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Dear doctoral candidates and all those who want to become one, here you will find all information about doctoral studies at the Faculty of Physics. We will answer your questions and accompany you on the way to your doctorate!

Are you thinking about a doctorate? First of all, think about the field of research in which you would like to work! The choice of your doctoral topic is of central importance, because those who research with enthusiasm will reach their goal in the end! At the Faculty of Physics a PhD is possible in the subjects astronomy , meteorology and physics (only available in German). Afterwards, you should find a supervisor for your doctoral project who is authorized to conduct examinations. Looking specifically for PhD positions and finding out about structured PhD programs can also be very helpful. Contact one of our researchers directly. Information on subjects and research areas as well as an overview of professors can be found in the research section .

A 5-year Master's degree with at least the grade 'good' or a 3-year Bachelor's degree with the grade 'very good' is required for admission to the doctoral program.

We are glad to assist you with all administrative steps - from the admission and submission to the defense of your dissertation. You will find all important information below.

All legally binding regulations can be found in the current version of the examination regulations - these and possible amendment regulations are available for download here (PDF, 130 KB) .

Supervisor Search for and contact a university lecturer on your own. All professors and private lecturers at the university count as a university lecturer. Letter of admission It is mandatory to apply for admission at the dean's office. For this, please hand in all necessary documents: (certified copies can be made in the dean's office)

Confirmation of Supervision (PDF, 96 KB)

• Application for Admission to Doctoral Studies (PDF, 146 KB)
• Statement criminal investigation (PDF, 183 KB)
• Signed curriculum vitae
• Identity card or passport as a certified copy
• with a German master degree in physics: certified copy of Master's certificate and diploma
• with a foreign/non-specialized university degree : certified copy of Bachelor's and Master's certificate, diploma and final transcript of records

Once your admission request has been checked and confirmed, you will receive an admission letter via post mail. With this you can apply for enrollment at the Office of the University Registrar or the International Office .

Admission to doctoral studies is open to students with an outstanding Bachelor’s degree.

• an excellent bachelor's degree with a grade of "very good"
• or a placement among the top 10% in the respective year,
• a mentor who will advise you

Applicants with degrees earned outside the EU must submit GRE Subject Test scores in physics or mathematics.

• In addition to the Application for Doctoral Admission (PDF, 146 KB) , please submit this form (PDF, 128 KB) (currently only available in German) to the Dean's Office along with the documents requested therein.
• Ask your mentor to send the mentor commitment (PDF, 98 KB) to the Dean's Office.
• You then have to enroll in the respective master's program and successfully complete 60 ECTS of Master courses in the following two semesters with an average grade of at least good ( grade ≤ 2.5 ). Course selection will take place in consultation with your mentor.
• These required achievements have to be proven to the Dean's Office at the end of the two semesters . To do so, present the master's certificates to the examination office and obtain a statement of account.
• Please submit the supervision commitment together with the account statement of the master's achievements to the Dean's Office.
• You can then enroll in the doctoral program.

With the doctoral degree, you do not acquire a master's degree. This may have consequences later on, e.g. on the pay group in case of employment in the public service. A doctorate without a master's degree is therefore not advisable for people who want to stay in Germany. However, if you are pursuing a Master's degree, you should remain enrolled in the Master's program and complete the remaining required coursework.

Information on how to obtain a Master's degree can be found in the FAQs on this page.

The faculty member who gives you the mentoring commitment is not obligated to continue to mentor you and give you a mentoring commitment for the doctoral degree.

• with a " First Degree Master " or
• with a 3-year Bachelor's degree and a one-year Master's degree (" Integrated Master ")

Depending on where you are from and depending on where you obtained your Master degree, the International Office or the Office of the University Registrar is responsible for enrollment as a doctoral student. Please follow their instructions on the information page.

• Doctoral studies are not subject to a standard period of study. As a rule, enrollment for the purpose of a doctorate is limited to a maximum of 8 semesters.
• If you are seeking a doctorate via access with an excellent bachelor's degree, you must apply as a master's student. See the information page on application, admission and enrollment .

Please note the following for the submission of your thesis:

• A time limit of at least six weeks should be granted between the submission of your thesis and your oral examination, so that all deadlines can be duly met. The submission of both reports to the dean's office is decisive, since according to the doctoral regulations there must be at least 3 weeks until the oral examination. We therefore recommend that you consult with your reviewers in order to plan your oral examination.
• Your committee will consist of 6 members (old regulations) or 5 members (new regulations). Please note that amongst them there must be one theoretician, one experimentalist and one person from another field in physics than your own. There can only be one external member.
• You have to submit eight copies (old doctoral regulations) or seven copies (new doctoral regulations), hard bound in DIN A 4 format. Your doctoral thesis should be preceded by an abstract in German language , included in your thesis.
• All documents that have to be submitted together with the hard copies can be found on the last page of the Application for Admission to the Doctoral Examination (new regulations) (PDF, 212 KB) / Application for Admission to the Doctoral Examination (old regulations) (PDF, 201 KB) Please read this form carefully in order to ensure that different documents can be issued in due time.
• A list containing the suggested members of the Doctoral Examination Committee (PDF, 97 KB) can be submitted in advance for revision; it always has to be approved by the Dean.
• We kindly ask you to make an appointment for your submission at the dean’s office and send us an email to [email protected] on the day of your submission containing your abstract as well as your dissertation as two separate PDFs or as a download link.

Earning a doctorate with multiple publications? Cumulative dissertations usually require at least three published and refereed first author publications in renowned journals. Cumulative dissertations must be submitted to the dean by the supervisor prior to submission, indicating the relevant publications. Only when the application has been approved by the dean a cumulative dissertation is possible. Mixed forms between classical and cumulative dissertation are possible, but require a detailed justification and explanation, with sufficient time before the intended submission date. In all cases, care must be taken to ensure that the dissertation clearly presents and demonstrates independent scientific achievement.

As a rule, the examination should take place in person. The 20-minute-presentation takes place on the blackboard and is followed by questions. A remote examination is only an option if there is an external member outside Munich or in the event of illness of a member.

