Physics (Master)

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The interaction between light and matter, quantum dynamics and control, nanostructures, laboratory astrophysics, magnetic layers and surface physics are the main research topics at the Institute of Physics at the University of Kassel. In our Master' Program in Physics, you will have the opportunity to work with internationally renowned scientists on highly topical issues in basic and applied research.

A special research area dealing with "Extreme Light for the Analysis and Control of Molecular Chirality" (ELCH) gives you the chance to use the most advanced tools in experimental and theoretical atomic and molecular physics, as well as in optics and quantum optics (AMO) in the gas phase to control and manipulate chirality at the single molecule level. In laboratory astrophysics, you can use precision spectroscopy to study exotic molecules and clusters that otherwise only exist in interstellar space and compare your laboratory readings with astronomical observations to detect previously unidentified molecules. In technical physics, for example, you analyze semiconductor nanostructures and nanophotonic components for optical communication and quantum information processing and optimize them using semiconductor quantum dots. At the Centre for Interdisciplinary Nanostructure Science and Technology (CINSaT), you can work on interdisciplinary research issues from the nanostructure sciences at the interface between physics, chemistry, biology and the engineering sciences.

These and other research topics in the University of Kassel's Master of Physics Program will prepare you for a scientific career and research-related work in future industrial projects. We offer you fascinating experiments in our own laboratory and elaborate modelling in theoretical physics, both of them in a multinational research team environment with an intensive exchange of ideas - ideal conditions for a subsequent doctorate or entry into the profession.

As a precondition, you should have completed a bachelor's degree in physics and want to work in research. Then the Institute of Physics is the right place for you.


General program information

Final degree: Master of Science


Beginning of study: Summer and Winter semester


Language of instruction: English


Period of study: 4 semesters


Admission restriction (NC): No

Admission requirements

  • Passed bachelor's exam in physics or subject equivalent
  • and knowledge of the English language on the level B2


Application procedure for the winter semester

Application with a degree earned in Germany

Application period

annual 01.06. - 01.09.

You apply for this program via the online application portal for Master's programs at the University of Kassel.

How to apply

Application with a degree earned outside Germany

Application period

annual 01.03. - 15.07.

If you pursued your Bachelor degree at a university outside Germany, you need to apply via uni-assist. uni-assist will pre-evaluate your application on behalf of the University of Kassel and inform you if further documents are required. 

How to apply


Application procedure for the summer semester

Application with a degree earned in Germany

Application period

annual 01.12. - 01.03.

You apply for this program via the online application portal for Master's programs at the University of Kassel.

How to apply

Application with a degree earned outside Germany

Application period:

annual 01.09. - 15.01.

If you pursued your Bachelor degree at a university outside Germany, you need to apply via uni-assist. uni-assist will pre-evaluate your application on behalf of the University of Kassel and inform you if further documents are required. 

How to apply

Prospective students and applicants
For information on our degree programmes and assistance with questions regarding admission requirements, deadlines, the semester fee and enrolment procedures, please contact our student enquiries support team (Information Studium).


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