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Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics

Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt · Public University

DE Rank #202 State-recognised German higher-education institution Admissions open
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Overview

Das Max-Planck-Institut für Mikrostrukturphysik ist eine öffentliche Hochschule in Halle (Saale), Sachsen-Anhalt. Diese Institution konzentriert sich auf fortgeschrittene Studien und Forschung im Bereich der Physik. Als öffentliche Hochschule betont sie forschungsgeleitete Bildung und verleiht Doktorgrade, wodurch sie ein starkes akademisches Umfeld für Studierende fördert. Studierende am Institut profitieren von einem Lehrplan, der es ihnen ermöglicht, sich intensiv mit den Prinzipien der Mikrostrukturphysik auseinanderzusetzen und sie auf Karrieren in der Wissenschaft und Industrie vorzubereitet. Die Hochschule erhebt keine Studiengebühren und verlangt lediglich einen Semesterbeitrag von immatrikulierten Studierenden.

Programs at Max Planck Institute of Microstructure P

1 programs across 1 study levels.

PhD / Doctorate

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

No tuition fees

Tuition-free

Semester contribution

Semesterbeitrag — often includes a transport ticket

Indicative living cost

Most public universities in Germany charge no tuition fees — only the semester contribution. Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students €1,500 per semester, and private universities set their own fees. Figures are indicative; confirm with the university before applying.

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Admission requirements

A secondary-school leaving certificate recognised as equivalent to the German Abitur (checked against the anabin database, usually via uni-assist). Applicants whose qualification is not directly equivalent complete a Studienkolleg year and the Feststellungsprüfung, or sit the TestAS. Master’s applicants need a relevant bachelor’s degree with a good grade average; some subjects are restricted by a Numerus Clausus (NC) or an aptitude assessment (Eignungsfeststellungsverfahren).

Language: German-taught degrees: DSH-2, TestDaF 4x4, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule or Goethe-Zertifikat C2. English-taught degrees: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 88+ (programme-dependent); many international master’s programmes are taught fully in English and require no German at entry.

How to apply

  1. 1Check your qualification for equivalence in the anabin database and confirm the programme’s intake and deadline (usually 15 July for October, 15 January for April).
  2. 2Confirm you meet the entry requirements: A secondary-school leaving certificate recognised as equivalent to the German Abitur (checked against the anabin database, usually via uni-assist). Applicants whose qualification is not directly equivalent complete a Studienkolleg year and the Feststellungsprüfung, or sit the TestAS. Master’s applicants need a relevant bachelor’s degree with a good grade average; some subjects are restricted by a Numerus Clausus (NC) or an aptitude assessment (Eignungsfeststellungsverfahren).
  3. 3Apply through uni-assist (most international applicants), hochschulstart.de for nationally restricted subjects such as medicine, or directly with the university where it accepts direct applications.
  4. 4Submit certified transcripts and translations, your language certificate (DSH / TestDaF / telc for German-taught, IELTS / TOEFL for English-taught) and — if your country requires it — the APS certificate, then pay the processing fee.
  5. 5On receiving your letter of admission (Zulassungsbescheid), open a blocked account and take out health insurance, then apply for the national student visa (Visa D) at the German mission in your country.

For international students

Non-EU students apply for a German national student visa (Visa D) at the German mission in their country, then convert it into a residence permit for study purposes at the local Ausländerbehörde. Proof of funds is normally a blocked account (Sperrkonto) — currently about €11,904 for one year — plus statutory health insurance. Graduates may stay for up to 18 months on a job-seeking residence permit.

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Scholarships for Max Planck Institute of Microstructure P students

National and foundation scholarships open to students at Max Planck Institute of Microstructure P. Because public universities in Germany charge no tuition, these mostly fund living costs.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the admission requirements for Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics?

A secondary-school leaving certificate recognised as equivalent to the German Abitur (checked against the anabin database, usually via uni-assist). Applicants whose qualification is not directly equivalent complete a Studienkolleg year and the Feststellungsprüfung, or sit the Tes...

How much is tuition at Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics?

There are no tuition fees — you pay only the semester contribution. Figures are indicative — confirm with the university.

How is Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics ranked?

Germany national rank #202.

What are the English requirements?

German-taught degrees: DSH-2, TestDaF 4x4, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule or Goethe-Zertifikat C2. English-taught degrees: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 88+ (programme-dependent); many international master’s programmes are taught fu...

Last updated 22 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.