Overview

Guided by lecture courses and early-research programs, our students develop complex problem-solving skills, e.g. those needed to carry out interdisciplinary research relating to questions of biology, chemistry, or mathematics.

Central parts of the research training strategy are the second-year research modules, which culminate in the submission of a Master thesis. With its strong focus on research, the Master of Science in Physics program from University of Cologne serves to prepare students for a subsequent PhD program.

Career perspectives

Physics graduates are in great demand. About half of them are employed in research institutes and industrial research divisions, but they are also sought for by public authorities and federal departments. Due to their outstanding analytical abilities, they find profitable jobs in business consulting firms, software and telecommunication companies, and in finance. Moreover, their hands-on approach and solution-oriented mindset are highly esteemed in the neighboring fields of chemistry, biology, medicine, pharmaceutics, meteorology, and computer science.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Atomic and molecular physics

Solid state physics

Nuclear physics

Biophysics

Particle physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Köln, Germany

Disciplines

Physics View 91 other Masters in Physics in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

School leaving certificate (or an equivalent degree of qualification for access to German universities)

Transcript of Records

Bachelor of Science in Physics degree (or an equivalent university degree). The degree certificate can be handed in later.

Applicants with a foreign school and university degree also need to provide certified translations of these degrees unless they exists in German or English.

Additionally, please hand-in the following documents:

Letter of Motivation

CV

Proof of English language skills:

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

The semester fees for enrolment or re-registering are

Summer semester: €304.75

The University of Cologne does not charge any tuition fees.

Living costs

Köln

Germany

831 - 1291 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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