If a member of the doctoral committee participates remotely, the requirements of the remote examination apply:

• The presentation will take place on an electronic whiteboard.
• All parties involved in the examination must agree to the procedure described here.
• The examinee and those examiner situated in Munich meet in person in a room.
• Joining remotely is possible via a suitable video conferencing systems. Suitable and approved according to IT security standards are DFNconf, LRZmeet and in exceptional cases Zoom.
• The examiner who takes the minutes signs them and sends the scan of the minutes by e-mail to the commission chair. The chair prints out the minutes, signs them as well, and sends them to the Dean's Office along with all other doctoral documents.
• The committee chair is responsible for ensuring that these requirements are met, including proper record keeping and submission of these to the Dean's Office.
• you set independently in consultation with all members, especially the chair, of the doctoral committee.
• Please notify the Dean's Office of the date, location and time of the examination as soon as possible.
• If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

After submitting your dissertation and passing the oral examination, you are almost there - the doctoral title is within reach.

Please note, that the preliminary notification you receive after the oral examination does not yet entitle you to use the doctoral title; designations such as Doctor designatus (Dr. des.) or similar are also not permitted. Only after receiving the certificate you may officially use the title Dr. rer. nat.

• first submit six printed and possibly corrected copies of your dissertation to the University's Office of Publications and publish your dissertation electronically (further information can be found here ).
• According to the doctoral regulations, this submission must take place within one year .
• The certificate will be issued automatically after the dissertation has been uploaded electronically and submitted to the University Library.
• As soon as the doctoral certificate is ready for collection at the Dean's Office (approx. 4-6 weeks after submission of your dissertation to the University Library), you will receive a message from the Dean's Office by e-mail and you can collect it from the Dean's Office during normal opening hours.

Dean's Office of the Faculty of Physics Ms. Merita Shabanaj [email protected]

Ms. Anna-Serena Melo Voigt [email protected]

The office hours can be found here:

Regular office hours for habilitations and doctorates

Postal address of the dean's office of the Faculty of Physics Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Fakultät für Physik Dekanat Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1 80539 München

Zentrale Poststelle der LMU (LMU central mail room) Opening hours: Monday - Thursday: 07:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday: 07:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Central mail room's postal address: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Zentrale Poststelle der LMU, Zi.Nr. 003 Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1 80539 München

• How can I currently submit my dissertation?
• What do I have to consider when submitting?
• How much time must elapse between the submission of the dissertation and the date of the defense?
• How do I know according to which doctoral examination regulations I will defend my examination?
• What are the differences between the two doctoral regulations?
• Is it possible to change to the new doctoral regulations?
• Will I be employed at a chair directly after admission?
• Where can I get certified copies?
• How can I obtain a master's degree if I start a doctorate directly after completing my bachelor's degree?

Examination regulations of the faculty of physics at LMU Munich (starting from 01.01.2020) (PDF, 130 KB)

Examination regulations of the faculty of physics at LMU Munich (superseeded 1993-2019) (PDF, 241 KB)

Application form for Admission to Doctoral Study (PDF, 146 KB)

Application for Admission to the Doctoral Examination (new regulations) (PDF, 212 KB)

Application for Admission to the Doctoral Examination (old regulations) (PDF, 201 KB)

Examination commitee (PDF, 97 KB)

Mentorate confirmation (PDF, 105 KB)

Form Statement criminal investigation (PDF, 183 KB)

Congratulations on your doctorate! You have your doctorate in your pocket. We would like to celebrate this together with you and invite you to the graduation ceremony of the Faculty of Physics , which once a year gives a festive farewell to all graduates of the previous academic year.

Joannis Koepsell, winner of the Theodor Hänsch PhD Award 2022 | © Christoph Hohmann

Joannis Koepsell is awarded the Theodor Hänsch PhD Prize from the LMU Faculty of Physics for his outstanding dissertation entitled “Quantum simulation of doped two-dimensional Mott insulators”. Read more...

The Theodor Hänsch PhD Award is donated by the Wilhelm and Else Heraeus Foundation for the Faculty of Physics and is endowed with 4,000 euros. It is named after Professor Theodor W. Hänsch (Nobel Prize winner in 2005) and is intended to recognize particularly outstanding dissertations in the field of physics. The prize is awarded once a year during the graduation ceremony of the Faculty of Physics .

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Doctorate/PhD at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics

Have you gained a top-level degree in mathematics, physics or meteorology and are full of curiosity and the desire to learn more? Are you interested in an area of research and want to discover something new there? Then you are in the right place at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics!

FOR Questions...

... for topics or matters concerning supervision of a doctorate, please contact the professors at the institutes concerned.

... for the administrative procedure, please follow steps 1-7 at the bottom of this page or please contact the doctoral office of our faculty in the morning in writing or by telephone. You can also find the contact details at the bottom of this page.

Ombudsperson

If there are problems concerning compliance with the supervision agreement, discussions are held immediately between the parties, in order to restore observance of the agreement. The ombudsperson of the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Prof. Dr. Olaf Lechtenfeld , and the Arbitration Board of the Graduate Academy may be addressed for advice and support in such cases.

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Doctorate (Promotion) ⇔ entire procedure

Thesis (Dissertation) ⇔ written work

Thesis Defence (Disputation) ⇔ oral presentation

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Doctoral Examination Process

The most important formal steps in a PhD process are summarized below. Please note that this is merely a guide. The Doctoral Regulation  alone are legally binding.The relevant documents can be found at each step.

Requirements with regard to content are a topic and a supervisor. Please consult the institute or graduate support webpages for possible topics and speak to potential supervisors directly.

Candidates wish to take a doctoral degree must have been admitted as PhD students for at least three months before submitting their thesis. Candidates are asked to register as PhD student at Leibniz Universität Hannover.

documents required for applying for admission, and application forms:

• Checklist and application documents for admission to a PhD Please note: This checklist is only a working aid. Please use the German Version
• Declaration of Consent for the Graduate Academy

On application, and subject to allrequirements being met, the faculty opens the doctoral examination process. At the same time, referees and a examining board are appointed.

To speed the process, the supervisor should suggest referees, members of the examining board and possible dates and rooms for the oral exam or thesis defence.

• Sample title page of doctoral thesis (German)
• Checklist and application documents for opening the PhD precess Please note that this is merely a guide. Please consult the German Version !

