Overview

Course Details

Admission Documents

1. A one-page statement explaining your interest in joining the elite graduate program “Theoretical and Mathematical Physics.”
2. High school diploma (Zeugnis der Hochschulreife) with translation if required.
3. Bachelor certificate in physics or mathematics with grades, or Vordiplomszeugnis and subsequent course grades, or a recent transcript of records (if available).
4. Curriculum vitae, including your mailing address, date of birth, and nationalities.
5. Letter of recommendation (can be sent separately or by email).
6. If available: GRE subject test in physics or mathematics (preferably sent directly to the university, Institution Code: 7263), mandatory for applicants from outside the European Economic Area.
7. If available: Proof of English language proficiency (refer to language requirements).
8. Any additional documents you deem relevant.

Career opportunities

1. Research and Academia: Graduates can pursue careers as researchers or professors in universities and research institutions, conducting cutting-edge research in theoretical and mathematical physics.
2. Data Science and Quantitative Analysis: The strong mathematical and analytical skills acquired during this program make graduates attractive candidates for data science and quantitative analysis roles in various industries, including finance, technology, and healthcare.
3. Computational Physics: Graduates can work in fields like computational physics, using mathematical models and simulations to solve complex real-world problems, such as climate modeling or material science simulations.
4. Finance and Quantitative Finance: Financial institutions often hire theoretical and mathematical physicists to develop and implement quantitative models for risk assessment, algorithmic trading, and portfolio optimization.
5. Software Development and Engineering: Some graduates transition into software development and engineering roles, where their mathematical and problem-solving abilities are highly valuable in creating scientific software, simulations, and modeling tools.