Physics Paderborn University
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
Physics
Focus
Computational Material Science, Optoelectronics and Photonics
Target group
Bachelor graduates whose degree must include the following skills: -\tExperimental Physics: Command of the basic concepts of classical physics (mechanics, electrodynamics, optics, thermodynamics) as well as quantum, nuclear and solid state physics. -\tTheoretical Physics: Mastery of the theoretical foundations and methods of classical mechanics, electrodynamics, quantum mechanics and thermodynamics, coupled with skills in modelling and abstract mathematical formulation of physical facts. -\t Physics practicals: Recognising and extracting essential physical relationships based on experiments conducted independently by the applicant, documentation and critical evaluation of the test results. -\tMathematics: Command of the basic mathematical concepts and methods that are required to understand and solve problems in the field of physics. This refers to solid knowledge in the fields of linear algebra, analysis series, differential equations, vector analysis. The examination board determines compliance with requirements.
Admission requirements
Further details are governed by the admission regulations as well as examination regulations.
Lecture period
- 08.04.2024 - 19.07.2024
- 07.10.2024 - 31.01.2025
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2024)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Information at the International OfficeDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Information at the International OfficeApplication deadline for Germans and inhabitants
ExpiredEnrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Expired
Winter semester (2024/2025)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Information at the International OfficeDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Information at the International OfficeApplication deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.06.2025 - 15.10.2025Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.06.2025 - 15.10.2025
Languages of instruction
Main language
German
Further languages
English