Mathematical and Theoretical Physics
Overview
Contents of the subject Mathematical and Theoretical Physics
This English-language interdisciplinary research oriented master course is addressed to international students coming either from theoretical physics who have a strong interest in mathematics or from mathematics with a strong interest in physical applications. The students will participate in modules from both faculties and will be guided towards modern questions and methodology in mathematics, mathematical and theoretical physics. The programme offered is organised jointly through the faculties of physics and mathematics.
Starting from a solid knowledge in the foundations of theoretical physics and mathematics they will acquire advanced tools, that will enable them to do independent and methodological research. It is our goal to lead the students to understand and to contribute to state of the art research in at least one area of theoretical physics, mathematics or their intersection. The faculties of physics and mathematics offer several partially overlapping key areas for that purpose.
This curriculum shall enable the students to understand the mathematically precise formulation and the physical relevance of scientific work of partly interdisciplinary nature, to assess it critically and to present its content in a comprehensive way. The master degree shall enable the graduates to a PhD in theoretical physics or mathematics. Bielefeld University offers an interdisciplinary graduate programme to that respect. Furthermore the degree allows for one of the many possible careers outside academia that are open to these disciplines.
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International focus
English-language course
What are the access requirements?
Access to the Master programme is granted to those who can provide evidence that they have a first university degree which has a standard period of study of at least six semesters, qualifies for exercising a profession and is in accordance with the subject-specific regulations.
In any case, please read the specific Admission requirements for this Masters programme in the Subject-specific regulations (PDF).
Degrees from accredited Bachelor programmes at German ‘Berufsakademien’ are equivalent to Bachelor degrees from universities.
Applicants with a university degree obtained abroad are granted access provided that the degree they have acquired is deemed sufficient for this purpose and they can provide evidence of the required language skills.
Further information on the application process for prospective international students and the language requirements.
Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.
What formalities are important?
Course start
Studies can be commenced in both winter and summer semesters. Courses are targeted to commencing studies in winter semester. Student counselling to plan the course of studies is recommended.
Length and scope of studies
The standard period of studies is 4 semesters. Information on studying part time.
The studies Mathematical and Theoretical Physics comprise 120 credit points.
Application, admission, and enrolment
The study places for this degree programme are not subject to any admission restrictions (numerus clausus). Nevertheless, you need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines.
As soon as you receive a positive response in the application and status portal (notice of access from the faculty), you can submit your application for enrolment within the set deadline.
Step by step to a Master programme without NC
Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.
The courses
You will find the programme of lectures for this course in the eKVV.
An overview of the introductory and information events is provided by the central student counselling services.
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The information on admission restrictions / numerus clausus (NC) refers to applications for the winter semester 2026/27 and summer semester 2027.
Information on NC values from previous years