German-French-Luxembourgish Master's Programme in Physics Saarland University

University of Lorraine (France)
University of Grenoble (France)
University of Luxembourg (Luxembourg)

In physics, the working language is English, but lectures are also held in German and French.

The German-French-Luxembourgish Master's degree programme in physics is jointly organised and run by Saarland University, the University of Lorraine, the University of Grenoble and the University of Luxembourg. It is the programme of choice for physics students looking to prepare for an international career. Students can choose two out of the four universities. This Master's programme enjoys an excellent reputation. It combines high-quality academic training in physics with a strong international focus. Students in the programme are given the opportunity to engage with questions of current research interest. Students in the MSc programme work together on current research projects and are encouraged to publish the results of their research. They will be able to develop an excellent command of French and important intercultural skills almost effortlessly and without needing to extend the period of study.
The content of the programme is based on the physics curricula offered by the universities, covering fields such as the physics of matter, quantum physics, thermodynamics, plasma physics, nuclear physics and micro and nanosystems.
Further information is available at: https://ci.physik.uni-saarland.de.

15 August for admission in September or October of the same calendar year

Students in the German-French-Luxembourgish Master's degree (MSc) programme can structure the course to suit their personal needs. Students can choose to start studying in Nancy, Saarbrücken, Grenoble or Luxembourg. The content of the programme is based on the physics curricula offered by the three universities.

Studying at Nancy:
Students choosing this option spend the first year at Nancy studying "Physique: Physiques et Matériaux" (physics: the physics of matter – P&M) and the research topic "Physique et Chimie de la Matière Condensée" (the physics and chemistry of condensed matter – PCMC). In the second year, they carry out a project on which their final-year MSc thesis is based. The second year begins with an introductory lab project, which is followed by an introduction to scientific methodology, research skills and the Master's thesis.

Studying at Saarbrücken:
Students choosing this option spend the first year at Saarland University, where they take the same modules as the students in the local MSc programme. The second year can be spent at the University of Luxembourg or the University of Lorraine. At Nancy, students can choose between the following courses: "Physique et Chimie de la Matière Condensée" (the physics and chemistry of condensed matter – PCMC), "Plasmas" (plasma physics), "Optique" (optics), "Opto-Electronique et Micro-Nanosystème" (optoelectronics, micro and nanosystems – POEM) and "Science de la Fusion" (nuclear physics). Students can also choose to follow the traditional study programme or place more emphasis on the Master's thesis project, which involves extending their period of study in Nancy.

Studying at Luxembourg:
Students choosing this option spend the first year at Luxembourg studying "Physique: Condensed Matter Physics". For more about the programme, see the homepage of the University of Luxembourg.

For further information, please visit: https://ci.physik.uni-saarland.de.

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No tuition fees

Approx. 300 EUR per semester

Approx. 400 EUR per month

In addition to a German higher education entrance qualification ("Abitur") or an equivalent higher education entrance qualification from the student's home country, applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree (BSc) or equivalent in physics or another relevant discipline. Ideally, applicants will have completed the German-French-Luxembourgish Bachelor's programme in physics, but this is not mandatory.

Applicants must have German, English and French skills. However, no formal demands are made and to some extent, language skills can be acquired during the first year of the course.

15 August for admission in September or October of the same calendar year

We will organise the ERASMUS+ for the second year.

Students may be able to work for the department doing laboratory work or supervising BSc/MSc students during lab courses or seminars.

Rooms and apartments are relatively easy to find and are affordable.