Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in physics or a comparable degree program. The selection committee of the master's program in physics decides on comparability. If you have not received your degree certificate yet, you can submit this by the end of the first semester of your master’s prοgram.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
CEFR English
min B2
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
IELTS
min 5
TOEFL iBT
min 72
Cambridge
min C2 Proficiency (CPE)
Cambridge
min C1 Business Higher (BEC Higher)
Cambridge
min B2 First (FCE)
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes
Additional information:
English language proficiency can also be proven by a university degree in an English language study program, university entrance qualification for English speaking universities, six months stay in an English speaking country, seven years of English lessons at a German-language school, or by comparable evidence.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.Sc. Phуsiсs at Universität Hamburg depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 15 June for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university.
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
This deadline is relevant for all Masters programs at Universität Hamburg (except for English-taught international programs).
Please submit uncertified copies of all documents. For documents not issued in English or German, a certified English or German translation is required.
Printout of your online application.
Degree certificate or provisional transcript of records. If you are still studying when you apply and cannot yet provide a final certificate containing your grades, please submit your current transcript of records confirming your provisional grade point average. You will then need to submit your degree certificate by the end of the first semester of your master’s program.
In the case of foreign education qualification, the submission of preliminary review documentation (VPD) from uni-assist is recommended.
If it does not appear on your certificate, add a list of all completed modules or examinations, often called transcript of records or 'Excerpt from the examination file'.
Applicants who are currently enrolled in the bachelor of science in physics at the University of Hamburg do not need a transcript of records. The grades and credit points at the time of application are taken from the STiNE online system.
Higher education entrance eligibility (e.g., Abitur, high school diploma, master craftsperson qualification, etc.).
Curriculum vitae including the certificates you have acquired (curriculum vitae should include: personal data, education, vocational training, studies, professional background, vocational training, internships, experience abroad or travel, language skills, computer literacy, activities, other: description of qualifications and activities that are not included in any of the above mentioned, eg participation in (scientific) competitions, awards, competences).
Proof of additional qualifications given in the curriculum vitae (eg professional career, vocational training, internships, international experience or travel, experience in teamwork, further language skills, computer skills, other activities).
Letter of motivation in English, in which you justify your wish to study and the choice of university, as well as your study objectives.
Proof of English language proficiency is required (see language requirements).
Application address:
Universität Hamburg
Fachbereich Physik
Studienbüro - Auswahlkommission Physics (M.Sc.)
Norman Eggers
Jungiusstraße 9
20355 Нamburg
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