Overview

Key facts

Physics Master's program is divided into two blocks: In the first and second semesters the Master's students attend courses in advanced physics and in the Faculty's research specialization areas. The third and fourth semesters are devoted to the one-year Master's thesis.

Goals

The primary goals of the Master's program in Physics offered by Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich are to impart expertise in current research topics on the basis of a deeper knowledge of the fundamentals of physics. Research methods, strategic planning, and critical evaluation of scientific findings, acting autonomously as well as career-relevant qualifications are central. During the two-year course of study, the ability to proceed methodically in both theoretical and practical physics is developed. Building on the knowledge gained during the first two semesters, these abilities will be strengthened during the one-year-long research phase of the third and fourth semesters.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Astronomy and Astrophysics, Cosmology
Molecular Biophysics, Statistical Physics
Solid State Physics, Nanophysics
High- and Medium-Energy Physics, Mathematical Physics
Laser Optics und Quantum Optics
Meteorology, Atmospheric Physics
Medical Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

München, Germany

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

a tabular curriculum vitae.
a copy of the degree certificate from the first degree (first professional university degree); if not yet available, a current trancscript of records.
an essay of no more than 1,000 words in German or English explaining the interest and skills for studying the MSc Physics programme with a detailed description of the previous achievements in the first degree programme (useful: information on special lectures attended in the first degree programme, information on the topic and content of the Bachelor's thesis, special lectures attended during your first degree studies, and information on the areas you intend to focus on during the planned Master’s degree course).
a proof of subject knowledge in the form of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores in physics or mathematics (only for applicants whose first degree was not completed at a university in a country of the European Union).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Each semester all students must pay the fees for the Munich Student Union.
No tuition fees are charged.

Living costs

München

Germany

1078 - 1689 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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