• An interest in interdisciplinary research in physics with elements of computer science or engineering
• A strong interest in acquiring applied skills throughout your studies

Applicants must provide proof of a bachelor’s degree in Applied Physics with a minimum grade of 3.0.

Qualifications that were not part of the bachelor’s degree program can also be taken into account. In the following areas, applicants must have obtained at least

• 40 credit points within Experimental Physics modules
• 40 credit points within Computer Science modules
• 20 credit points within Theoretical Physics and Mathematics modules
• 15 credit points for lab courses
• 9 credit points for the written bachelor’s thesis

If the above areas are not covered, admission to the master’s program may still be granted under certain conditions.

Applicants who do not have a bachelor’s degree in Applied Physics (or a comparable degree) with a minimum grade of 3.0 or who only partially meet the other qualifications mentioned above, can demonstrate their aptitude via a selection interview upon request.

A further requirement for admission to the master’s program in Applied Physics is proof of English language proficiency at the B2 level or above. In addition to official English test certificates, this level of proficiency can be demonstrated by the Abitur certificate: at least 5 years of English at a nine-year Gymnasium or 4 years of English at an eight-year Gymnasium, with a grade of sufficient (4 points) or higher.

Applicants who did not earn their university entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung, HZB) at a German-language institution or complete a German-language degree program must provide proof of German proficiency at the B2 level.

Good to know: The legally binding basis for selection, admission and enrollment is the text of the entrance requirements as specified in Section 2 of the currently valid examination regulations and, where applicable, in the appendix.

You can find more information in the examination regulations.

In the master’s program, you will take

• three lectures in Experimental Physics
• three lectures in Applied Sciences (Engineering & Computer Science)
• two lectures in Theoretical Physics
• an advanced lab course
• two interdisciplinary skills seminars (e.g., presentation techniques, academic writing)

You can choose one of the following four specializations:

• Data Science (with an optional concentration in Solid State Physics or Particle Physics)
• Detector Physics
• Material Science
• Quantum Physics

Within these specializations, you can choose three required elective courses from the wide range of courses in Experimental Physics and Applied Sciences.

Weighting of the content of the degree program for the final grade:

Stays abroad

Would you like to live abroad for a semester or a year? Do you want to learn another language and get to know a new culture? Or gain a different perspective on your particular subject? A stay abroad provides you with the perfect opportunity to achieve this and is possible with every degree program – either self-organized or by taking advantage of one of the popular exchange programs. This is made possible by various cooperation agreements and partnerships with foreign universities.

For more information on this topic, please visit our websites on studying abroad. Visit our student exchange platform for an overview of cooperating universities in your field.

This program of study does not require you to spend time abroad, but you nevertheless have the opportunity to do so.

Lab courses and internships

In the first and second semesters, you will complete an advanced technical lab course comprising four semester hours per week.

Voluntary internships are another good opportunity to obtain more in-depth insight into a professional field.

An internship allows you to discover whether everyday life in a particular occupation suits your career expectations and interests. You can gain qualifications for a professional field and acquire important professional and personal skills to start a career. An internship helps you both shape your career path, and mold the remainder of your course sequence – in particular by selecting specializations that suit your practical experience.

You can find further information and relevant internships on the Career Service website.

Studying Applied Physics (M.Sc.) provides you with a wide range of job-relevant knowledge and skills, including:

• Modeling of complex data
• Knowledge of statistics and data evaluation
• Understanding of physical phenomena and their description
• Programming
• Ability to work in a team
• Project and time management

This will prepare you optimally for the job market of the future. As a graduate, you will find many exciting job opportunities in professional fields such as the following:

• Scientific research institutions
• Research departments in the private sector
• Management consultancies
• IT sector
• Patents
• Finance sector (risk modeling, investment banking)
• Insurance (e.g., risk assessment)
• Modeling of complex systems (e.g., pandemic spread)
• All companies that work with large quantities of data (e.g., automotive manufacturers, energy suppliers, transport companies)

Not sure what to do after graduation? Don’t worry!

A university degree generally does not prepare you for a single profession but qualifies you for a wide range of career paths – for example, in research, in a typical profession related to your field of study, or in one of many other academic fields.

This is why career orientation is also part of your studies. Gaining practical experience is key, and you can do so through internships, working student positions, part-time jobs or voluntary work, for example.

JGU’s Career Service will support you throughout the entire process with information, advice, workshops and numerous events – from career orientation and working on your profile and skills to finding your dream job and successfully applying for it.