OpenFieldHeidelberg Master of Science in Physics
English-taught two-year Master's program (120 ECTS) in Neuenheimer Feld, partnering with the Max Planck Institutes for Nuclear Physics and Astronomy to train researchers in Quantum Dynamics, Particle Physics, and Biophysics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in Physics with solid grounding in quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, and statistical physics.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 90.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Curriculum vitae and detailed summary of undergraduate experimental and theoretical physics courses.
- Recommendation letters
- Official transcripts and bachelor degree certificate.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Self-funded; eligible for Kirchhoff Institute bursaries and Max Planck research assistantships
- Application fee
- €75 uni-assist VPD fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €1,500 per semester for non-EU students; €171 semester fee for EU.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 31, 2027 for Winter semester intake
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Heidelberg University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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