MSc Physics

Applications to the Master Programme in physics are submitted online via the application portal of the HHU Düsseldorf.

Required documents:

Bachelor's degree certificate or evidence showing that the degree will most likely take place before the desired admission to the master’s program.

Proof of sufficient language skills in English.

(New from winter term 2024/25) For applicants with a Bachelor degree from countries outside the EU/EWR: Preliminary Review documentation (VPD) from uni-assist

If availlable: Other evidence showing suitability for the master’s degree in physics (e.g. own publications, GRE test results, letters of recommendation) can be attached to the application.

Application deadlines:

March 15 (for the summer semester)

September 15 (for the winter semester)

June 15 (for early admission to the winter semester)

An early application is expressly desired. Applicants for the winter semester who need a visa to study in Germany should in any case apply before June 15.

For undergraduate study programmes (Bachelor’s/state examination) the following documents must be submitted:

Preliminary review documentation issued for Heinrich Heine University by uni-assist (see above) and recognised proof of language proficiency. The certificate from the university entrance assessment test may also serve as proof of language proficiency.

The following documents must be submitted with applications for PhD programmes as well as Master's programmes:

Degree certificate and record of grades and subjects (original language version plus a German translation issued by a sworn translator; certificates issued in English and French do not need to be translated).

DSH certificate (DSH 2 or DSH 3) or equivalent proof of language proficiency, unless you are applying for a foreign-language Master’s programme or doctoral studies in a language other than German.

additionally the preliminary examination documentation (VPD) for Master's degree programs of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and the Faculty of Medicine.

Doctoral studies: If you are planning to start a PhD programme, you need authorisation from the Dean’s Office and confirmation of academic supervision from your doctoral supervisor.

APS Certiifcate

Currently, no tuition fee has to be paid.