Physics University of Jena
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Jena
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
Physics
Focus
Astrophysics, History of Physics, Solid State Physics and Materials Sciences, Gravitation and Quantum Theory, Optics, Astronomy
Target group
The course is aimed at graduates with a first professional degree in
Degree programmes in the field of Physics or one that is equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in the amount of 180 credits and subject-related study at a university or equivalent higher education institution in Germany or abroad.
Annotation
The course can also be studied in English with a slightly limited choice of modules.
Admission requirements
The prerequisite is proof of a degree course in the field of physics, which includes at least 32 credit points in basic mathematical subjects, 32 credit points in experimental physics, 32 credit points in theoretical physics and 24 credit points in practical courses in physics. Furthermore, very good command of English is required Foreign applicants must prove that they have English language skills at level C1, unless they can prove that they have German language skills at level DSH-2 (or equivalent).
Lecture period
- Winter semester 2026/2027: 19.10.2026 - 12.02.2027see also www.uni-jena.de/semestertermine
- Summer semester 2027: 12.04.2027 - 16.07.2027Also see www.uni-jena.de/semestertermine
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.12.2026 - 15.02.2027
Application period winter semester: 01.04. - 15.09. Application period summer semester: 01.12. - 15.01.Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.12.2026 - 15.02.2027
Application period winter semester: 01.04. - 31.05. / Application period summer semester: 01.12. - 15.01.Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.12.2026 - 15.02.2027
Application period winter semester: 01.04. - 15.09. Application period summer semester: 01.12. - 15.01.Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.12.2026 - 15.01.2027
Application period winter semester: 01.04. - 31.05. / Application period summer semester: 01.12. - 15.01.
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.04.2027 - 31.08.2027
Application period winter semester: 01.04. - 15.09. Application period summer semester: 01.12. - 15.01.Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.04.2027 - 31.08.2027
Application period winter semester: 01.04. - 31.05. / Application period summer semester: 01.12. - 15.01.Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.04.2027 - 31.05.2027
Application period winter semester: 01.04. - 31.05. / Application period summer semester: 01.12. - 15.01.Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.04.2027 - 31.08.2027
Application period winter semester: 01.04. - 15.09. Application period summer semester: 01.12. - 15.01.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees
Languages of instruction
Main language
English