Mathematical Physics (MSc) University of Hamburg

The course language is English.

The MSc in Mathematical Physics is offered jointly by the mathematics and physics departments. The choice of available courses is further enlarged by leading theorists at the German Electron Synchrotron (DESY). The Centre for Mathematical Physics (ZMP) also contributes to our active research environment.

The degree course of study is intended for graduate students holding a degree in Mathematics or Physics. It offers a research-oriented, interdisciplinary education. Depending on your individual preferences, you are free to focus more on the mathematical or physical aspects of the course of study.

Winter semester: 1 May to 15 June
Summer semester: 1 December to 15 January

The programme is divided into two parts. During the first year, you will obtain an enriched understanding of Physics and Mathematics by attending in-depth courses and seminars.

The second year is research-oriented, culminating in the Master's thesis. During this time, you will be integrated closely into one of the research groups at the mathematics department, the physics department, or at DESY's Theory Division.

No tuition fees

There is a semester fee of approx. 340 EUR per semester. This fee includes a semester ticket covering public transport in the Hamburg metropolitan area.

Without additional costs for further insurances, private vehicles, etc., you ought to expect the following expenses:

• housing: approx. 400 to 700 EUR per month
• living expenses: approx. 500 to 700 EUR per month

Academic admission requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Physics with sufficient content of both subjects, in order to ensure that students can follow courses at Master's level in both subjects from day one. For further details, please check our website at: https://www.math.uni-hamburg.de/studium/master/msc-mathematicalphysics/application.html

Your proficiency in English will be considered as proven if at least one of the following applies to you:

1. You have passed a test within CEFR/TELC at level B2.
2. You have passed the IELTS test with a score of at least 5.0.
3. You have passed the TOEFL test with 72 credits in the internet-based test (TOEFL iBT).
4. You have passed Cambridge FCE, CAE or CPE.
5. You have a degree from a Bachelor's degree programme conducted in English.
6. You have a high school diploma accepted at English language universities.
7. You have spent at least six months in an English-speaking country.
8. You have learnt English at a German language school for at least seven years.

Winter semester: 1 May to 15 June
Summer semester: 1 December to 15 January

International full-time students may apply for merit scholarships or exam grants granted by Universität Hamburg. For more information, please use the provided link. We also recommend contacting our colleagues in the Department of International Affairs for further guidance.

http://www.uni-hamburg.de/internationales/studieren-an-der-uhh/finanzierung-des-studiums_e.html

Are you looking for a part-time job? Stellenwerk, Hamburg's cross-university job platform posts attractive job and internship advertisements every day.

Part-time work, an internship, or self-employment—the Counselling Centre for Social & International Affairs (BeSI) advises you on all aspects of social security.

Students from countries outside the EU, the EEA, and Switzerland are subject to special regulations for part-time work when studying. Contact the Counselling Centre for Social & International Affairs for more information.

There are several job opportunities in diverse areas of Universität Hamburg. Many of these jobs are offered exclusively to students enrolled at the university. For job ads of this kind, check out departmental bulletin boards, departmental websites, www.stellenwerk.de (wanted ads for Hamburg’s universities), or ask directly in your department.

• tutors
• student assistants (in the academic area) and student employees (in the administrative area)
• library assistants
• test subjects for studies conducted in the fields of psychology or in the social sciences

Are you searching for an apartment or a room? Although affordable housing in Hamburg is rare, please do not despair. Patience and luck will help you find suitable accommodation.

Start looking for accommodation as soon as you can. For more information on how to find accommodation, please visit: Finding accommodation in Hamburg.

For more information on how to find accommodation and how to plan your first steps in Hamburg, please see: https://www.uni-hamburg.de/piasta/beratung/doc/willkommen.pdf.

The Department of International Affairs offers comprehensive international student support. In addition to professional advising and counselling during all stages of the course of study, there is close cooperation with other advisory and counselling services at Universität Hamburg. International students will thus receive the necessary support and advice at any point during their studies.