Information first semester Master (M.Sc.) Physics
Dear students of the Master of Physics programme,
We are delighted to welcome you as a student of the Master of Physics programme at the Department of Physics.
To help you get off to a good start with your studies, we have compiled some important information for you, which you can find on the website listed below. The information is updated regularly, so it is worth checking back here again shortly before the start of the semester.
What you will find:
- Information on introductory events — both general and subject-specific
- A pdf handout containing all the important information and the first important dates, such as the dates of the first lectures
- Information for international students — what you need to know before you arrive
- A link to the Student Association (Fachschaftsinitiative, FSI) Math/Physics/DataScience website, which contains lots of information from students for students, including details of social events
You will also find the contact details for the Study Service Center (SSC) Physics, which is your first point of contact in the Department of Physics for almost all study-related queries. Further information about studying is also available on the SSC Physics website and on the SSC Physics StudOn page (only possible for enrolled students). You can also book personal consultation appointments directly on the SSC Physics StudOn page.
We wish you a good start to your studies!
Best regards,
The Study Service Center (SSC) Physics team
Important for international students: Please ensure you take care of your visa immediately.
The Internation Student Service Point (ISS) website has been specially designed for international students and contains lots of useful information for every stage of your studies.
The information ‘Before you arrive‘ will maybe be especially useful to you.
Central Welcome Week for international students
FAU offers a Welcome Week for all international students in the weeks befor lecture time. The program and further information about the central orientation courses for international students can be found here.
For students participating in the intensive off-term German language course (FIT course), you will find on the webseite information when the Welcome Day will take place.
There you will also find information about the central Late Arrival Day.
If you have any questions about these events, please write to mobility@fau.de.
Welcome Event Master Physics at the Department of Physics
The Welcome Event for first-semester Master’s students in Physics will take place on Wednesday in the first lecture week.
The event will offer:
- all important subject-specific information
- lots of practical tips for a successful start to your Master’s programme
- the opportunity to get to know your fellow students
The Welcome Event is the perfect opportunity to start your Master’s Programme well prepared and well connected. Even if you have already completed your Bachelor’s degree at FAU, you should not miss this event!
If you have any questions about this event, please write to physik-ssc@fau.de.
The latest information on all introductory events will be available shortly beforehand here.
Information about mandatory and important events with dates for
- first lectures of main courses
- Advanced Laboratory Course: Safety briefings and introductory event (German and English)
- Welcome Week for international students (centrally organized at FAU)
- Welcome Event Physics (Department of Physics)
- More useful information about Elective Courses, Seminar of physics and others
The FSI Math/Physics/DataScience consists of volunteer students from all semesters. 
The FSI can provide you with a lot of helpful information on various topics related to university life, such as
- Activities of the FSI
The FSI is always happy to hear from interested people who would like to expand and support the team with their commitment.
Just come to one of the meetings every Wednesday or write an e-mail to (fsi-mathe-physik-ds@fau.de).
Unfortunately, we cannot issue you with a late arrival letter if you are unable to start your studies at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg in time for the start of the semester.
Contact: physik-ssc@fau.de
We try to answer all inquiries within 2 working days. We ask for your understanding if it takes a little longer in some cases. Please note that we may forward your e-mail to the relevant departments (Dean of Studies, Examination Board, Examination Office, Registrar’s Office, Student Advisory Service, etc.). If you do not wish your e-mail to be forwarded, please let us know.