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MA/MS in Physics

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie

Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany•QS 2026 #98 =

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Offered by Karlsruher Institut für Technologie in Karlsruhe, Germany, MA/MS in Physics is a master's degree in Physics & Astronomy programme. The programme runs for 4 semesters, delivered on campus. It carries 120.0 credits (ECTS). Teaching is in en.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Physics & Astronomy
Duration: 4 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Credits: 120.0 (ECTS)
Language: en

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Last checked November 2026 · Source: sle.kit.edu ·

Program details

Overview

Physics is a master programme at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) leading to the degree Master of Science (M.Sc.). The language of instruction is English. Taught in English, the master offers many elective choices so that students can turn their bachelor's grounding in experimental and theoretical physics into an individual competence profile. Teaching is closely linked to research in the university and large-scale research sectors. The course is a full-time on-campus programme with a standard duration of 4 semesters and 120 ECTS credits. Study can start in either the winter or the summer semester. The first subject semester is open to applicants without a local admission limit (zulassungsfrei). Applicants from Germany and the EU and applicants from outside the EU follow different application deadlines, which the university publishes on the programme page. Applicants should check the current deadline and entry conditions there before applying. The page also describes the subject structure and the relevant study regulations.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Open admission (zulassungsfrei) for the first subject semester; application deadlines apply. Bachelor's degree required.

Application Details

Start Date: Wintersemester (October) and Sommersemester (April)
Application Deadline: German/EU applicants: 30 September for the winter semester, 31 March for the summer semester; non-EU applicants: 15 July for the winter semester, 15 January for the summer semester (1st subject semester)

About Karlsruher Institut für Technologie

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1825
Students: 22,816
QS rank: #98 =
Programs: 258
Location: Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Physics award?

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie awards a Master's Degree in the field of Physics & Astronomy on completion of this programme.

How long does MA/MS in Physics take?

The programme runs for 4 semesters.

Can MA/MS in Physics be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Karlsruher Institut für Technologie.

What language is MA/MS in Physics taught in?

The programme is taught in en.

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