Degree program Physics (Master)
accredited,
with Aptitude assessment procedure

Study requirements

• Completion of a first professionally qualifying university degree that is recognized in Germany or a degree from a state or state-recognized university of cooperative education in the field of physics or a degree program with a closely related subject area,


• Sound specialized knowledge in the basics of experimental physics in the subject areas of mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, optics, quantum physics, atomic and molecular physics, as well as in the subject areas of solid-state physics or nuclear physics or particle physics or biophysics, in the basics of theoretical physics in the subject areas of theoretical mechanics, theoretical electrodynamics, theoretical quantum mechanics, as well as in the subject areas of statistical physics or theoretical thermodynamics, in the associated mathematical basics and experiences in physics lab courses, including programming/coding skills, corresponding to the respective contents of the Bachelor's degree program in Physics at TU Dresden.


• Proficiency in English at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Proof of English language skills is deemed to have been provided if sufficient English language acquisition can be proven as part of the acquired university entrance qualification (for example, basic or advanced course in English or comparable levels), or the previous degree program is/was entirely in English, or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL online) has been passed with a total score of at least 72 points (New: 4.0) and at least 17 points in each section, or the IELTS test has been passed with at least level 5.5 in all sections, or the UNIcert test has been passed with at least Level II;

Registration for the aptitude assessment or the NC selection process as well as application for admission to a degree program

Please note: If you are required to apply via the uni-assist portal, you will receive all information regarding the application and the aptitude assessment process from uni-assist.

Registration for the aptitude assessment or selection procedure

Your degree program requires participation in an aptitude assessment or selection procedure conducted by your future faculty. You must have the documents listed in the next section ready for this purpose. Please pay attention to the information regarding the deadline and submission format (by mail or online) required for these documents.

Please note: If the faculty’s website also requests specific documents, that list takes precedence.

Please note: For some degree programs, the deadline to register for the aptitude assessment or selection procedure may fall before the application period of the degree program.

Application for the degree program

In addition, you must apply for the degree program by entering your application details into the TU Dresden online application portal. Please observe the application deadlines for the degree program. Upon applying, you will receive an application number; you may need this number to register for the aptitude assessment or selection procedure and for any subsequent inquiries.

- For degree programs without restricted admission: Once your aptitude has been confirmed, please send the notice of aptitude and all requested documents to the Admissions Office or the International Office.
- For degree programs with restricted admission: You will receive a separate request to submit the required documents (including the notice of aptitude, if an aptitude assessment procedure is a prerequisite) only upon receiving your letter of admission.