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4 semesters
English
Free (340 EUR/sem)
Winter and Summer
The University of Hamburg is a renowned institution located in the heart of the city. It offers a wide range of courses, including the highly esteemed Mathematical Physics program. This course is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the mathematical principles that underpin the laws of physics. The program is taught by world-class faculty members who are experts in their field, and students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources. Graduates of the Mathematical Physics program at the University of Hamburg are well-equipped to pursue careers in research, academia, and industry.
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What you need to apply for Mathematical Physics at University of Hamburg
our proficiency in English will be considered as proven if at least one of the following applies to you:
You have passed a test within CEFR/TELC at level B2
You have passed the IELTS test with a score of at least 5.0
You have passed the TOEFL test with 72 credits in the internet-based test (TOEFL iBT)
You have passed Cambridge FCE, CAE or CPE
You have a degree from an English language bachelor degree program
You have a high school diploma accepted at English language universities
You have spent at least 6 months in an English speaking country
You have learnt English at a German language school for at least seven years
We recommend that you be able to follow courses and seminars in English as well as in German
1\. A bachelor degree (or equivalent) in mathematics or physics.
For the Master's program in Mathematical Physics you need to have accomplished a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Physics. The content of this degree must be comparable to the Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics (with Physics as subsidiary subject) or Physics from the University of Hamburg. Please have a look at the Scientific Prerequisites on our website: https://www.math.uni-hamburg.de/en/studium/master/mscmat... .
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Detailed pre-requisites in the below link.
[Application : Fachbereich Mathematik : Universität Hamburg (uni-hamburg.de)](https://www.math.uni-hamburg.de/studium/master/msc-mathem...)
What to prepare for your application to Mathematical Physics
To help the selection committee make its decision, your application should include the following documents:
The pdf of the online application form (in English).
A letter of motivation (about one page, in English).
Your Curriculum Vitae (in English).
A photocopy of your university entry qualification (i.e. High School diploma or equivalent).
A photocopy of the degree certificate of your Bachelor degree in physics or mathematics, including a transcript of your grades. (Concerning exceptions and further comments see below!) It must contain your CGPA and the means to convert them into German grading system, minimum passing grade and maximum grade possible. If it is not possible to convert your CGPA, it will be set as minimum passing grade.
Proof of proficiency in English (for more information see below)
You may provide further evidence of work experience or other relevant qualifications.
The copies of your documents need not to be certified. Copies in English or German are accepted. If your certificates are written neither in English nor in German, please enclose a certified translation.
English language proficiency can also be proven by a successfully passed university program taught in English, a high school diploma accepted at English language universities, at least 6 months spent in an English speaking country, or if you provide similar evidence or equivalent qualifications. In particular, the university accepts a certificate that proves that you have attended English classes in high school for at least 5 years
Step-by-step guide to applying for Mathematical Physics at University of Hamburg
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Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)
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0 accepted out of 3 total applications
Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
2.34
Avg. rejected grade
German scale
Based on 3 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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Universität Hamburg
MIN Fakultät, Fachbereich Mathematik
Studienbüro
Bundesstraße 55 (Geomatikum)
20146 Hamburg
Germany
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