

TOEFL iBT

min 72

Cambridge

min C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Cambridge

min C1 Business Higher (BEC Higher)

Cambridge

min B2 First (FCE)

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
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not required

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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

University Degree A degree in the Bachelor's degree program in Physics from the Universität Hamburg or a comparable degree program at a university. The selection committee of the master's program in physics decides on comparability. If you have not received your degree certificate yet, you can submit this by the end of the first semester of your master’s program. Please see the "Documents to Submit" section below for details.

Additional special admission requirements Applicants must have sufficient knowledge of the English language. Sufficient knowledge must be demonstrated as follows: • Proof of English proficiency at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages through a course at a recognized institution or • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test with at least 5.0 or • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based test with at least 72 points or • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE), Proficiency in English (CPE), Higher Business English Certificate (BEC), First Certificate in English (FCE) or 1 FAKULTÄT MATHEMATIK, INFORMATIK UND NATURWISSENSCHAFTEN • University degree in an English language study program or • University entrance qualification for English speaking universities or • six months stay in an English speaking country or • seven years of English lessons at a German-language school or • by comparable evidence. For details of the legal basis for this regulation, please see the admission bylaws for your chosen degree program: www.uni-hamburg.de/zugang-master

Recognition of Transcripts for Degree Programs Completed at Foreign Higher Education Institutions If you obtained your first degree abroad, your certificate will be reviewed during the application procedure in the faculty of your program. If your degree certificate is not in English or German, please include a copy of a certified English or German translation of the certificate with your application documents.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Physics

Programme-specific documents

Documents to Submit

Please submit all documents listed below as uncertified copies via upload with the online

application.

For documents not issued in English or German, a certified English or German translation is

required.

  • Cover sheet for Master's applications to the Department of Physics:

https://www.physik.uni-hamburg.de/studium/dokumente/deckb... (opens in a new tab)

master-physics.pdf

  • Degree certificate and (provisional) Transcript of Records

If you are still studying when you apply and cannot yet provide a final certificate

containing your grades, you must submit your current Transcript of Records confirming

your provisional grade point average. You will then need to submit your degree certificate

by the end of the first semester of your master’s program.

If it does not appear on your certificate, add a list of all completed modules or

examinations, often called Transcript of Records or “Excerpt from the examination file”.

Applicants who are currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Physics at Universität

Hamburg do not need a Transcript of Records. The grades and credit points at the time of

application will be taken from STiNE

  • Proof of the conversion of your final grade or your current grade average into the German

grading system. (e.g. https://www.uni (opens in a new tab)

hamburg.de/en/campuscenter/bewerbung/international/studium-mit

abschluss/anerkennung-auslaendischer-schulbildung/notenumrechner.html )

  • Curriculum Vitae

including the certificates you have acquired (Curriculum vitae should include: personal

data, education, vocational training, studies, professional background, internships,

experience abroad or travel, language skills, computer literacy, activities, other:

Description of qualifications and activities that are not included in any of the above

mentioned, e.g. participation in (scientific) competitions, awards, competences).

  • Proof of additional qualifications given in the curriculum vitae (e.g. professional career,

vocational training, internships, international experience or travel, experience in

teamwork, further language skills, computer skills, other activities).

  • Letter of motivation

in English, in which you justify your wish to study and the choice of university, as well as

your study objectives.

  • Proof of English language proficiency

is required. A digital copy of this proof must be provided

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Physics at University of Hamburg

Application procedure

In order to apply for this degree program, please use Universität Hamburg’s central online application platform STiNE.

Selection process

If the number of applicants exceeds the number of places available, a selection procedure will be

necessary:

1.1 75% of the study places are awarded according to the result of the first relevant university-level

qualification. In the case of equality of honor, the grade determines the university entrance

qualification.

1.2 For the remaining 25% of the study places, the selection is made according to the result of the

first relevant professional qualification. The grade of the first qualifying degree may be improved

by meeting the following criteria:

a) the qualifications required for the Master's program in Physics (eg internship, summer school)

orwork experience;

b) other qualifications such as international experience and experience in teamwork,

c) justification of the study intention, in particular with regard to the interest in a scientific further

education (letter of motivation).

The criteria a) to c) can each be rated up to 3 points. One point improves the grade of the first

relevant higher education diploma by 0.1 points.

2. The selection decision is made by a selection committee composed of at least three authorized

university professors of the Master's program Physics.

Application quick facts

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Direct to university

Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

0 EUR

Address

University of Hamburg

Campus Center

Central Student Advisory Service and Psychological Counseling

Alsterterrasse 1, 20354 Hamburg

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

335 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,574 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

Additional fee information

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

100%

1 accepted out of 1 total applications

Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

1.50

Avg. accepted grade

German scale

1.50

Best admitted grade

German scale

Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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