Faculty of Physics
Information about teaching and examinations in the summersemester 2025
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Information page of the Faculty of Physics (with list of courses) in GermanAre 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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29.04.2025 Graduation Ceremony 2025 (Friday, July 04th, 2025)
The Faculty of Physics recognizes achievements in the context of Bachelor's, Master's and doctoral theses.
Have you obtained one of the following degrees between January 2024 and May 2025 (inclusive) (Physics, Teaching Physics, Energy Science, NanoEngineering - Thesis written in the Faculty of Physics) and have not yet been recognized for your degree?
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- PHD
Then you are cordially invited.
14.04.2025 From Phoenix Arizona to Duisburg NRW - Dr. Brandt Gaches starts Emmy Noether group on star formation and astrochemistry
The members of the Faculty of Physics at the University of Duisburg-Essen are pleased to welcome Dr. Brandt Gaches to establish his Emmy Noether research group. For his outstanding research work in the field of cosmic rays and their effect in astrochemistry, Dr. Brandt Gaches has been awarded by the German Research Foundation.
18.02.2025 ‘Experiencing science up close - Prof Dr Dietrich Wolf inspires pupils at Horst comprehensive school’
Sen. Prof. Dr. Dietrich Wolf from our faculty was received with great interest when he visited the Gesamtschule Horst as part of the Energy Science project course to give a lecture on the topic of ‘Energy Science’ and to present our degree programme of the same name. The following article is taken from the school's homepage: ...
18.02.2025 Physicist of the week of the German Physical Society - Ann-Sophie Meyer from our faculty
Ann-Sophie is a PhD student in Marika Schleberger's group at the University of Duisburg-Essen. She received her Master of Education in mathematics and physics with the goal of becoming a teacher. However, after completing her degree, she decided to embark on a research career and her doctorate in physics.
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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