Students give top marks to BTU Master's program in Physics

Extremely positive student ratings from the Master's program in Physics ensure placements in the top range for almost all criteria of the most comprehensive and detailed university comparison in the German-speaking world. Particularly noteworthy here are the general study situation and the supervision by teachers, the range of courses and the inclusion of digital teaching elements, as well as the practical orientation of the teaching, the organization of studies, the support during the studies and the support for studies abroad.

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Götz Seibold heads this four-semester course at the BTU's central campus in Cottbus, where students have been enrolled since 2021. Students earn a Master of Science degree. The international master's program in Physics has open admission. The language of instruction is English.
Students can begin their studies in either the summer or winter semester.

Students confirm and underscore the excellent ratings with their personal experiences

“The decision to complete my master's degree at BTU has proven to be extremely rewarding,” says Iranian student Sogand Bagheri, for example. ”The general study situation is excellent. A particular advantage lies in the practical and future-oriented design of the lectures. The support provided by the teachers is another plus. The international orientation of the program should also be emphasized. I highly recommend the Master's program in Physics at BTU. The combination of excellent supervision, future-oriented content and an international environment makes studying an outstanding experience.”

Your fellow student, Cottbus native Max Gertig, highlights, among other things, the excellent supervision of theses and the proximity to research, and emphasizes: “I would always choose to study at BTU again. The family atmosphere, the close-knit community of students, the diversity of the people, all these are decisive reasons to study at BTU.” He describes the physics program at BTU in Cottbus as excellent. ”With a focus on topics such as solid-state physics, computational physics, but also innovative research in the field of sustainability, the physics department at BTU makes a significant contribution to the research community and also to future sustainability.”

Master's student Amin Adineh from Iran explains: “During my year and a half stay in Cottbus, I found that the program is extremely well structured. The international character of the program with a diverse student body and faculty provides valuable insights into global perspectives in physics. I highly recommend this master's program to prospective students, especially those interested in quantum mechanical devices and solid-state physics. The combination of excellent supervision, especially by professors like Dr. Seibold, as well as the well-structured curriculum and research opportunities, provides an excellent foundation for a career in physics.”

Further information

The international Master's program in Physics provides the key qualifications for a future career as a physicist in a research- and supervision-intensive training program. The four-semester program is divided into a two-semester specialization phase, followed by a two-semester research phase. In particular, the specialization phase focuses on the field of materials research with an emphasis on semiconductor devices/functional materials.

In the research phase, students become familiar with the current state of research in a self-selected subfield of physics, such as the physics of nanostructured components, surface physics or theoretical solid-state physics.

The research phase concludes with the completion of the master's thesis and can also lead to a subsequent doctorate.

Professional fields of activity include, among others, basic and industrial research, the application-oriented development of new physical-technical solutions and participation in research projects.

More about the master's program in Physics: https://www.b-tu.de/en/physics-ms

The complete range of courses at BTU:  https://www.b-tu.de/en/study/what-to-study