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This page presents degree descriptions of our physics-related bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Still not sure which degree program is right for you? Click on “Help with choosing a degree program” to see various options for learning more about which degree program could be the one for you – ask the academic advisory office your questions, come along for a taster day or listen to what students have to say about their program of study in ourpodcast .
What is dark matter and how do I detect it? How do I build a functioning quantum computer? How does the universe develop? How do I optimize modern data storage? Whether it’s about the smallest elementary particles or the vastness of the universe – the answers can be found in a physics degree program. JGU is excellently positioned in the field of physics: Thanks to renowned research institutes such as the Helmholtz and Max Planck Institutes, the PRISMA+ Cluster of Excellence, and a particle accelerator on campus, JGU is one of the strongest research universities in Germany. It is also a campus university with around 30,000 students, making it a city within a city. This means you have all the central facilities within walking distance and can easily meet other students – for example, through university sports.
Are you interested in the basic laws of nature, from the smallest to the largest scale, and from the tiniest building blocks of matter to the entire universe? Do you also have a strong interest in the practical implementation of your acquired knowledge in technical applications? Then the Bachelor of Science degree program in Applied Physics (with a Focus on Computer Science) is the perfect choice for you.
In the Physics (Bachelor of Science) degree program, you will acquire a strong knowledge of physics-related topics – in experimental physics, theoretical physics, and calculation methods. Along the way, you will develop a solution-oriented manner of thinking and will be able to think through and solve complex questions.
Are you interested in lots of other topics besides physics? Do you enjoy learning how to impart knowledge? Then the Bachelor of Education in Physics (teacher education) is the right course for you.
This degree program will teach you the basics of an exciting branch of physics. The Bachelor of Science in Meteorology will enable you to understand natural phenomena, make predictions, and research the effects of climate change.
In this interdisciplinary degree course, you will learn how to understand the scientific principles of weather and climate development and apply them directly in practice-oriented courses. With the Environmental Sciences (Bachelor of Science) degree program, you will be ideally prepared to tackle the environmental issues of the future.
Turn your studies into a double degree: Students in their second semester of their bachelor’s degree can now apply for a place on our new double degree program with the Universitat de València.frontier research
The master’s degree program in Applied Physics (Master of Science) combines physics, engineering and computer science. As part of this program, you can specialize in one of five topics according to your individual interests: Data Science (either particle detecors or solid state physics), Detector Physics, Material Science, or Quantum Physics.
As part of the master’s degree program in Physics (Master of Science), you will deepen your knowledge in the subject areas of your choice (condensed matter physics, quantum, atomic, and neutron physics, as well as nuclear and elementary particle physics). If you intend to go on to do a doctorate, the Excellence Track is an outstanding way to prepare yourself for a career in research.
If you want to prepare in depth for the doctoral studies, the Excellence Track Program is the perfect option for you. The Excellence Track certificate documents the additional physics courses you attend within the program for your individual specialization. Thanks to its extracurricular offerings, which will also sharpen your transferable skills, the program is the perfect complement for the Master of Science.
In the Master of Education in Physics course, you will consolidate your knowledge of physics and your second subject, and develop your teaching skills further.
The Master of Science in Meteorology program introduces you to modern research methods. Acquire specialized meteorological knowledge during the specialization phase in the first year and apply it directly during the research phase in the second year (program taught in English).
We expect to offer a master’s degree program in Environmental Sciences from 2026 onward. More information can be found here shortly.
One degree program – two degrees: Complete your master’s degree as a double degree at JGU Mainz and UNIPI Pisa and benefit from the expertise and network of two renowned universities.
The M.Sc. study program “Particle Accelerator Science” is an English-language cooperative program between Technical University of Darmstadt (TUDa), Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) and Goethe University Frankfurt am Main (GU) as part of the strategic alliance between the Rhein-Main Universities (RMU).
Think your school lessons are okay, but they always stop when things really get interesting? Then our pre-university program (only offered in German) could be just right for you. You can attend regular courses (online or on campus) and find out whether studying physics is something you want to pursue. And if you want, you can even earn credits for a possible future degree program.
