M.Sc. Physics
University of Siegen Siegen
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About the programme
Course description will be available soon. Please contact the university for more details.
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Requirements
What you need to apply for Physics at University of Siegen
English language
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Proficiency in English, (e.g., TOEFL 533 (paper-based), 200 (computer-based), 72 (internet- based); or CAE level C; or IELTS grade 6 or equivalent; or English on level B2 of the CEFR; or a certificate showing that the previous courses have been taught in English) or proficiency in German.
https://www.uni-siegen.de/zsb/studienangebot/master/physi... (opens in a new tab)
Academic requirements
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Bachelor of Science degree in physics. Excellent students with a BSc degree in a related subject can also apply.
Proficiency in English, (for example, TOEFL iBT 87, IELTS 6.0, English
on level B2 of the CEFR, or a certificate showing that the previous
courses have been taught in English) or proficiency in German.
Qualified bachelor's degree from a university or a university of applied sciences
a) in the subject of physics
b) in a natural-sciences subject (Bachelor of Science)
c) as a graduate physics engineer
2) A qualified degree equivalent to the Bachelor's degree according to item 1).
3) A Bachelor's degree in the subject of physics is deemed qualified if acquired at a university in the scope of application of the German Civil Code and completed at least with the grade satisfactory, or if equivalent to such a degree. Equivalence is determined by the examination board for the master's degree program physics.
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Tests and documents
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Short cover letter, not exceeding 500 words. Please indicate in the letter the research directions at our department which you find most interesting and explain why.
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Two letters of recommendation, indicating the students ranking in percent (e.g., best 10 %, best 10 - 20 %, best 20 - 30 %) of all students in the subject. If possible, the letters should be sent directly by their writers to the e-mail address mentioned below. We may contact the referees for further information.
GRE physics test (as an additional supporting document, but not mandatory)
APS verification
APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.
Prerequisites
1) Qualified bachelor's degree from a university or a university of applied sciences
- a) in the subject of physics
- b) in a natural-sciences subject (Bachelor of Science)
- c) as a Diplom-PhysikingenieurIn
2) A qualified degree equivalent to the Bachelor's degree according to item 1).
3) A Bachelor's degree in the subject of physics is deemed qualified if acquired at a university in the scope of application of the German Civil Code and completed at least with the grade satisfactory, or if equivalent to such a degree. Equivalence is determined by the examination board for the master's degree program physics.
4) Applicants with qualifications from a foreign institution have to provide documentation of a sufficient command of the German or English language. Details are given in the examination regulation.
_The examination regulations relevant at the time shall app_
Admission requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Physics.
- Proficiency in English: TOEFL (IBT) 88, IELTS (academic) 6.0, PTE Academic 61, or level B2 of the CEFR.
You are encouraged to apply early, even if you are still in the process of completing your degree. In this case, please explain in an additional statement which courses and examinations are missing and when you expect to finish. We will then make a preliminary decision on your admission. Note that the enrollment requires a completed B.Sc. degree.
If you hold a degree in a subject closely related to physics, you are also welcome to apply. Be aware that we require knowledge in physics at a level equivalent to a BSc in physics including, for example, quantum theory. You can also demonstrate your knowledge in physics via a GRE physics test (opens in a new tab) result.
If you do not have a certificate of English proficiency, you may apply with a letter from your university certifying that the language of instruction was English. Note that for a student visa for Germany, a TOEFL or IELTS certificate may be mandatory
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Physics
Programme-specific documents
Application documents
For the application to our Master of Science Program in Physics, you need the following documents as PDF files. In case of admission, original documents have to be presented for the enrollment. For deciding about your application, we may invite you for an online interview.
Short cover letter (500 words), specifying your intended field of specialization.
Curriculum Vitae
Certificates of all your university education
Transcript of all your university education, providing a list of all grades
Proof of proficiency in English (or German)
optional: Graduate Record Examination (GRE) physics certificate
You are also asked to provide two names of professors who we may contact for a letter of recommendation. Alternatively you can upload letters of recommendation or ask the professors to submit their letter directly to: Matthias Kleinmann, [email protected]
Applicants from PR China, Vietnam, and India must apply for a certificate of the Academic Evaluation Center (APS).
This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Application procedure
Applications including all the application documents (pdf only) should be submitted to via the Online Application Portal of the university. At this page, you have to do the "Self-Registration" first. Please do not send application documents (apart from recommendation letters) via e-mail or regular mail.
https://unisono.uni-siegen.de/qisserver/pages/cs/sys/port... (opens in a new tab)
Selection process
For deciding about your application, we may invite you for an interview via skype or similar teleconferencing systems.
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Spokesperson of the Department of Physics
University of Siegen
Walter-Flex-Str. 3
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Costs
Tuition
FREE
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Semester contribution
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per semester
Application fee
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per application
Estimated year-1 total cost
11,904 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.
Additional fee information
Students of the University of Siegen are currently not charged tuition fees. However, there is a semester fee of approximately EUR 322 due before every semester start as part of (re-)registration. This fee includes a ticket for free public transport in the region.
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Acceptance rate
7%
1 accepted out of 14 total applications
Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
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Based on 14 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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