M. Sc. studies in Physics and Astrophysics
The M. Sc. programs provide a thorough research-oriented scientific education. The aim is to equip students with advanced scientific tools and the experience to apply them with independence, responsibility, and reflection. The two-year M. Sc. courses are modularly structured and comprise lecture and lab courses and thesis work. The language of instruction is English.
To join the BCGS for a M. Sc. course (with a Bachelor's degree in physics or equivalent), students enroll at either the University of Bonn or Cologne. The choice is largely determined by individual research interests. Nevertheless, students may attend courses at either university and are encouraged to do so.
A limited number of scholarships are available on a competitive basis.
~200
Number of students per year
~35%
Fraction of international students
>70
Faculty members
University of Bonn
The specialization fields include hadron physics, particle and astroparticle physics, photonics, condensed matter physics, quantum information and mathematical physics.
As one of the few universities in Germany, Bonn has introduced a program of Master of Science in Astrophysics. Specialization fields include radio astronomy, cosmology and theoretical astrophysics.
University of Cologne
The MSc in Physics course allows students to specialize in two fields of interest. There is no dedicated MSc in Astrophysics, but Astrophysics is one of the areas students can specialize in. Further areas of specialization are quantum field theory, nuclear physics, condensed matter physics experiment and theory, quantum information and statistical and biological physics.