Faculty of Physics
Are you interested in physics? You want to study physics, energy science or physics teaching?
With this video we want to give you a brief insight into what is going on with us. Despite the wealth of information, this is only a tiny fraction of the topics you can explore with us!
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20.01.2026 New insights into vibrational properties of 2D Materials
Scientists from Grenoble, Bordeaux and the University of Duisburg-Essen have unlocked fresh understanding of two-dimensional material that could shape tomorrow’s high-performance devices. They have synthesized high-quality Ti₃C₂Cl₂ MXenes, an atomically thin metal carbide with chlorine surface groups, and used cutting-edge techniques to peer deep into how its atoms vibrate and conduct heat.
05.01.2026 buddy@school digital 2026 - Information for prospective students interested in studying energy science or physics
An important decision will soon have to be made for all those finishing school this year: the decision for or against a course of study and the choice of degree program.
The Faculty of Physics at the University of Duisburg-Essen is happy to provide support and information. We will present our Energy Science, Physics and Physics Teacher Training degree programs via video conference.
22.12.2025 New orientation semester in physics – get ready for your studies!
Physicists are in high demand on the job market, whether in the development of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, energy research, or teaching. To make it easier for prospective students to get started or to refresh the basics for physics students, the Faculty of Physics at the University of Duisburg-Essen has developed a new orientation semester. Registration for the free 12-week program is now open and will remain so until April 1st. The program will then start on April 27th, 2026.
17.12.2025 Completely weightless! MAVERICK team's project accepted for the REXUS rocket programme!
Party atmosphere among the MAVERICK project team ‘We are incredibly proud and delighted that our MAVERICK project has been selected for the 17th cycle of the REXUS/BEXUS programme!’ On 24 and 25 November 2025, the team from AG Wurm, consisting of Christopher Grünebeck, Kai Stuers, Nico Wenders and Gretha Swantje Völke, successfully participated in a selection workshop at the German Aerospace Centre (DLR).
Course of study in Physics (B.Sc. / M.Sc.)
Curriculum, course catalogue, module manual - all important information about your studies.
Course of study in Energy Science
What are they doing? What is it all about? All important information about Energy Science studies.
Course of study in Physics (Teaching Post)
- for Elementary schools,
- all secondary schools of all levels,
- for Comprehensive schools and business colleges.
High School Students
There's a lot to try: freestyle-physics, nano-laboratory for high school students, trial studies, ...
MINTroduce
Visiting our preliminary courses is recommendable before you start your studies properly.
Buddy System
We offer a two-tier buddy system for an optimal start to your studies. This ensures comprehensive support before and during the first two semesters.
Mentoring
Mentoring offers support outside of specialist issues and can put you in touch with suitable contacts.
Research
At our faculty there is a number of research groups with different research priorities.
Childcare room
The Faculty of Physics offers emergency child care for all faculty members and all CENIDE-members. If the regular daycare is closed, for instance, due to a strike or illness, care can be arranged in the childcare room. It is, however, not intended for foreseeable events such as holiday care or the like.
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