The referees' reports should generally be available six weeks after opening of the PhD process. The thesis and the reports are then put out for at least two weeks, usually during the lecture period,for inspection by those members of the faculty entitled to supervise PhDs. The thesis is deemed to have been accepted if all referees have recommended its acceptance and if no objection to the acceptance of the work has been made within the inspection period.

The thesis may be accepted conditionally. In that case, the chief examiner will contact the candidate and inform him or her of these conditions and further procedures.

After the thesis has been accepted, the Dean sets and announced a time and place for the exam or the thesis. There must be at least five working days between announcement and the actual exam/thesis defence.

The period between the submission of the thesis and the earliest possible date of the exam/thesis defence essentially depends on the time taken for the receipt of the referees' reports. Supervisors should thus alsways discuss possible dates with the referees. The reports are made available and the exam/thesis defence takes place usually during the lecture period.

Please note: the preferred date of the exam/thesis defence must be arranged in good time with the PhD Office!

Directly after the oral exam/thesis defence, the head of the exam committee conveys the result to the candidate and issues a provisional certificate on the results.

Within one year of passing the oral exam/thesis defence the candidate must publish the authorized final version of the doctoral thesis. Details on publishing doctoral theses can be found on the TIB webpages. As a rule within two weeks of the thesis being handed in, the TIB issues confirmation of the publication of the thesis and sends this to the faculty.

• Publishing Doctoral Theses and Habilitations

The Doctorate/PhD is conferred by the handing over or delivery of the PhD certificate. This is possible only after the publication of the thesis and the delivery of the declaration given below. It is only after this that the doctoral candidate has the right to bear the title Dr. rer. nat.. You receive your PhD certificate at the PhD Office, subject to all necessary documents being available.

• Declaration of resources provided (German)

PhD certificates are issued in German. In most cases this is sufficient for applications in the international academic sector. Occasionally, a translation or an internationally valid certified copy of the German original is necessary. In the majority of cases, such a certification is issued as an apostille or legalisation.

Translation

If you require a translation, please inform us of this with your applacation for admission as a doctoral candidate. your request will be forwarded to subject Area 23, which will povide the translation of the certificate. This can generally be handed over to you together with your PhD certificate.

For the issue of an apostille you need an advance certification issued by the University Administration. Please inform us together with your application for the admission as doctoral candidate if you need advance certification. This can generally be handed over to you together with your PhD certificate.

With this advance certification you can receive an apostille (fee required) at the Police Department Hannover:

Polizeidirektion Hannover Frau Przyklenk

Marienstraße 34-36

30171 Hannover

tel: 0511/109 2219 opening hours: Mon-Fri 9.00-12.00 and Tues & Thurs 14.00-15.30

Your preferred date for your exam/thesis defence must be arranged in good time with the PhD Office!

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International Programmes 2023/2024

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Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Mathematics Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Institute of Mathematics

Courses are held in English. Participants can choose to write the dissertation in English or in German.

The BMS offers assistance to those international students with little or no German language skills by covering the costs of one preparatory language course in German as a Foreign Language ("Deutsch als Fremdsprache", also known as "DaF").

The first-round application deadline of 1 December 2023 is for - Phase I applicants requiring admission with a scholarship and - Phase II applicants who want to start in April, May, June or July 2024.

The second-round application deadline of 1 April 2024 is for - Phase I applicants requiring admission only and - Phase II applicants who want to start in August, September or October 2024.

The Berlin Mathematical School (BMS) is the joint doctoral programme of the three Berlin universities and the graduate school of the Cluster of Excellence MATH+. Areas of expertise include:

• Differential geometry, global analysis and mathematical physics
• Algebraic and arithmetic geometry, number theory
• Stochastics and mathematical finance
• Discrete mathematics and optimisation
• Geometry, topology and visualisation
• Numerical analysis and scientific computing
• Applied analysis and differential equations
• Mathematics of data science

The BMS programme is divided into two phases: Phase I (four semesters) leads students from the Bachelor's degree to the BMS Qualifying Exam. Each student is registered as a regular student at one of the three universities and has a Phase I adviser at the same university. Phase I requires students to successfully complete five basic courses and at least two advanced courses, including a seminar. The BMS basic course programme is held in English and is coordinated between the three universities. Students are expected to attend the MATH+ Friday Colloquia regularly. At the end of Phase I, students have to pass an oral "Qualifying Exam" in order to continue on to Phase II. Phase I students must also use Phase I to find a supervisor for their dissertation research in Phase II. Attending more than the one mandatory seminar is a good way to get to know professors and their research, to find out what the open questions in the field are and whether a professor is willing to take on a new PhD student. Every student has the possibility to earn an MSc at the end of Phase I. Phase II is the research phase of the BMS PhD programme. BMS doctoral candidates should take advantage of the many opportunities offered by Berlin's mathematics research environment, including: DFG Research Training Groups (RTG), International Max Planck Research Schools (IMPRS), etc.

• The complete list of units
• A list of classes for each semester  
• A timeline of the PhD process

MATH+ Fridays – Kovalevskaya Colloquium Each semester, MATH+ designates one of the MATH+ Friday colloquia as the Sonia Kovalevskaya Colloquium . This lecture features female mathematicians who are invited to share their experiences as women in the field of mathematics. The lecture is preceded by an informal lunch for female students. This gives female students the opportunity to talk to an outstanding female mathematician about career paths and to exchange information about their experiences.

Mentoring The BMS mentoring programme was developed to provide individual guidance to BMS students in both their academic and personal development.

Soft Skills Seminars The BMS offers soft skills seminars in order to help students develop the necessary skills for a career in mathematics, in academia or in the private sector.

Support for Students with Children BMS provides additional support for students with children and students who are pregnant.

• International guest lecturers
• Language training provided
• Training in intercultural skills
• Study trips

MATH+ Fridays The MATH+ Friday colloquium (MATH+ Friday) is a lecture series given by distinguished mathematicians from all over the world. Each speaker explains how their research fits into the mathematical landscape in general, remarks on open problems, and demonstrates applications and analogies in other fields of mathematics and beyond. The aim is to offer a broad overview of a specific research area to enable everyone in the audience to grasp the main concepts involved.

Phase I students can participate in the exchange programmes offered by Freie Universität Berlin (FU) , Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU) or Technische Universität Berlin (TU) . Research visits can be arranged individually for Phase II students.

