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Welcome to our website on Master courses in Physics.
Currently, the Master's in Physics program is wholly offered in English. In contrast, the Bachelor programs (Physics, Nanoscience, Computational Science) are offered in German whiles Nanoscience and Computational Science Master programs are partly given in German and English. For these we refer you to the corresponding pages in German (follow the links given).
On this page we provide information on a lot of topics.
General information on our faculty
Currently, we have slightly more than 1000 students enrolled in the faculty of physics in Regensburg. They enjoy the advantages of our faculty as there are:
- Excellent support of the students from twenty-five (25) professors and numerous scientific faculty members and tutors.
- Various courses of study, focussed on different topics. A Regensburg speciality is our research program which aims to promote students in approximately seven (7) 7 years from the begin of their studies to their Ph.D. degree.
- Excellent scientific reputation (national and international), with one Collaborative Research Centers and manyfold research collaborations with national and international funding.
- And finally, the ambience of Regensburg, a UNESCO world cultural heritage.
In case you should experience any problems throughout your studies, please contact our faculty's student advisors. They are ready to help you personally for all situations you might encounter! From left to right: Dr. J. Mertins and Dr. Karoline Bernhard-H?fer (Physics and Nanoscience), Dr. S. Solbrig (Computational Science), Dr. C. Maurer (Teacher's Education), Prof. Dr. V.Braun (Head of examination committee)
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General structure of our modular courses
The structure of the Master course is modular, which means that most of the lectures are organized in entities which - when completed - represent one module. For completed modules one gets credit points (CPs) accounted. The goal is to collect 120 CPs (minimum) within (usually) 2 years.
One needs a minimum of 60 CPs from a broad choice of subject modules, complementary lectures and further specialized courses (see below). These 60 CPs should in general be acquired in the first year. In the second year you enter the research phase, which includes a specialization module (30 CPs) and finally the Master thesis (30 CPs), working in close collaboration with the members of research groups either in theoretical or experimental physics.
Description of our Master of Physics course
First Year
In the first year called 'Vertiefungsphase' (consolidation phase) you will take
- Subject modules: Lectures on special topics of Physics according to your interest. You may choose between subjects in experimental and theoretical physics:
- Surface Physics, Infrared / Terahertz Physics and Laser Physics
- Semiconductor Physics, Low-Temperature Physics, Magnetism and Light Matter Interaction
- Physics of Nanostructures and Computational Physics
- Quantum Electrodynamics, Quantum Chromodynamics and Quantum Field Theory
- Quantum Theory of Condensed Matter: Part 1 - Fundamentals, Methods and Phenomena. Part 2 - Mesoscopic Physics
- Nonlinearity in Classical and Quantum Physics
- Complementary lectures, example in any of the following courses:
- Science Informatics and Medical Physics
- Mathematics; History of physics
- Bioinformatics, Biophysics
- Other courses:
- Special topics lectures
- Short research projects
- Training seminars
- Applied Information Technology:
Computer and Microcontroller Technology, Electronics, Electronic design with FPGAs, Computer-based Measurements with LabView, Computer-aided Mechanical Design, Databases and internet, Programming of portable graphics applications, Linux: Basics, Concepts, Applications; IT and Media
Second Year
The second year is termed 'Forschungsphase' (scientific phase). During the first half of this period,? you will gain deeper insight into a special field of scientific work of the faculty (see list above) by working at a chair, studying original up-to-date publications, and discussing selected topics with your supervisor and your colleagues. And you are expected to give a presentation or talk ("Specialization") to end this first half. In the final half of this period, you will work on your Master thesis.
Important deadlines for Applications
Please bear in mind that the application deadlines are as follows:
June 15th if you want to begin your studies in the winter term (starting in october) or
January 15th if you want to begin your studies in the summer term (starting in april)
New since May 2025: Application for Master in Physics
Starting May 1, 2025, applications for the MSc in Physics will be processed via our system "SPUR". The link to the entry page is https://spur.ur.de/. The language is automatically selected via your browser settings, and the application process is explained there after registration on the portal.?
Contact person for any problems: Dr. J?rg Mertins, Physics Building, Room 1.1.02, Tel. 943-2088, Email: joerg.mertins(at)ur.de. Office hours: Thursdays 2-3 p.m. and by appointment, see go.ur.de/jm.
All available modules in our module catalogue
The complete and up-to-date catalogue of modules including their detailed descriptions can be found here.
Legal text: Bachelor and Master examination regulations ("Prüfungsordnung")
The current examination regulations ("Prüfungsordnung") can be found here. The text is available in German only, due to legal reasons. If you need assistance to understand what it regulates in detail, please contact the study consultant, Dr. J?rg Mertins, phone +49 (0)941 943-2088, eMail: joerg.mertins(at)ur.de
Our University's foreign student office
Further help can be found when visiting our University's foreign student office. Here you get specific information on topics such as
- German Skills
- Application / Admission / Registration
- Visa and Residence Regulations
- Finances
- Health Services
- Arrival Information
- Accommodation
- Organizing Your Studies
- Life in Regensburg
- Special Programs for Refugees
- A FAQ page
- A download page for frequently used form sheets
Where to get further help and advice
If you have any questions about studying in Regensburg or concerning the application process, do not hesitate to contact our study consultant, Dr. J?rg Mertins, phone +49 (0)941 943-2088, eMail: joerg.mertins(at)ur.de
You may also want to ask fellow students about certain topics, seen from a student's point-of-view by contacting the students council of the physics/mathematics departments.
Webredaktion Physik - 07.10.2025 18:43 
