Application

If you are interested in the MSc in Optical Sciences program, you find here further details on the admission requirements, links to the admission site, and information regarding financial support.



Admission Requirements

The successful admission to the MSc in Optical Science program requires a bachelor‘s degree in physics or a closely related field of science or engineering. In addition, language proficiency and profound knowledge of mathematics and physics has to be demonstrated. Specific requirements are:
  • English language proficiency (minimum level B2)
  • Higher Mathematics (minimum 15 ECTS credit points)
  • Quantum Theory/Quantum Physics (minimum 10 ECTS credit points)
  • Electrodynamics/Optics (minimum 10 ECTS credit points)
  • Physics Laboratory (5 ECTS credit points)

Links and support

Financial Support

The Humboldt University of Berlin does not charge tuition fees, only a semester fee of about 300€ which includes a six-month ticket for the Berlin-wide public transportation system (worth about 200€). Master students can obtain financial support by applying to university-wide advertised student assistantships. If you are interested in such a student assistantship, you should indicate so on your application cover letter.