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Master of Science in Physics (Research-Oriented) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Germany, Mainz

University Rank:#452

Duration2 year(s)

Next IntakeJanuary 10, 2027

Master of Science in Physics (Research-Oriented)

The Master of Science in Physics (Research-Oriented) is a Master degree offered by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz on the Mainz campus in Germany. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 2 years to complete. Students study at the Mainz campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from January 10, 2027.

About Master of Science in Physics (Research-Oriented)

The students of our Master's programme benefit from an exceptionally wide range of research opportunities, providing them with a choice of more than 50 research groups. During the Master's degree programme, our students benefit from a number of unique programmes that are offered by the MAINZ School of Excellence (MAterials Science IN MainZ), the PRISMA Cluster of Excellence (Precision Physics, Fundamental Interactions and Structure of Matter), the Research Training Group, and the nearby Max Planck Institute for Chemistry and Polymers Research. While our Physics programmes are internationally recognised for their strong focus on research, the excellent student-to-faculty ratio allows for lectures on a remarkably wide range of topics. The exact programme content depends on the specialised subjects chosen. Please find more detailed information about the content in our moduleÂ handbook, which is available on thisÂ website.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to provide proof of a Bachelor's degree in Physics with a minimum grade of 2.5 (good) or an equivalent final degree from a university in Germany or abroad. We require the equivalence of at least: 30 CP in experimental physics 19 CP in laboratory work 25 CP in theoretical physics 23 CP in advanced mathematics and calculational methods as well as 9 CP for a written Bachelor's thesis (Note that our three-year BSc programme corresponds to 180 CP.) Applicants with a grade of less than 2.5 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 need to be met in the first year of the Master's studies.

Fee Information

How to Apply

https://www.studying.uni-mainz.de/online-application/

Master of Science in Physics (Research-Oriented)

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Germany, Mainz