Overview

By attending events at both faculties, students are introduced to modern questions and methods in mathematics as well as in mathematical and theoretical physics. The range of courses is designed jointly by the faculties of physics and mathematics.

This Mathematical and Theoretical Physics program at Bielefeld University is designed to enable students to understand the mathematically precise formulation and the physical relevance in scientific work, including interdisciplinary work, to classify it critically and to present its essential content in an understandable way. The degree acquired should enable students to pursue a doctorate in theoretical physics or mathematics. This master's degree also enables them to enter one of the many careers open to these two disciplines.

Research priorities

In the following research areas in mathematics and theoretical physics, we support a fruitful exchange between topics such as:

Dynamic and integrable systems
Lattice Gauge Theory and Numerical Analysis
Nonlinear Differential Equations and the Early Universe
Probability Theory and Random Matrices
quantum field theory and representation theory
Stochastic Analysis and Statistical Mechanics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Exercises on Symmetries in Physics

Symmetries in Physics

Quantum Mechanics

General Relativity

Exercises in Quantum Mechanics

Representation Theory of Algebras

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 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bielefeld, Germany

Disciplines

Physics Mathematics View 55 other Masters in Mathematics 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

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Proof-oriented skills in analysis and linear algebra (content equivalent to the first year of a specialist bachelor's degree with a major in mathematics)

Basic, well-founded understanding of the physical relationships in four of the following areas of physics: mechanics, electrodynamics, optics, thermodynamics and quantum physics.

Proof-oriented skills in measure and integration theory as well as in three of the following areas of mathematics: geometry/topology, function theory, functional analysis, differential equations, numerics, stochastics or algebra.
Basic, well-founded understanding of the theoretical concepts of quantum mechanics and statistical physics.

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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

There are no tuition fees for domestic and international students at Bielefeld University. All you have to pay is a social fee of about 300 EUR per semester.

Living costs

Bielefeld

Germany

680 - 1050 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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