• Are you interested in physics?
• Mathematics doesn’t scare you?
• Do you have fun working in a laboratory?
• Do you enjoy working with computers?

If this is the case, the Applied Physics program is right for you!

1st year:

• Fundamentals of classical experimental physics
• Fundamentals of mathematics
• Introduction to computer science and construction mechanics

2nd year:

• Fundamentals of experimental quantum and atomic physics
• Fundamentals of theoretical physics
• Advanced lectures in computer science and electronics
• Internships and lab courses

3rd year:

• Fundamentals of modern aspects of experimental physics (particle physics, solid-state physics, quantum physics)
• Advanced lectures in physics and data analysis
• Bachelor’s thesis in one of JGU’s research units

In the 5th and 6th academic semesters, you will attend advanced lectures on computer science and physics, offering you the opportunity to select a specialization, with which you could then continue in a future master’s degree program.

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.

A stay abroad is recommended during the 4th or 5th semester.

Internships and lab courses

During your program of study, you will complete a lab course in the area of fundamental physics – part 1 and part 2 (3 semester hours per week), as well as a lab course in electronics and/or signal processing (2 semester hours per week).

Even voluntary internships are a good way to learn about a career field.

Company-based, non-university internships in a variety of fields can help you determine which careers or industries are of interest to you. This will help you shape your career path, but also mold 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.

As a graduate of the Applied Physics program, you will be

• capable of solving physics-related and interdisciplinary problems requiring goal-oriented and logical approaches
• familiar with the basic principles of experimentation
• capable of implementing your knowledge in different areas and taking on responsibility in your profession
• able to continually expand and deepen the knowledge gained in your bachelor’s degree program independently
• experienced regarding interdisciplinary qualifications (such as time management, learning and working techniques, cooperativeness, ability to work in a team and communicate, understand the guidelines of good scientific practice) and be able to expand upon these skills
• well-versed in communication and presentation techniques
• capable of completing a scientific assignment and presenting your results orally as well as in writing (demonstrated through the bachelor’s thesis).

Within this program of study, you will receive a broad, fundamental education in mathematics, natural sciences, and technology. This foundation provides a comprehensive introduction to the working environment of laboratories, and research and development facilities.

The areas of research, industry, and management are in need of experts who, thanks to their broad understanding of physics, engineering, and modern technologies, are able to independently, rapidly, and confidently take on diverse tasks – as you too will be able to as a graduate of Applied Physics.

You will be able to adapt to changing demands of the market: You are the bridge between science and technology.

The program therefore covers a professional field that lies at the interface between pure research work and classic engineering work, and it is characterized by its challenging interdisciplinary requirements and an increasingly important focus on internationalization.

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.