Applied Physics Mainz University
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Mainz
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
Physics
Admission requirements
1. Proof of a Bachelor's degree in Applied physics with a grade of at least 3.0, or an equivalent degree from a university in Germany or another country, is required. In the case of a foreign overall grade of less than 3.0 when converted into the German grading system, an original certificate from the university at which the academic degree was obtained must be submitted, stating that the applicant was among the top 20% of the final year in natural sciences subjects. This certificate must also show how many final grades were included in the percentage ranking.
The further admissions requirements can be found at https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/studienwahl/studienangebot/angewandte-physik-msc/.
Lecture period
- Summer semester 2027: 12.04.2027 - 10.07.2027 (Universitywide lecture period)
- Winter semester 2027/2028: 18.10.2027 - 12.02.2028End of lectures in Medicine and Dentistry: 06.02.2027
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
09.11.2026 - 01.03.2027 (Universitywide deadline)
IMPORTANT: Due to a change in the applicant and student administration system, the application periods for Master’s degree programmes for the 2027 summer semester will be postponed on a one-off basis. For Master´s degree programmes with an aptitude test, the application deadline already ends on 15.11. Please also note the earlier registration deadlines for the aptitude test in the respective subjects.Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
09.11.2026 - 01.03.2027 (Universitywide deadline)Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
09.11.2026 - 01.03.2027 (Universitywide deadline)
IMPORTANT: Due to a change in the applicant and student administration system, the application periods for Master’s degree programmes for the 2027 summer semester will be postponed on a one-off basis.Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
16.11.2026 - 01.03.2027 (Universitywide deadline)
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The application should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be attached to the application. Application deadline for degree courses subject to an aptitude test is 15.01. – please note the possibly earlier registration deadlines for the aptitude test.
Winter semester (2027/2028)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.04.2027 - 01.09.2027
Application deadline for degree courses subject to an aptitude test is 15.05. of the respective year. Please also note the even earlier registration deadlines for the aptitude test in the respective subjects.Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.04.2027 - 01.09.2027
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.04.2027 - 01.09.2027Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.04.2027 - 01.09.2027
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.
Languages of instruction
Main language
English
Further languages
German