Career prospects

Typical occupational fields of physicists include:

• Basic and industrial research
• Teaching in schools and higher education
• Software industry
• Automobile sector, chemistry, electrical engineering
• Medical technology, mechanical engineering, engineering offices

If you prefer to opt for scientific research and teaching you can continue with doctoral studies.

You can find out more about career entry in the interview series #dreamjob - Starting a career. Alumni of the University of Konstanz report on their very personal career entry.

Start of study

Winter semester | Summer semester

Study structure

You can find more information on the programme structure and an exemplary curriculum here.

These documents will support you in planning your studies:

• Module guide
• Examination regulation

At the University of Konstanz, you have a broad range of opportunities and training options that complement your study programme, for example orientation programmes to support new students, learning guidance, language courses, a data and information literacy programme as well as options promoting career-oriented skills and social commitment.

• GoMINt – orientation programme in STEM subjects
• Writing Centre – writing tutoring, joint writing sessions and workshops
• Language courses at the Language Institute
• Learning guidance, study tips, time management – workshops offered by the Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB)

• Advanced Data and Information Literacy Track (ADILT) – programme can be completed with a certificate
• Transfer – practical projects (research, business, politics and society)
• qualification N – Sustainability Certificate at the University of Konstanz

• Profil+ – programme for career skills (German skills required)
• Career Passport – programme for career skills (for international students)
• Advice on career entry, opportunities and workshops from Career Service

Stay abroad
The university promotes study abroad via Erasmus+ and numerous other exchange programmes. You can find out more about the different ways to go abroad during your studies on the information page of our department.

Hear from students and lecturers
In our interview series, students talk about their subject, teachers explain the department's research and tell you what topics they cover in seminars and lectures.

• Three Questions to Fabian, B.Sc. Physics
• Three Questions to Hannah, B.Sc. Physics
• Students report: Jennifer Koch, M.Sc. Physics
• Students report: Stefan Petersen, M.Sc. Physics

Get an impression
Discover online lectures and websites with more information about your prospective subject.

• Study Atlas M.Sc. Physics
• Information page Master of Science in Physics

• A completed bachelor's degree in physics or in a related subject with a grade of at least 2.6 or better. In the case of sufficient academic qualifications such as, a bachelor's thesis with a grade of "very good", scientific prizes or co-authorship of a referenced scientific publication the examination board (StPA) for physics may also admit applicants with an average grade between 2.7 and 3.0 for enrolment in the master's programme in physics.
• Academic performance assessments in modules that cover the contents of the modules “Integrierter Kurs” (IK) III or “Integrierter Kurs” IV (integrated courses III or IV) of the bachelor's programme in physics at the University of Konstanz (see module guide physics bachelor (in German).

International applicants please also provide:

• Documentation of German language skills level DSH-2 /TestDaF 4444, OR
• DSH-1/TestDaF 3 3 3 3 with adequate English skills level B2, proved by either: TOEFL-test (87 points or more/internet-based), IELTS (score 5.5 or better), or Cambridge First Certificate (grade C or better).

Further formalities about the study programme can also be found here.

Further information can be found in the admission regulations.

Semester fee
All students enrolled at the University of Konstanz are charged a semester fee each semester, similar to all other German universities. Here you can find the current semester fee and its individual components.

Tuition fees for first degree studies for certain international students
Since winter semester 2017/18, the state of Baden-Württemberg has required some international students to pay tuition fees for their first degree studies. The following students are not required to pay tuition fees: citizens of a country within the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA), doctoral students and certain “Bildungsinländer” (e.g. non-EU citizens with a German “Abitur”). More detailed information can be found here.

Each year, the University of Konstanz grants exemptions to a limited number of particularly gifted international degree-seeking students in accordance with the university’s “Begabtenbefreiungssatzung” (statutes governing the exemption of gifted students). More detailed information can be found here.

Tuition fees for second degree studies for all students
All students are required to pay tuition fees for their second degree studies. More detailed information can be found here.

Foreign language skills
German speaking students do not have to provide proof of any foreign language skills. However, as large parts of the research literature are written in English, good English skills are highly recommended.

German language skills
International applicants please provide: Documentation of German language skills level DSH-2 /TestDaF 4, OR DSH-1/TestDaF 3 with adequate English skills level B2, proved by either: TOEFL-test (87 points or more/internet-based), IELTS (score 5.5 or better), or Cambridge First Certificate (grade C or better).

The common teaching languages in the master's programme are German and English. Course work and examinations can be taken in both German and English.

• Interest in scientific contexts
• Analysis and problem-solving skills
• Mathematical understanding

Application documents

Please attach the following documents to your online-application:

• documentation of your academic degree (with a grade of at least 2.6 or better) including details on course work. If you have not received your degree certificate by the end of the application deadline, please attach documentation of all your examination results so far.  In the case of sufficient academic qualifications such as, a bachelor's thesis with a grade of "very good", scientific prizes or co-authorship of a referenced scientific publication the examination board (StPA) for physics may also admit applicants with an average grade between 2.7 and 3.0 for enrolment in the master's programme in physics.
• documentation of two academic performance assessments in modules that cover the contents of the modules Integrierter Kurs (IK) III or Integrierter Kurs IV (integrated courses III or IV) of the bachelor's programme in physics at the University of Konstanz
• current certificate of enrolment or proof of exmatriculation (if you have studied at a German university, please indicate your 'Fachsemester’ and ‘Hochschulsemester’)

Important note: Please check the information provided under the tab "Admission requirements".
 

International applicants
If your documents are not available in German or English, you will need to have them translated. Please submit a German or English translation of your documents along with the original versions.

• documentation of German language skills level DSH-2 /TestDaF 4444, OR
• DSH-1/TestDaF 3 3 3 3 with adequate English skills level B2: TOEFL-test (87 points or more/internet-based), IELTS (score 5.5 or better), or Cambridge First Certificate (grade C or better)
• applicants from China, India and Vietnam: APS certificate (original) issued by the German Embassy of your home country

An application is possible during the following period: 07.05. - 15.09. | 29.11. - 15.03.
There may be other deadlines if you are applying for admission to a higher semester (for instance, if you are changing subjects or universities). For more information please consult the university website .

The Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB) can help you with general questions about finding the right study programme as well as when you are concerned or unsure about your studies. We will be happy to advise you and support you with a wide range of services .

Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB)
Room: D 409 – 412a
Make an appointment: termin.zsb@uni-konstanz.de

Questions related to the content or organization of the study programme:
Departmental student advisory service
Dr. Denise Hinzke
Room: P 616
Phone: +49 7531 88-2030
Email: referent.physik@uni-konstanz.de