There are teaching opportunities at all three participating universities. Depending on language skills and mathematical background, teaching experience can be gained as a tutor in undergraduate or graduate courses.

• DFG (e.g. Research Training Groups)

FU Berlin: 237.89 EUR HU Berlin: 240.64 EUR TU Berlin: 231.89 EUR

Please have a look at our BMS Guidebook, chapter 5.7 "Cost of Living" (page 32) at: http://www.math-berlin.de/images/guidebook.pdf

The BMS offers scholarships for both Phase I and Phase II students. Scholarships are funded under the "Excellence Strategy" of the German Science Foundation, DFG, and by the three Berlin universities: FU Berlin, HU Berlin and TU Berlin. Phase I scholarships are usually granted for 18 months (extendable by six months), and amount to 1,000 EUR per month, tax free (no insurances included). Phase II scholarships are typically granted for 24 months (extendable by 12 months), and usually amount to 1,600 EUR, tax free (no insurances included). For further information, go to: https://www.math-berlin.de/students/scholarships Extra childcare funds are reserved for BMS students with children. For further information, please see: https://www.math-berlin.de/students/resources/for-student-parents

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in mathematics (or equivalent) for Phase I , Master's degree (or equivalent) in mathematics (or equivalent) for Phase II

Application information

First, download our BMS PhD application guidelines and read them thoroughly before beginning the online application process.

Applicants must provide proof of their English skills with one of the following certificates:

• TOEFL minimum of 550 (paper-based test), 213 (computer-based), 79 (Internet-based)
• IELTS minimum of 6.5
• CPE minimum level C
• CAE minimum level C

https://www.math-berlin.de/application/faqs/standard-tests

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Due to various factors, including the increasing number of immigrants, international students, as well as the increase in mobility of the population in general, the housing situation in Berlin has become very competitive. Since there is no campus accommodation in Berlin, we recommend beginning your search for private accommodation as early as possible!

Affordable accommodation will relieve the strain on a student budget enormously. Rent is the largest monthly expense for students, on average about 450 EUR per month for a single room. However, the amount of rent depends mainly on the type of accommodation and where it is located.

Student Accommodation for BMS Students Each year, ten rooms in the student village “ Studentendorf Schlachtensee ” are offered exclusively to new BMS students. Each room is fully furnished with a bed, bedlinen, cupboards, shelves, a desk and a chair. Shared bathrooms and kitchens are fully equipped. Available on-site is a free gym, music rooms, study rooms, a launderette, a supermarket and a student-run bar. The rental period is fixed for one year and starts on 1 September and ends on 31 August. This offer is available on a "first come, first serve" basis.

For more information, please have a look at our BMS Guidebook , chapter 5.6 "Accommodation" (from page 24 to 26).

Students who receive DAAD scholarships can apply for student accommodation via the DAAD .

FU Berlin:  http://www.fu-berlin.de/en/sites/career/index.html HU Berlin: https://www.hu-berlin.de/de/career-center TU Berlin:  https://www.tu.berlin/en/careerservice/services/

Once a year, the BMS offers a "Meet the BMS Alumni" event or a "Career Day" for our BMS students.

• Buddy programme
• Welcome event
• Cultural and linguistic preparation

The One-Stop Office supports BMS students in various administrative issues ranging from travel, visa, housing, and bureaucratic issues to language courses, child care, and music and sports opportunities. In September, around four weeks before the first semester begins, the BMS offers a German as a Foreign Language course to support those international students with little or no German language skills. In October, one week before the winter semester lectures begin, the "BMS Orientation" takes place. This five-day schedule of activities is designed to welcome new students to the BMS and to provide an opportunity for the One-Stop Office staff to offer them assistance with university registration. It also aims to provide the new students with the opportunity to learn about their new place of study and for them to get to know the other students. Orientation activities also include intercultural training and a walking tour of Berlin.

Technische Universität Berlin

Information about the three Berlin universities FU, HU & TU:

The FU Berlin has approximately 33,500 undergraduate students in 173 degree programmes (as of winter semester 2022/23). Of these, 13% of students in Bachelor's degree programmes and 29% of students in Master's degree programmes come from outside Germany, as do 38% of its 4,000 doctoral students (as of 2022). The university is made up of eleven departments, one joint medical school with HU Berlin and three central institutes. Most of its facilities are located in the leafy residential district of Dahlem, south-west of Berlin. Institute of Mathematics

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU Berlin) , founded in 1810 by the liberal Prussian educational reformer and linguist Wilhelm von Humboldt, is Berlin's oldest university. The foundation concept put forward by Humboldt envisaged a "universitas litterarum", which would achieve a unity of teaching and research as well as provide students with an all-round humanist education. Today HU Berlin is a public university offering more than 170 degree courses to over 36,500 students (excluding Charité), 58% of whom are female students and 15% of whom are international (as of winter semester 2022/23). The university is made up of nine faculties, five central institutes, five central units and nine interdisciplinary centres. The natural science institutes of the HU are located at Adlershof in the south of Berlin. Institute of Mathematics

Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin) was founded in 1879 as the result of a merger between the School of Architecture (est. 1799) and the Academy of Trade (est. 1821). It was closed at the end of World War II and re-established under its current name in 1946. Although it was Germany's first technical university, its educational mission was reallocated post-WWII to include an emphasis on "universal education". By including the humanities in its compendium of subjects, the TU became the first technical university in Germany to present a humanistic element in its scholastic profile. TU Berlin has approximately 35,000 students, 34% of whom are female and 28% of whom are international (as of winter semester 2022/23). The seven faculties offer more than 100 degree courses, and the main campus is located in the district of Charlottenburg. Institute of Mathematics

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Berlin is Germany's capital city and a major centre of European politics, culture, media and science. It also serves as a continental hub for air and rail transport. The city's economy is primarily based on the service sector, which encompasses a diverse range of creative industries, media corporations, environmental services, congress, and convention venues.

Berlin is the third most visited tourist destination in the EU and home to world-renowned universities, research institutes, sporting events, orchestras, museums and media personalities. Its urban landscape and historical legacy have also made it a popular setting for international film productions. Recognised for its festivals, contemporary architecture, nightlife and avant-garde arts, Berlin has evolved into a focal point for individuals attracted by its liberal lifestyle, modern "zeitgeist" and low-cost living. It is home to 3.7 million people from over 190 countries.

