International

Career prospects

Programme start

Winter semester & Summer semester

Academic structure

You can find an exemplary structure of the study programme here.

Please check the Exam regulations (partly in German) for more information about the programme structure.

Internships

Internships help you to gain insights into various professional areas and to build up contacts. The department and our Career Service are here to help you find a suitable placement.

Study abroad

A period of study abroad is always highly recommendable. The university promotes study abroad via Erasmus+ and numerous other exchange programmes. You can find out more about the different ways to go abroad during your studies on the information page of our department.

Hear from students and lecturers
In our interview series, students talk about their subject, teachers explain the department's research and tell you what topics they cover in seminars and lectures.

• Three Questions to Fabian, B.Sc. Physics
• Three Questions to Hannah, B.Sc. Physics
• Students report: Jennifer Koch, M.Sc. Physics
• Students report: Stefan Petersen, M.Sc. Physics

Get an impression
Discover online lectures and websites with more information about your prospective subject.

• Study Atlas M.Sc. Physics
• Physics in 3 minutes I Conservation of energy
• Physics in 3 Minutes - Horizontal Throw
• Physics in 3 minutes | Radioactive radiation
• Physics in 3 minutes - Conservation of angular momentum
• Safety in the physics practical at school
• Lecture recordings (Physics)
• Information page Master of Science in Physics

• Above-average interest in scientific contexts
• Analysis and problem-solving skills
• Basic mathematical understanding

Foreign language skills
You do not have to provide proof of any foreign language skills. However, as large parts of the research literature are written in English, good English skills are highly recommended.

German language skills
International applicants please also provide: Documentation of German language skills level DSH-2 /TestDaF 4, or DSH-1/TestDaF 3 with adequate English skills level B2, proved by either: TOEFL-test (87 points or more/internet-based), IELTS (score 5.5 or better), or Cambridge First Certificate (Grade C or better).

Language(s) of instruction

German and English Course work and academic performance assessments can be completed both in English and in German.

• A completed bachelor's degree in physics or in a related subject with a grade of at least 2.6 or
  better. In the case of sufficient academic qualifications such as, a Bachelor's thesis with a grade of "very good", scientific prizes or co-authorship of a referenced scientific publication the Examination Board (StPA) for physics may also admit applicants with an average grade of with an average grade of between 2.7 and 3.0 for enrolment in the the Master's degree programme in Physics.
  
• Academic performance assessments in modules that cover the contents of the modules Integrierter Kurs (IK) III or Integrierter Kurs IV (integrated courses III or IV) of the Bachelor's Programme in Physics at the University of Konstanz (see attachment or module guide physics bachelor).

International applicants please also provide:

• Documentation of German language skills level DSH-2 /TestDaF 4444, or
• DSH-1/TestDaF 3 3 3 3 with adequate English skills level B2, proved by either: TOEFL-test (87 points or more/internet-based), IELTS (score 5.5 or better), or Cambridge First Certificate (Grade C or better).

For details, please see the admission regulations.

All students enrolled at the University of Konstanz are charged a semester fee each semester, similar to all other German universities. Here you can find the current semester fee and its individual components.

Tuition fees for first degree studies for certain international students
Since winter semester 2017/18, the state of Baden-Württemberg has required some international students to pay tuition fees for their first degree studies. The following students are not required to pay tuition fees: citizens of a country within the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA), doctoral students and certain “Bildungsinländer” (e.g. non-EU citizens with a German “Abitur”). More detailed information can be found here.

Each year, the University of Konstanz grants exemptions to a limited number of particularly gifted international degree-seeking students in accordance with the university’s “Begabtenbefreiungssatzung” (statutes governing the exemption of gifted students). More detailed information can be found here.

Tuition fees for second degree studies for all students
All students are required to pay tuition fees for their second degree studies. More detailed information can be found here.

This study programme has no admission restrictions.

An application is possible during the following period: 9.5. - 15.9. (winter semester) and 29.11. - 15.3. (summer semester). There may be other deadlines if you are applying for admission to a higher semester (for instance, if you are changing subjects or universities). For more information please consult the university website.

Application documents

Please attach the following documents to your application:

• Documentation of your academic degree (with a grade of at least 2.6 or better) including details on course work. If you have not received your degree certificate by the end of the application deadline, please attach documentation of all your examination results so far;
• Documentation of two academic performance assessments in modules that cover the contents of the modules Integrierter Kurs (IK) III or Integrierter Kurs IV (integrated courses III or IV) of the Bachelor's Programme in Physics at the University of Konstanz
• Current certificate of enrolment or proof of exmatriculation (if you have studied at a German university, please indicate your 'Fachsemester’ and ‘Hochschulsemester’).
  
  Important note: Please note the information provided under the tab "Admission requirements".
  
  

International applicants:

• If your documents are not available in German or English, you will need to have them translated. Please submit a German or English translation of your documents along with the original versions.
  
• Documentation of German language skills level DSH-2 /TestDaF 4444, OR
• DSH-1/TestDaF 3 3 3 3 with adequate English skills level B2: TOEFL-test (87 points or more/internet-based), IELTS (score 5.5 or better), or Cambridge First Certificate (Grade C or better).
• Applicants from China, India and Vietnam: APS certificate (original) issued by the German Embassy of your home country