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Study Physics in Heidelberg!

What is the universe made of? What laws govern nature? And what holds the world together?

Studying physics means wanting to understand more: from the tiniest particle to the universe itself. If you’re curious, enjoy asking questions and want to understand how our world works, then Heidelberg is the perfect place for you!

In the Physics degree programme, you will get to the bottom of nature’s mysteries. You will learn to use mathematical and experimental methods to understand physical phenomena and find answers to open questions. Along the way, you will keep discovering surprising connections and come across new, exciting questions.

To ensure you get off to a good start with your degree, we’ll support you from day one: the preparatory mathematics course and the foundation course will help you get ready for your studies, and the Buddy Programme means you will have an experienced student by your side. In small tutorial groups, you will also be able to exchange ideas with others and find help whenever you need it.

And afterwards? A degree in physics opens up a wide range of career prospects in research and science, as well as in industry, technology and business. It develops your analytical thinking and your ability to quickly get to grips with new topics. These skills are in greater demand than ever in a changing world.

Have we sparked your curiosity? Discover what studying physics in Heidelberg has to offer.

We look forward to welcoming you in our faculty!

Examination Office (Faculty of Physics and Astronomy)

The Examination Office is responsible for recording and documenting all study and examination achievements in the Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in Physics and Astronomy.

(Prospective and current doctoral candidates are kindly asked to contact the HGSFP directly. There you will find all relevant information about the doctoral procedures.)

For any questions or concerns, you are welcome to contact the Examinations Office at any time.

Please always include your student ID number in email (p_a_secr@physik.uni-heidelberg.de) or phone inquiries (+49 6221 54 4124) so that we can process your request promptly.

Office Hours:

Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 11 am to 1 pm. 

We are located in the KIP, (Im Neuenheimer Feld 227) in the ground floor, room 00.320.

The Examination Office team provides support in the following areas, among others: 

• Issuance of Transcript of Records (Tip: In most cases, you can download your Transcript of Records directly via heiCO. Instructions can be found in heiCO Downloads, there at the bottom)

• Issuance of various certificates about the study progress (Studienstandsbescheinigung, Unbedenklichkeitsbescheinigung, Studienzeitanrechnungsbescheinigung etc.)

• Recognition of external study achievements (after transferring from another university or as part of a study abroad programs such as Erasmus). Please note the information below under "Important Information" regarding the recognition of achievements.

• Administration of final theses (registration, submission and processing of requests for thesis deadline extensions) 

• Issuance of graduation documents

• Support with administrative questions related to your studies

Important Information:

• BAföG: Please contact the responsible BAföG student advisers that can be found here. Please attach all required documents to your request, including an electronically verified Transcript of Records and study progress certificate (stating the degree programme, semester, university semester and, if applicable, semester of leave). 

• Recognition of Study Achievements: Please follow the process described in the FAQs in the section "Return from Abroad or Change of University."

• Enrolment/Exmatriculation: The central student administration can help you out for enrolment and exmatriculation matters.

• Subject-related questions: The subject-specific counselors can help you out.

• Further support: The student council is also available to answer any questions or address any issues you may have regarding your studies.