First documented in the 13th century, Berlin was successively the capital of the Kingdom of Prussia (1701-1918), the German empire (1871-1918), the Weimar Republic (1919-1932) and the Third Reich (1933-1945). After World War II the city was divided: East Berlin became the capital of the GDR (East Germany) while West Berlin remained a West German enclave surrounded by the Berlin Wall from 1961-1989. It was possible for people from the west to go to the east, but only through strictly controlled checkpoints. For most East Germans, travel to West Berlin or West Germany was no longer possible. In 1971, the “Four Power Agreement on Berlin” (drawn up by the wartime allies France, UK, USA and USSR) re-established ties between the two parts of Berlin, improved travel and communications, and brought numerous improvements for the residents of the Western Sectors.

In 1989, pressure from the East German population brought the transition to a parliamentary democracy in East Germany. When the Berlin Wall fell on 9 November 1989, its citizens gained free access to the west. In Friedrichshain, a 1.3 km stretch of the Berlin Wall, known as the East Side Gallery, has been preserved as an international memorial for freedom. On 3 October 1990, East and West Germany reunited and became the Federal Republic of Germany. Berlin became the German capital in accordance with the unification treaty. The German parliament and government moved from Bonn back to Berlin in 1999.

Berlin is divided into twelve districts (Bezirke), each district is subdivided into a number of sub-districts (Ortsteile), and Berlin consists of 95 such sub-districts. In the past these areas were independent towns, villages and rural communities, and some of the subdistricts in Berlin are now known as a “Kiez”. A term with a positive connotation, the word is of Slavonic origin and refers to a settlement. Its inhabitants often identify with the “Kiez” they live in. A Berliner “Kiez” usually consists mainly of pre-war buildings and upholds its own commercial and cultural infrastructure. Some of the more well-known ones are the “Akazienkiez” in Schöneberg, the “Körnerkiez” in Neukölln and the “Kollwitzkiez” in Prenzlauer Berg.

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Welcome to the Heidelberg Graduate School for Physics.

If you meet the admission requirements, please check our admission deadlines, and apply either through our webportal (for international students and anyone without prior financial support) or directly, using the forms from the forms section (if you already have an advisor and financial support through him/her).

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• DIRECT LINK TO START YOUR APPLICATION, DEADLINE: 09 November, 2023

Admission Requirements

The Heidelberg Graduate School for Physics offers a doctoral programme for students that culminates in the degree "Dr. rer. nat.". In order to enter this programme, the usual requirement is that students must have obtained the minimum of a Master´s degree in Physics or equivalent.

With respect to grades, it is expected that students applying for entrance to the Graduate School have the equivalent of the grade minimum 2,0 in the German system. This corresponds roughly to a "B+" Grade or better in the American or English system.

As an exception to this policy, the Heidelberg Graduate School for Physics can admit excellent students who have completed 4 years of study in physics (Bachelor or Honours' degree). For more details on this, please read the information on the "integrated master/doctoral" programme.

Candidates will be screened for suitability. In the screening process, the grades, theses, as well as two letters of recommendation will be taken into account.

The regulations governing admission to the Heidelberg Graduate School for Physics and the Department of Physics and Astronomy are detailed in the information brochure in pdf-form.

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On arrival at Heidelberg University, graduate students will be aided by the HGSFP Central Office.

Heidelberg is a small town with ca. 150 000 inhabitants, of which ca. 30 000 are students at the University. The University itself, with many of its Physics Institutes lies in the valley of the river Neckar. The landscape in the valley is extremely flat - a good means of transport for students is thus generally a bicycle. There is of course an excellent bus and tram system too, so that one does not necessarily need a car at all. Some of the Physics Institutes, however, are on the mountain (see Max Planck Institutes) and these are better reached by car or bus.

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Please note that in accordance with German law, all persons must be registered with the local authorities in the area in which they live. The Graduate Academy of Heidelberg University will aid you in all these aspects.

Heidelberg Alumni can join the clubs offered by the University.

Alumni of Heidelberg University are welcome to join the central alumni initiative of Heidelberg University "Heidelberg Alumni International" (HAI).

HAI is the worldwide network for former and current students and researchers who would like to stay in touch among them-selves and with the university. Membership is free. For further information on the network as well as the services and activities, please follow the link on the right hand side.

In addition, the "Society of Friends of Heidelberg University" (GdF) uses membership fees to provide benefits for individual students and support departmental initiatives. Thus it is greatly appreciated if you decide to join.

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Research towards the degree Dr. rer. nat. can be performed in one of several fields, offered at the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Research encompasses core areas of fundamental physics as well as inter­disciplinary border areas. In the core areas, research focuses on elementary particle physics, the structure and evolution of the universe, and the properties of complex classical and quantum systems. The interdisciplinary border areas include environmental physics, bio- and medical physics as well as technical computer science.

Condensed matter physics deals with all aspects of the macroscopic and microscopic physical properties of matter. Research at Heidelberg University includes a wide range of physical phenomena and mathematical concepts in both quantum and classical systems and ranges from fundamental many-body physics and quantum materials to materials science and modern technology. It covers fundamental questions central to our understanding of quantum mechanics, such as unconventional ordering phenomena and how complex multi-body quantum systems can be understood as well as aspects of surface science and nanomaterials.

• Condensed matter at low temperatures
• Correlated (&) quantum materials
• Hybrid and organic devices
• Theory of spectroscopy, dynamics and numerical methods for complex materials

Doctoral students of the Heidelberg Graduate School for Physics can concurrently be admitted to one of the topical graduate schools in physics located in Heidelberg. (However, students of these schools must be admitted to the HGSFP). These schools provide a focused programme in a specific research area, ranging from detector specialization through to specialization in quantum control and astronomy. Doctoral students in medical physics can also be members of two schools simultaneously.

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• IMPRS-QD - International Max Planck Research School for Quantum Dynamics in Physics, Chemistry and Biology
• LGF School on Basic Building Blocks for Quantum Enabled Technologies
• Experimental foundations and applications of quantum phenomena

Abstracts and links to recent dissertations associated with the fields of research at the Heidelberg Graduate School for Physics can be found here.

