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Study Theoretical physics in Germany: 35 Universities with 49 English Degree Programs
All important info for international students in Germany (2022/2023)
Updated: 09-30-2022 | Reading Time: 3 minutes
While physics concerns exploring the mysteries of the universe and nature, the theoretical branch of this subject employs mathematical models and abstractions to rationalize, explain and predict natural phenomena – contrary to experimental physics, which uses practical tools to analyze these same questions. Students
Overview
49
Study Programs in English
35
Universities
31
Universities in International Rankings
Tuition Fees
Minimum:
€ 0 (46 programs for EU citizens, 36 programs for Non-EU citizens)
Maximum:
€ 10,000 per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester
between September 30 and September 21
Summer Semester
between September 30 and September 21
Top-ranked German Universities in Theoretical physics
Top 100 Worldwide
Top 250 Worldwide
National Ranking
#32Times Higher Education Ranking
LMU - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
public University
No. of Students: approx. 51,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #48, QS World University Rankings #64
#42Times Higher Education Ranking
Heidelberg University
public University
No. of Students: approx. 28,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500 (per semester)
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #57, QS World University Rankings #63
#78Times Higher Education Ranking
University of Tübingen
public University
No. of Students: approx. 28,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500 (per semester)
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #151-200, QS World University Rankings #177
#83Times Higher Education Ranking
Freie Universität Berlin
public University
No. of Students: approx. 38,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)
QS World University Rankings #127
#84Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
University of Bonn
public University
No. of Students: approx. 37,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)
Times Higher Education Ranking #112, QS World University Rankings #226
Tuition Fees
2 English Degree Programs for Theoretical physics in Germany
Freie Universität Berlin
Berlin
Physics
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Aug (Winter) - 30 Nov/15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
LMU - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Munich
Astrophysics
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester 2022/2023
Summer Semester 2023
Winter Semester 2023/2024
5 programs
29 programs
46 programs
Application Modes
Application Modes
0% national admission restriction (national NC)
20.4% local admission restriction (local NC)
55.1% no admission restriction
24.5% no information provided
Application Process
Application Process
65.3% directly at University
30.6% via uni-assist
2 English Degree Programs for Theoretical physics in Germany
Freie Universität Berlin
Berlin
Physics
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Aug (Winter) - 30 Nov/15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
LMU - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Munich
Astrophysics
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Language Requirements
IELTS Band
TOEFL Scores
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
4.5 (1 program )
Minimum:
61 (1 program )
Minimum:
B2 First (FCE) (7 programs )
Maximum:
7 (1 program )
Maximum:
95 (1 program )
Maximum:
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (7 programs )
IELTS Band
Minimum:
4.5 (1 program )
Maximum:
7 (1 program )
TOEFL Scores
Minimum:
61 (1 program )
Maximum:
95 (1 program )
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
B2 First (FCE) (7 programs )
Maximum:
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (7 programs )
2 English Degree Programs for Theoretical physics in Germany
Freie Universität Berlin
Berlin
Physics
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Aug (Winter) - 30 Nov/15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
LMU - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Munich
Astrophysics
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Program Features
2-8 semesters
Duration→ View all programs with online courses
Online Courses
Degree TypesMaster of Science
Bachelor of Engineering
Bachelor of Science
Beginning
Winter intake
32.7%Summer intake
0%Winter & Summer intake
67.3%List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Theoretical physics
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public University · No. of Students: 24,000
Program Fees: € 0
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg
public Technical University · No. of Students: 6,800
Program Fees: € 0
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
public University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 5,000
Program Fees: € 0
M.Eng. (Master of Engineering)
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
B.Eng. (Bachelor of Engineering)
public University · No. of Students: 38,000
Program Fees: € 0
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
public University · No. of Students: 38,000
Program Fees: € 0
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
MBM (Master of Business Marketing)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
MLB (Master of Law and Business)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
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