Physics

Physics is a fundamental discipline for all natural sciences and their application. Students of the Bachelor’s degree program in Physics (B.Sc.) study the basics of experimentally researching, measuring, and mathematically representing natural structures and processes.

The program provides a broad, scientifically sound education in the most important areas of physics and its applications and familiarizes students with the methods of physical thinking and working. They acquire a thorough knowledge of classical physics (mechanics, electrodynamics, thermodynamics, vibrations, waves, and optics) as well as the fundamentals of quantum, atomic and molecular, nuclear, elementary particle, and solid-state physics. In the first four semesters of the program, the focus is on mathematics, experimental physics, and theoretical physics. In the fifth and sixth semesters, students specialize in one of these areas: Nuclear, Particle and Astrophysics, Condensed Matter Physics, Biophysics, or Applied and Engineering Physics. In addition, students acquire general and subject-specific key qualifications.

Graduates of this degree program have a broad basic knowledge of all physical disciplines, their methods, and applications. They are thus highly qualified to start a career in a wide range of industries such as consulting and development, insurance companies, public authorities, or software companies, but above all, to continue their scientific education within the framework of a Master’s degree in physics or an interdisciplinary field between physics and its neighboring sciences.

For a comprehensive description of the program, please refer to the degree program documentation:

• Degree program documentation for the Bachelor’s program in Physics (PDF, German)

• The first four semesters are devoted to an extensive academic training in mathematics, as well as the basic canon of experimental physics and theoretical physics. 

• In the fifth and sixth semesters, there is an opportunity to specialize, such that course content centers on one of the following areas: Nuclear, Particle and Astrophysics (KTA), Condensed Matter Physics (KM), Biophysics (BIO) or Applied and Engineering Physics (AEP).

• The degree concludes with the bachelor’s thesis.

• Overview degree program structure
• Program structure: Overview of modules

Required language skills for admission:

You need sufficient German language skills if you wish to apply for this program. Evidence of your language proficiency has to be submitted before the end of the application deadline. Learn more about recognized certificates and other ways to prove your German language skills.

This evidence of your language proficiency confirms that you comply with the minimum language requirements for admission to the program. Depending on the program and your individual background, it may be necessary for you to keep working on your language skills during your studies. Be sure to take a look at the services of our Language Center.   

Language of instruction:

The language of instruction for this program is German.

• Information on exams
• Information on studying abroad

The tuition fees for international students from third countries for this degree program are 3,000 euros per semester.

Many international students can have their fees waived or receive scholarships to finance them. You can find all information on waivers and scholarships here.

Please note: The semester fee as a contribution to the student union must be paid additionally. It varies depending on where you are studying. You can find all information on the semester fee here.

Admission requirements and the application procedure vary depending on the type of higher education entrance qualification you hold.

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal and upload your application documents.

If you receive an offer of admission, you will additionally have to submit individual documents as notarized hardcopies by post to be enrolled.

Generally, applicants with an international higher education entrance qualification must have their documents reviewed in advance through uni-assist.

In detail:

• What are the steps of the application process?
• What admissions requirements do I need to fulfill?

• Higher Education Entrance Qualification
• Proof of German Language Proficiency
• Complete and Current Résumé
• Passport
• Preliminary Documentation (VPD) by uni-assist - for international applicants only

We may require additional documents depending on your educational background and your country of origin. Complete the online application to receive a comprehensive list of the required documents

• Application for Enrollment (signed)
• Higher Education Entrance Qualification (certified copy)
• Most Current Photo (as for ID)
• Digital notification of your health insurance status from a German public health insurance provider (requested by applicant)

We may require additional documents depending on the type of educational background you earned and your country of origin. After accepting an offer of admission in TUMonline, you will receive a list of documents you must submit to TUM in hardcopy for enrollment.

Application period for the winter semester: 15.05. – 15.09.

Information about applying for a higher subject semester

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal and upload your application documents. Please be aware that we can only process your application if you upload all required documents within the application period.

When applying with an international higher education entrance qualification, please be sure to complete the application for your VPD Certificate before 15.07. (winter semester) or 15.01. (summer semester) and submit proof of your German language proficiency before the application deadline.

We will review your application as soon as it is complete. Please check your TUMonline account regularly, to see if we have any queries to your documents or if you have to amend one or more documents.

After receiving admission, you will see in TUMonline which documents you have to submit for enrollment, and in which form. Please note that you always have to send the signed application for enrollment and all notarized hardcopies by post.

We recommend that you submit the documents for enrollment as soon as possible after receiving admission. If individual documents are not available by then, you can submit them up to 5 weeks after the start of the lecture period. You will, however, only be enrolled once we have received all documents.

You can check the status of your application at any time in your TUMonline account.

This is a program with unrestricted access. There is no selection procedure. You will receive confirmation of your application 

• after submission of the online application and all documents in a formally correct manner by the deadline
• and after your documents have been reviewed. 

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