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Mathematical physics international course, part time, full time, master of science.

Master Degree

4 semesters

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July 2024 (Germans and inhabitants)

July 2024 (EU), July 2024 (Non-EU) Please enquire

Overview and admission

Admission semester.

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

• Mathematics
• Theoretical Physics

Upon request, all modules will be taught in English. The first year consists of intensive lecture courses and advanced seminars, organised on a module system. The second year consists of an individually supervised project to give you a first real experience in research and to prepare you for PhD studies.

Admission modus

selection by the HEI

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Admission requirements

First professionally qualifying degree\; For details see

Lecture period

• 04.04.2023 - 15.07.2023
• 14.10.2024 - 01.02.2025

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Summer semester (2023), deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the european union.

01.12.2024 - 15.01.2025

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Study Mathematical Physics in Germany: 20 Universities with 24 English Degree Programs

All important info for international students in germany (2024/2025).

For those who want to know more about the universe, mathematical physics is the perfect subject. It refers to the development of mathematical methods to solve problems in physics and the formulation of theories. Students will explore a range of theoretical subjects such as classical mechanics, differential equations, quantum theory, and statistical mechanics.

Study Programs in English

Universities

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€ 0 (24 programs for EU citizens, 18 programs for Non-EU citizens)

€ 1,500 per semester (1 program for EU citizens, 6 programs for Non-EU citizens)

Winter Semester

between April 15 and December 31

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between May 15 and September 21

Top-ranked German Universities in Mathematical Physics

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No. of Students: approx. 51,000 students

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No. of Students: approx. 27,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500 (per semester)

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3 english degree programs for mathematical physics in germany.

Ulm University Ulm

TU Dortmund University Dortmund

TU Darmstadt Darmstadt

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Winter Semester 2024/2025

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Winter Semester 2025/2026

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7 (3 programs )

95 (4 programs )

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Leibniz Universität Hannover / Technische Universität Braunschweig Hannover / Braunschweig

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Functional materials.

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Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500

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Doctoral Positions at Mathematics Münster

Benefit from the stimulating atmosphere at the department and use the invaluable opportunity to learn from faculty and visitors, to collaborate and network.

The Mathematics Münster Graduate School at the University of Münster, Germany,  is seeking to fill up to nine positions for

Doctoral Research Associates Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in (salary level TV-L E 13, 75%)

to commence at the earliest possible date and no later than July 2024. Positions are available in all mathematical fields related to the work being undertaken at the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster:  “Dynamics – Geometry –Structure” .

We are offering the fixed-term part-time positions (75% FTE) for 3 years. Some of the positions are funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), for example through the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster, and some by the mathematical institutes of the University of Münster. The financial terms of the positions remain consistent regardless of the funding source. The main selection criterion is academic excellence.

Your tasks: This position is tied to working towards a doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.) in any mathematical field related to the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster. Successful candidates may be required to teach up to 4 hours per week during the semester (for full-time positions) depending on the source of funding.

Our expectations:

• A university degree with above average grades in mathematics or a related field that meets the qualifications required for a doctorate is essential.
• Research interests that align with or foster links between the research areas at Mathematics Münster are required.
• Above average mathematical ability, as well as intellectual and analytical strength are expected.
• A high level of motivation and enjoyment in scientific work, ambition and commitment is expected.
• Good English communication skills are necessary but German language skills are not a requirement.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team is expected.

Advantages for you: The successful candidates will profit from the amenities of the Cluster of Excellence and the Mathematics Münster Graduate School, including funding for conference travel or summer schools and opportunities to co-organise academic events and participate in numerous networking opportunities and events.

Application documents:

• Applications should contain a cover letter, CV, copies of degree certificates (bachelor’s and master’s) and full academic transcripts, as well as evidence of proficiency in English.
• Applicants are invited to include examples of their academic work if appropriate.
• Applicants should also nominate at least two potential local supervisors listed as investigators in a relevant research area at Mathematics Münster.
• Please arrange for at least two letters of recommendation to be sent directly to [email protected] by the referees before 1 November 2023.

The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions.

We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] . Please also consult our answers to Frequently Asked Questions regarding the application process.

Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 1 November 2023 via our online application form below (please note that we cannot consider other application formats).

Information on reference letters for referees

If possible, we kindly ask you to consider the following questions/points in your letter:

• Since when and in which capacity have you known the applicant?
• Please assess the applicant’s intellectual and analytic strength, their mathematical knowledge, their technical mathematical skills, their ambition and their independence.
• Please describe the applicant’s attitude towards academic work, their reliability and their ability for team work.
• Comment on the applicant’s proficiency in English.
• Would you accept this applicant as a graduate student at your own institution?

Letters of recommendation should be sent directly to [email protected] before the deadline. You will receive a confirmation of receipt.

The application phase is closed.

PhD Board Mathematics

Contact Person:  Christian Fleischhack

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PhDs in Mathematics

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Promotionsausschuss Mathematik Institut für Mathematik Universität Paderborn 33095 Paderborn Germany

Further Contact Data (e-mail, phone, fax, office) are provided via this link .

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If you plan to get a PhD in mathematics from the EIM faculty at Paderborn university, you may submit an application to "Feststellung der Promotionsvoraussetzungen". This means that, based upon this application, we will check whether you fulfill the general requirements for obtaining a PhD in mathematics here in Paderborn. It is recommended to submit such an application as soon as you start to work on your dissertation; it is required if you seek enrollment as a PhD student. The application has to be directed to the PhD board (or its head) and has to contain:

• Documents that prove the fulfillment of the PhD requirements;
• Declarations on any PhD exams that you have finally failed.

For item 1, we usually need a copy of your master degree and your master transcript. They need not be certified, but have to be translated into German or English if they are not given in either language. If you have a degree from abroad, we might also need a declaration of the International Office of our university on formal eligiblility. (They do not check the mathematical eligibility, but just the formal one.)

How to submit?

Until further notice, the application is recommended to be via e-mail (as far as the PhD board is concerned). If you plan to become a PhD student, we additionally need a scan of the filled "Bescheinigung zur Aufnahme eines Promotionsstudiums".

