Overview

Two typical and complementary aspects characterize its access to the understanding of nature: On the one hand, natural phenomena are quantitatively analyzed in experiments; on the other hand, the observed laws are formulated in mathematical "language".

From these models ("theory"), further projections are made in a wider field of application and are re-examined in experiments. If the models are confirmed, "natural laws" are deduced. If phenomena are found that are not contained in the theory, more comprehensive models must be sought.

Research opportunities

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz offers a particularly wide range of research opportunities at Physics, supported by large instruments on site and several research institutes, e.g. various Max-Planck Institutes. Accordingly, there is a broad spectrum of lectures that are directly associated with modern research.

Programme Structure

Main research areas of the Institutes of Physics and Nuclear Physics at Mainz University:

Atomic physics
Physics of condensed matter
Physics of the atmosphere (meteorology)
Nuclear physics
Particle physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

More details

The application is possible all year round.

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mainz, Germany

Disciplines

Physics View 92 other Masters in Physics in Germany

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

Anyone who has the necessary previous training will be admitted to the master's degree in physics. Proof of a bachelor's degree in physics with a grade of at least 3.0 or a degree from a university in Germany or abroad that is not significantly different is required.
In addition, we expect knowledge that is comparable to the following areas of the Bachelor's degree in physics at JGU Mainz, amounting to at least:
30 credit points in the experimental physics module,
19 credit points in the internship module area,
25 credit points in the module area Theoretical Physics,
23 credit points in the module area Higher Mathematics and Calculation Methods,
9 credit points for the written bachelor thesis.
The selection interview, which lasts at least 15 minutes serves to determine whether the applicant has the necessary aptitude and sufficient motivation for studying physics in order to successfully complete the master’s degree.

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Tuition Fee

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Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
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Free

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Living costs for Mainz

710 - 1230 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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