Overview

The focus of the teaching content is on the research areas of nano- and solid-state physics, quantum optics and information, plasma physics, biophysics and soft matter represented at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf.

This four-semester course of study with the Master of Science (M.Sc.) as a degree is open to admission, but each applicant must individually prove the special suitability for the degree program. As a rule, this is done through a successfully completed bachelor's degree in physics.

Key Features

The two-year course "Master of Science in Physics" Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf aims to ensure that you benefit from our very special strengths:

The Master's programme in Physics is internationally oriented.

The lecture language is usually English.

We expect broad basic knowledge in physics (both in experimental and theoretical physics) and mathematics as well as initial experience in the laboratory and with scientific work.

We offer special training at an international level in selected fields of physics.

We only teach topics in which we are specialists: Look forward to absolute experts as lecturers in every event.

Design your studies individually through a wide range of options.

Students in the second year are fully involved in the current research work in a working group.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biophysics

Artificial Atoms

Experimental Plasma Physics

Experimental Quantum Optics

Experimental Soft Matter

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Düsseldorf, Germany

Disciplines

Physics View 91 other Masters in Physics in Germany

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree certificate or evidence showing that the degree is very likely to take place before the desired admission to the Master's program.

Proof of sufficient language skills in English.

Other evidence showing suitability for the Master's programme in Physics (e.g. own publications, GRE test results, reference letters) can be attached to the application.

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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

At HHU, there is no tuition fee for study programmes. However, the so-called “semester fee” (approx.€ 300) is a compulsary charge all students pay each semester

Living costs

Düsseldorf

Germany

996 - 1318 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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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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