If your dissertation is ready and you are going to take the PhD exam, please submit the following documents (in German):

• Application to the PhD exam
• Six hard copies of the dissertation
• Proposal for the reviewers
• Proposal for the members of the PhD commission
• Proof of an eligible degree
• Declarations according to § 7 (2) No 4 of the PhD guidelines

The dissertation may be written in German or English. In either cases, however, it has to contain a German and an English summary.

• The application has to be addressed to the head of the PhD board. There is no form for this.
• The number of hard copies is given by the PhD guidelines. Nevertheless, we will be very grateful, if the number of hard copies equals 1 plus the cardinality of the union of the proposed reviewer set with the proposed PhD commission. If in doubt, please contact the head of the PhD board in advance.
• The proposal has to contain the names and affiliations of at least 2 reviewers; at least one of them has to be an EIM menber.
• The proposal has to contain exactly five members for the commission; among them at least three professors, at least two reviewers and at least three EIM-M members that represent mathematics.
• The proofs and certificates have to be submitted in original form or in certified ("amtlich beglaubigt") copy. If they are not in German, also a certified ("amtlich beglaubigt") copy has to be added.
• The CV has to, in particular, list the path of education. This includes al list of school and university degrees.
• There is a form for the declarations. It is available here .

An electronic application is not possible.

The information above is not legally binding. Details are given in the PhD guidelines ("Promotionsordnung").

Mathematical Physics

We are bridging the stream between theoretical high-energy physics, and algebraic and analytic sub-disciplines of geometry. We are interested in the mathematical theories that are relevant for the fundamental description of nature, and use physical intuition to uncover new structures. On a first visit, take a look at the current seminar schedule .

Congratulations Felipe!!!

February 23, 2023: Felipe Espreafico has today successfully defended his thesis on "Modularity and Enumerative Geometry of Physical Invariants".

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January 25, 2024: Fabian Hahner has today successfully defended his thesis on "The Pure Spinor Superfield Formalism and Twisted Supergravity".

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November 13, 2023: Michael Bleher has today successfully defended his thesis on "Haydys-Witten Instantons and symplectic Khovanov homology".

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PhD position in mathematical general relativity and Hyperbolic PDE, Leipzig, Germany

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The Faculty of Physics and Earth System Sciences, Institute of Theoretical Physics at Leipzig University seeks to fill the above position at the earliest opportunity, but by 1 October 2024 at the latest.

The PhD position is offered within the Mathematical Physics research group, led by Prof. Dr Dejan Gajic and will be part of the research project “The Mathematical Analysis of Extremal Black Holes and Gravitational Radiation” funded by a 2023 ERC Starting Grant. The PhD project will lie at the crossroads of mathematics and theoretical physics, aiming to tackle cutting-edge research questions related to the dynamical aspects of black holes using tools developed in the study of hyperbolic partial differential equations.

The selected PhD candidate will also be part of the International Max Planck Research School at Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences in Leipzig, where they will have the opportunity to interact more broadly with different areas of mathematics and mathematical physics.

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PhD in Physics

Doctorate studies in physics.

• Degree - Dr. rer. nat
• Qualification for an in-depth scientific work
• Duration - approx. 4 years
• Language - German or English
• Beginning - at any time

Excellent international research community

• supportive and trusted working atmosphere
• cooperation with national and international research institutions
• measuring times at the synchrotron BESSY II reserved for Freie Universität
• additional qualification at the DRS possible

Requirements

• Degree as Master of Science or Diploma
• You have already found an open doctoral position in one of our research groups. 

Our research

Doctoral program at freie universität, doctoral program in physics - creating fundamentals for future innovations.

Around 130 doctoral students study and work at the Department of Physics. Every year, we award some 30 PhD degrees to physicists at Freie Universität Berlin.

If you are interested in a doctoral program, please contact the research groups of your interest directly.

PhD Program Structure

• 1 supervisor
• 1 written doctoral thesis
• 1 disputation

Doctoral students are usually employed as scientific staff in the research group (AG) where they do a doctorate. 

Doctoral Thesis

• The dissertation can be submitted as a monograph or cumulatively made up of at least four publications with the doctoral candidate as first author.
• The dissertation must be submitted in 8 printed copies and as a pdf file.

Obligatory parts of a thesis:

• Title page ( draft )
• Summary in German and English (maximum one page)
• Declaration of authorship ( draft )

Disputation

The disputation allows the doctoral student to demonstrate their presentation skills and ability to engage in scientific discussions.

• 30 minutes of presentation
• 30 to 60 minutes of professional discussion with members of the PhD commission.

The disputation is open to the public: Interested persons can participate as listeners and ask questions about the research results.

Scheduled days for disputation

Mon 16:00 - 21:00 (lecture hall A) Wed 16:00 - 21:00 (lecture hall A) Thu 9:00 - 14:00 (Lecture hall B)

Research Integrity

PhD positions and doctoral thesis

The topic of your doctoral thesis will be determined by the scientific focus of the research group in which you will take up your doctoral position. Please contact the individual research groups directly for information on open doctoral positions.

• Theoretical physics
• Experimental physics
• Physics education

• Doctoral Program Natural Sciences

New structured doctoral program offers a variety of qualification seminars and workshops. Those who successfully complete the program can choose between the titles "Ph. D." and "Dr. rer. nat."

Please note that the German version only is legally binding.

• Doctoral studies - registration form in German
• Doctoral Study Regulations - Physics (2013)
• 1st Modification Doctoral Regulations Physics (2013) - valid from 27.09.2023
• List of documents for enrollment
• Good scientific practice for scientific qualification reports and theses in physics

PhD Program Office Mr. Andreas Heß Arnimallee 14, Room 1.1.15 Tel. +49 30 838 56017

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Habilitation - Qualification for University Teaching

What is the next step after a PhD program? If you want to teach at a university, you should strive for a habilitation. Habiliation proves that a scientist can independently represent an academic field in research and teaching. For further information please contact our habilitation office.

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Master Mathematical Physics

In the English-language master’s course of study Mathematical Physics you will learn general principles of mathematical physics and acquire in-depth knowledge of selected topics. You apply the knowledge to describe, analyse and solve complex problems. You transfer concepts to related questions in other or interdisciplinary areas. You will train to read and understand current specialist literature. Under supervision, you will learn to perform independent research and complete your studies with an independent research work, the 23-week master's thesis.

