Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy: MSc in Physics
Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn · Bonn, Europe
Duration
24 mo
Tuition
No tuition fee
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Winter semester
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About this programme
The Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy (BCGS) is a joint programme of graduate studies between the Universities of Bonn and Cologne. It was funded through the Excellence Initiative from 2007 to 2019. Specialisation fields are theoretical and experimental particle and hadron physics as well as photonics and condensed matter physics, and mathematical physics. In addition, courses broadening their expertise into neighbouring, related fields enable students to understand interdisciplinary contexts. These include classes from the Master of Astrophysics programme offered by our department as well as courses at the University of Cologne. All graduate studies (for Master and PhD) at our department are coordinated by the Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy (BCGS). The Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy, a joint programme of graduate studies between the Universities of Bonn and Cologne, leads students with a Bachelor's degree in physics (or a related subject) through an MSc phase and for the most successful students, to doctoral studies. The Master's programme includes one year of coursework: compulsory theoretical and experimental lecture courses and laboratory work, specialisation courses, elective advanced lectures and seminars in the fields of theoretical or experimental particle physics, condensed matter and photonics. During the second year, work on a research-oriented thesis is required, including project planning.
Intakes & deadlines
Winter semester
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Entry requirements
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E.G. TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4 Reading: 4 Listening: 4 Speaking: 4 Writing: 4 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 72 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 IELTS Academic: 5.5 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First
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Prerequisites
A qualified BSc degree (or equivalent) in Physics (or related fields) is required, including 15 ECTS from experimental physics (atomic, molecular, solid-state, nuclear and/or particle physics) and 15 ECTS from theoretical physics (quantum mechanics and statistical physics) as well as 15 ECTS from lab courses.
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Tuition is No tuition fee. Taken from the university's published fees page, not re-checked since — confirm it before you budget. We confirm the current fee and the scholarships you qualify for — free.
The main intake is Winter semester. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact deadline for your profile, free.
A qualified BSc degree (or equivalent) in Physics (or related fields) is required, including 15 ECTS from experimental physics (atomic, molecular, solid-state, nuclear and/or particle physics) and 15 ECTS from theoretical physics (quantum mechanics and statistical physics) as well as 15 ECTS from lab courses. English: E.G. TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4 Reading: 4 Listening: 4 Speaking: 4 Writing: 4 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 72 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 IELTS Academic: 5.5 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First.
The programme runs about 24 months full-time.
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