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What you need to apply for Physics at University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg)
Proof of proficiency in English. The required English proficiency level is B2 (vantage/upper intermediate) (CEFR) or an equivalent score in another internationally recognized test.
What to prepare for your application to Physics
Application documents
Here are the necessary documents to be provided for the application listed in short. For a more detailed description, see the application web page:
Secondary education certificate (certified copy)
University degree certificate with transcript of records (certified copy).
NOTE: Applicants can also formally apply if they provide evidence that (i) at the time of the application periods they are registered B.Sc. students and (ii) they are registered to their final/concluding exams and will have completed their B.Sc. studies/course by the time they start the FAU Master’s course. For the formal admission to the FAU Master course the B.Sc. degree certificate must be provided. This certificate must be submitted not later than one year after having started the FAU Master’s course studies.
Tabular CV in English (not handwritten)
GRE Subject Test in Physics by ETS (www.ets.org). This document is not mandatory but highly recommended! Please, upload it under “additional documents”.
Proof of proficiency in English (cf. Language requirements). The required English proficiency level is B2 (vantage/upper intermediate) (CEFR) or an equivalent score in another internationally recognized test.
Only for applicants from India: It is strongly advised that you apply for your APS certification well before you carry out the application process.
Step-by-step guide to applying for Physics at University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg)
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Application portal Link: https://www.campo.fau.de/qisserver/pages/cs/sys/portal/hi...
After submit the application in portal, we have to send the below mentioned documents:
Following the online-application, you need to send your signed application form (from the application portal campo) by post in addition to the following documents:
1.CV (without photo)
2.school leaving certificate (complete certificate)
4.if applicable: university entrance examination certificate from your home country
5.if applicable: if your school certificates are not sufficient for admission, you must also provide a certificate showing you have passed the assessment examination (Feststellungsprüfung) for the degree programme in question (certified copy)
6.if you have completed previous periods of study: complete academic report/transcript of records
7.if you have completed a previous degree: degree certificate (e.g. Bachelor’s degree, Diplom)
8.language certificates (regular copy)
9.if you are applying for the Studienkolleg: preliminary review documentation from uni-assist (regular copy). The Studienkolleg for all Bavarian universities is in Munich. If you wish to apply to attend a Studienkolleg before starting at FAU, you will be referred to the one in Munich.
10.if available: preliminary review documentation from uni-assist (regular copy)
[email protected] who have completed previous periods of study in China, Mongolia or Vietnam: APS certificate (original)
applicants from DSDI/DSDII schools in China: confirmation of identity from the German embassy (original)
applicants for the degree programmes in Medicine, Law and Dentistry, Pharmacy or Food Chemistry must submit proof of passing the Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang ausländischer Studienbewerber (DSH 2 or an equivalent examination). Further information on language requirements.
Applicants for degree programmes in Medicine, Dentistry or Pharmacy must submit the original notification from a German Office for the Recognition of Certificates (Zeugnisanerkennungsstelle) confirming that their certificate has been officially recognised. Students who do not have an official letter confirming recognition of their certificates may only enrol by submitting the original certificate together with a translation. In this case, students will be enrolled initially for only one semester. Official confirmation that the certificates have been recognised must be submitted during this time. Only then can students continue to study as planned.
Applicants who have passed the external assessment examination must register online via campo.fau.de for degree programmes without admission restrictions by the following dates: 15 July for the winter semester, 15 January for the summer semester. Application by post is no longer required. If all other preconditions are met, these applicants can enrol directly for degree programmes without admission restrictions, however, their application for admission must first be activated via the Admissions Office. To activate your application for admission, send your applicant number via e-mail to the Admissions Office.
Certified copies of foreign certificates that are not issued in German, English or French must be submitted along with a certified translation. If your documents do not fulfil the requirements or if important certificates are missing, your application will not be processed.
Postal address:
Zulassungsstelle der Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Schlossplatz 4
91054 Erlangen
Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
0 EUR
per semester
Application fee
0 EUR
one-time
Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)
Acceptance rate
42%
5 accepted out of 12 total applications
Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
Other Physics programmes ordered by QS ranking
required
not required
not required
Yes,Letter of motivation (about one page)
Required
GRE Subject Test in Physics by ETS (www.ets.org). This document is not mandatory but highly recommended! Please, upload it under “additional documents”.
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The Master’s Physics course can be studied entirely in English. The compulsory courses are offered in English only.
With the application for admission, proof of proficiency in English is required. The required English proficiency level is B2 (vantage/upper intermediate) (CEFR) or an equivalent score in another internationally recognized test such as TOEFL (at least 85 points in iBT), IELTS (5.0 or higher) or others.
Here are the necessary documents to be provided for the application listed in short. For a more detailed description, please check the [checklist](https://www.fau.de/files/2019/12/Checklist-international.pdf) and see the [application web page](https://www.campo.fau.de/qisserver/pages/cs/sys/portal/hi...):
NOTE: Applicants can also formally apply if they provide evidence that (i) at the time of the application periods they are registered B.Sc. students and (ii) they are registered to their final/concluding exams and will have completed their B.Sc. studies/course by the time they start the FAU Master’s course. For the formal admission to the FAU Master course the B.Sc. degree certificate must be provided. This certificate must be submitted not later than one year after having started the FAU Master’s course studies.
Application documents for internal FAU applicants
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Physics department office
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
Staudtstr. 7 / B2
91058 Erlangen
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