In our commitment to diversity, we welcome people of all backgrounds and cultures. We are particularly proud of the fact that more than 1500 students from 38 countries are currently studying in our German and international courses. For an international faculty like ours, diversity and inclusion are important resources for incorporating multifaceted approaches and ways of thinking into innovative teaching and research. We are therefore committed to cosmopolitan coexistence, where everyone is welcome regardless of origin, gender and religion.

Information on the Course of Study

Find out more about the requirements, contents and application for the course of study here:

Additional Information on the Application

First university degree obtained in germany.

You obtained your first university degree in Germany and would like to apply for the master’s course of study in Mathematical Physics? Then please apply via AlmaWeb and submit the following documents in addition by e-mail or by mail to the dean of our faculty :

Application for evaluation of admission requirements (informal letter or email)

Transcript of records/certificate of a first degree qualifying for a profession which includes:

• 30 credit points of algebra and analysis; up to ten credit points can be accepted from other areas of mathematics,
• 20 credit points of theoretical physics or in areas that are related to theoretical physics in terms of content (e.g. quantum mechanics, experimental physics, complex and meteorological systems, dynamic systems, differential equations).

Short curriculum vitae in tabular form

Proof of knowledge of the English language at the level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (or equivalent)

Please submit these documents by 1 September for a start in the winter semester of the same year.

The master's admissions committee uses these documents to check whether you meet the requirements for the admission to the master's course of study. You will receive a written notification about this, which you should submit to the Studierendensekretariat with the other documents for your enrolment.

Please apply via AlmaWeb by 15 September for a start in the winter semester of the same year.

First University Degree Obtained Abroad

You obtained your first university degree abroad ? In this case, please apply directly via  uni-assist e.V. by 31 May for a start in the winter semester of the same year.

Structure of the Course of Study

You will learn the general principles of mathematics and theoretical physics in two fundamental courses on mathematical physics. Basing on your knowledge in analysis, algebra and theoretical physics obtained during your bachelor's courses, you will deepen your expertise on topics like symmetries, geometry, field theory and quantum mechanics. You will gain in-depth knowledge on selected fields by taking elective courses. The course structure allows for multiple individual choices – you can shape the programme along your own preferences.

The master’s course of study Mathematical Physics consists of two one-year phases: a first phase in which the physics knowledge is deepened and widened, followed by a research phase.

The information on the module numbers and credit points can be found in the detailed overview .

The foundations in the first phase are the two modules on mathematical physics. These build on your basic knowledge of mathematics and theoretical physics. They form the basis for the special modules that you will take later.

In the research phase, you will be guided in a selected specialised field to work on issues relating to current national and international research. In the fourth semester, the focus is on the master's thesis . You can also do this in cooperation with domestic or foreign companies, universities or research institutions.

The master's course of study Mathematical Physics is offered jointly by the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science and the Faculty of Physics and Earth Sciences. Modules starting with numbers 10-MAT- are administered by the study office of the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science , modules with numbers 12-PHY- by our study office . Semester schedules can be found in the course catalogue from mathematics (click path: Nach Studiengängen – Math.MP ) and the course catalogue from physics .

Elective Areas

Elective area 1 (physics).

For the elective area 1 (physics) , you choose a module from the following compulsory elective modules:

Elective Area 2 (Mathematics)

For the elective area 2 (mathematics) , you choose a module from the following compulsory elective modules:

Elective Area 3 (Advanced Seminar)

In the elective area 3 (advanced seminar) , the focus is not only on imparting specialist knowledge, but also on developing and improving methodological skills. These are literature research, presentation skills and academic writing. In each semester, aspects of current topics from the research areas of both institutes are studied in the advanced seminars. Possible topics in the field of theoretical and mathematical physics are, for example: quantum field theory, gravity, condensed matter theory, quantum theory of condensed matter, quantum statistical physics, complex systems and complex quantum systems. You choose a module from the following compulsory elective modules:

Free Elective Areas

The free elective area comprises elective modules totalling 30 CP , at least 20 CP from free elective area 1 and up to ten CP from free elective area 2. Alternatively, you can choose additional modules from the elective areas 1 (physics) and 2 (mathematics) as well as another advanced seminar from elective area 3.

Free Elective Area 1

For the free elective area 1 , you choose modules with a total of at least 20 CP from the following elective modules:

You can also choose up to two modules from the following practical courses:

Free Elective Area 2

For the free elective area 2 , you choose modules with a total of up to ten CP. You can choose further modules from the free elective area 1. You can also take modules from other courses of study from the Fächerkooperationsvereinbarungen . The Fächerkooperationsvereinbarungen exist for the following modules:

Model Curricula

Here you will find curricula for taking modules if you want to specialise in a certain topic. These are to be understood as examples. You can also combine other compulsory elective and elective modules. The chosen focus will not be mentioned on your master's certificate.

Focus on Gravitation and Differential Geometry

For the focus on gravitation and differential geometry, we recommend the following modules for the elective and free elective areas:

Focus on Dynamical Systems and Stochastics

For the focus on dynamical systems and stochastics, we recommend the following modules for the elective and free elective areas:

Focus on Stochastics and Condensed Matter

For the focus on stochastics and condensed matter, we recommend the following modules for the elective and free elective areas:

Focus on Quantum Field Theory and Functional Analysis

For the focus on quantum field theory and functional analysis, we recommend the following modules for the elective and free elective areas:

Focus on Field Theory and Dynamical Systems

For the focus on field theory and dynamical systems, we recommend the following modules for the elective and free elective areas:

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PhD Position – Mathematical Modelling of the Soil-Root-Mycorrhiza System

publish results at national and international conferences and peer reviewed journals Your Profile: Masters degree in bioengineering, environmental sciences or applied mathematics Knowledge of plant and soil

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PhD Position in Mathematics at FAU DCN-AvH (2024)

Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description PhD Position in Mathematics at FAU DCN-AvH (2024) Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Germany The “Chair for Dynamics, Control, Machine

Scientific Staff / PhD Student (m/f/d) in Mathematic Modeling/ Microfluidics and Perfusion Bioreactors for Cellular Agriculture

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PhD student (f/m/d) in Geometric Group Theory

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PhD position: PDE-based optimization of deep geothermal systems

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