Overview

Physics is offered by TU Dortmund University. The first year of study serves to deepen the students' knowledge of the subject, while the second year is a research phase that is completed with the writing of a Master's thesis.

Key Facts

The study program is divided into modules, which comprise one or more courses. The grades of the module examinations are included in the final grade (weighted according to the credit points of the module). There is no final examination for the entire degree programme. The type of examination (oral, written) is specified in the module descriptions or announced at the beginning of the module. The module descriptions are accessible via the module handbook. Further details can be found on the webpages about the course structure, examination regulations and further informations. Starting with the winter semester 2023/24, the master's program in physics will be offered in English.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Condensed Matter Physics

Solid and Soft Matter

Particle Physics

Theory and Experiment

Accelerator Physics

Synchrotron Radiation
Medical physics, Theory and Experiment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-05 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-29 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dortmund, Germany

Disciplines

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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

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

The prerequisite for admission to the master's program in physics is a bachelor's degree in physics from the TU Dortmund University or another degree in a comparable course of study of at least three years (six semesters). An overall Bachelor grade better than 3.0 must have been achieved. All details are regulated by the Master Access Regulations and the Examination Regulations of the study program (both in German). Please also note the corresponding Amendment Regulation (also in German): the grade limit for access to the Master's degree in physics has now been changed to 2.9, but exceptional decisions in the case of poorer grades are no longer possible.

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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 fee at TU Dortmund University is around 300 euros.

Living costs

Dortmund

Germany

730 - 1100 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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