The University of Leipzig

Leipzig University has a history of more than 600 years, and its Faculty of Physics and Earth Sciences has been home of some of the most brilliant scientists of the 20th century such as Otto Wiener, Ludwig Boltzmann, Werner Heisenberg and Gustav Hertz. Today it has more than 1400 students, 115 of which belong to our International Physics Studies Program.

Located northwest of Saxony, Leipzig also offers interesting cultural and leisure opportunities.

Information for the IPSP Program

The International Physics Studies Program (IPSP) was founded especially for students from foreign countries who would like to avail the opportunity to study physics in Germany but haven't developed their skills in this language yet. An internationally cast staff provides general courses in physics, mathematics, computer sciences and chemistry in English. Special courses cover modern topics of theoretical, basic, applied and experimental physics as well as technology related laboratory, field work and research with state of the art equipment.

Studies towards Bachelor and Master of Science degrees are offered for all undergraduate and graduate students respectively free of tuition fees. Also doctoral studies are possible in the BuildMoNa graduate school funded by the excellence initiative of the German Research Council.

General Information

The three year course bachelor program provides courses in mathematics, experimental and theoretical physics. Introductory courses are supplemented by elective courses according to the student's interest.

• Mathematics: The fundamentals of calculus, algebra and diferential equations are covered, developing
  semester by semester the main workframe for the rest of the courses.
• Experimental Physics: General courses in Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Optics or Atomic Physics for
  example, from the practical and applied point of view. Live examples and experiments illustrate the lectures.
• Theoretical Physics: More complex theories that begin to involve deeper mathematical concepts as
  Electrodynamics, Quantum Mechanics or Statistical Mechanics.
• Laboratories: From the most basic laws in first semester to the work with some very advanced devices of
  the fifth, the laboratories allows to put into practice all what was learned in lectures.
• Non-physical subject: Chemistry or Introduction Into Computer Science are offered as elective courses.
• Key qualification: Choose a course from the offer of University or join the German course for
  non-native speakers.
• Bachelor Thesis: Find a group of your interest in the faculty, a supervisor, and make your own research!

Once you have completed your courses and your thesis, you have the degree!

Course Schedule

 

	Basic Studies				Advanced Studies
	1.Semester	2.Semester	3.Semester	4.Semester	5.Semester	6.Semester
Experimental	Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Waves*	Electricity and Magnetism, Optics and Waves *	Atoms and Molecules *	Thermal Physics, Soft Matter	Solid State Physics
Theory	Theoretical Mechanics 1, Ordinary Differential Equations	Theoretical Electricity and Magnetism, Vector Calculus	Theoretical Mechanics 2, Theorethical Electricity and Magnetism 2	Quantum Mechanics	Statistical Mechanics
Physics Laboratory	*Laboratories corresponding to the Esperimental Physics Lectures.			Advanced Laboratories
Mathematics	Mathematics I	Mathematics II	Mathematics III
Nonphysical Subject	Chemistry or German Course**	Computational Science or German Course**	Electives or German Course**	Numerical Methods	Key Qualification
Final Paper						Bachelor Thesis

** German course obligatory for all international students.

 

Enrollment/Admission Information

Enrollment on the IPSP takes only place each Winter Semester that begins every year at October 1st. The deadline for applications of students of foreing countries is the July 15th.

All foreing students with a secondary school leaving certificate from abroad must apply through the University Application Service for International Students.

Create your application form, print it and send it electronically. The printed copy has to be signed and sent by ordinary post with the following documentation:

• Passport Photo.
• Secondary School Certificate.
• Grades awarded for the Secondary School Certificate.
• Certificate of European B2 Level in English Language or, 500 hours of English education.
• If you already studied at a University, the proof of the grades already provided. (e.g. Bachelor, Diploma...)
• ... and list of subjects and grades already concluded.
• In addition, if you are from China, Vietnam or Mongolia please submit a certificate issued by the relevant
  Akademische Prüfstelle.

To the address:

 

Universität Leipzig
c/o uni-assist e.V.
Helmholtzstraße 2-9
D-10587 Berlin

 

Finally you will be required to pay some administrative fees directly in the uni-assist.

A certified knowledge of German is not required. German courses are included into the International program as Non-Physical subject for all foreign students.

You can visit Universität Leipzig International Center's Guide for Students website for further information or the Office of Foreign Affairs of Leipzig University.

German students who want to apply can do it until Septemer 30th.

Enrollment for German students does not need any special requirement. You can find the information in: Bewerbung und Immatrikulation.

 

Contact us!

Are you thinking about taking part in our international program but still have some questions? Are you already an international student from our faculty and need a hand? Do not hesitate to contact our "buddy" Julia Tesch by the Internet or personally!

E-mail address:

• tesch@physik.uni-leipzig.de

Visiting hours in Room 415 of the Faculty for Physics and Earth Sciences:

• Tuesdays from 09:00 to 12:00 am, and 1:30 to 4:30 pm.
• Wednesdays from 9:00 to 12:00 am.

Study Plan

• Study Plan SS 2012
• Study Plan WS 2011/12