Schools Is the IPSP at University of Leipzig Right for a Future in Theoretical HEP?

[beasteye]

did you send documents to the university of did you scanned them and emailed them ?

Once uni-assist processed my documents, they put them directly onto my Alma-Web portal. The university has direct acess to this portal, and can therefore process them through almaweb. However, under "my documents" in my almaweb account, I had to sign a piece of paper confirming my application and send it to the university. So once uni-assist has forwarded your documents to the alma-web portal, all you have to do is sign this paper and send it to the university.
Hope this helped.

 

[calculo2718]

Hey there, I've applied for the IPSP-program at uni leipzig and got accepted after the administration at the university looked through my documents, So I can provide some information which could be helpful to you. For me, after uni-assist forwarded my application to leipzig university, they provided me with an Alma-Web account, which basically is your next platform on which you will receive further news regarding your application. Usually uni-assist transfer all of your handed-in documents directly to your almaweb account. From there, the university will look into your documents and make the final decision, but most likely you will be accepted because the course is admission free. That means that you don't really have to do much unless they ask for further documents. Make sure you check your AlmaWeb account regularly for new information regarding your application. When you are accepted, you'll receive an email in which you are provided with your uni-login account.
I hope this helped, and good luck with your application!

Thanks so much for the useful information!

 

[Yoshio]

Hello all! I am Yoshio (Yo-show). I've been out of the game (school) going on 2 years now. If you'd like to talk about that we can, but I'd like to know if my not going to a college/uni here in the USA would mean I simply can't attend or just hurt my chances of being accepted into Leipzig. Note that I will also email the buddy thing. Danke!

 

[first_phys]

For those who were admitted, did your secondary school transcripts need to be attested/sent in a sealed envelope/similar procedure? I have my secondary school transcripts/mark sheets, but they are not in a sealed envelope (although it may not matter)

 

[first_phys]

Also, I was planning to enroll in the B.Sc. Physics program at my local university and then apply to University of Leipzig after 1 year (I would start as a first semester student still). Does anyone know if this is frowned upon? I wanted to prepare myself first, particularly in mathematics.

 

[tpetersen]

Dear Lexy,

Thank you for giving better insight about the Bachelor-IPSP. I have already applied for the IPSP and I am going to enrol in 3rd semester directly, which means I would be studying with you from this winter. I have done B.Eng (Hon) Electronic Engineering and MSc in Nanoelectronics and Nanomechanics from the United Kingdom. The IPSP would give me physics background in order to find a PhD in field of condensed matter physics. I have already done applied physics, however my intension to join is to comprehend the theoretical side of physics. After reading your post I feel that so far I have made right choice.

As you know I would be skipping first and second semester, so do you have any advice for me before joining the 3rd Semester?

Danke während Ihrer Zeit.

Kind Regards,
Anvesh Raje

Hey Anvesh, as someone who has been accepted to the program with prior degrees, I'm hoping you can answer a question for me. Were your high school/secondary school grades/diploma still required for your application, or did they only require college transcripts? Thanks!

 

[Elizabat]

hello, maybe someone knows about TestAs, is it necessary for application or not? I know it gives bonus points, but really, has anyone passed this exam just for better points?
And what about contest? Does it exist? or everyone can enroll to the course?

 

[Muskovite]

I think anybody can enroll.

 

[Sidnikhil]

Hello Rohan,I am looking to apply for International physics for this upcoming winter 2016,can you say me is it possible to apply with just secondary school leaving certificate from India??
Thank you

 

[Sidnikhil]

Hello Guys,Do anyone studying International physics in University of Leipzig here Is it possible to enrol with Just secondary school leaving without previous study in university,I got a reply from International office stating that you can not enrol if u don't have previous credits from University.

 

[Vanadium 50]

I got a reply from International office stating that you can not enrol if u don't have previous credits from University.

Let me see if I get this straight. You asked the University, they said no, and now you're asking us? IKf we said "yes", what are you going to do? Go back to the University and say, "But some guys on the internet said you would!"

 

[Kilo Vectors]

Hello Guys,Do anyone studying International physics in University of Leipzig here Is it possible to enrol with Just secondary school leaving without previous study in university,I got a reply from International office stating that you can not enrol if u don't have previous credits from University.

please use the anabin database.

Also note, the quality of English programs is far inferior to their German counterparts. Germany is better for graduate level courses in English. I really do not recommend coming here for this course unless you are BOTH:

1. Extremely good at mathematics.
2. Extremely hard working and motivated.

Studies in German universities are very swim or drown, with professors who do teach but giant lecture halls, overcrowded lessons, absolutely no spoon-feeding etc etc. Many students at technical and scientific courses will find themselves just working towards a pass in some modules, it is tough and the learning curve is very steep. This program, well many have dropped out (its physics). According to the anabin database, you need one year of university in India (a study in science related field) to be able to apply. But I am not the authority on this, contact the right people. I had 5 subjects, 2 science one math, Business and English. I was granted admission but I did a levels.

http://anabin.kmk.org/no_cache/filter/schulabschluesse-mit-hochschulzugang.html#land_gewaehlt

 

[Edmann]

hello, maybe someone knows about TestAs, is it necessary for application or not? I know it gives bonus points, but really, has anyone passed this exam just for better points?
And what about contest? Does it exist? or everyone can enroll to the course?

Elizabat! Are you going to apply to the winter semester? I will apply! If you want you can write me so we can help to each other. See you!

 

[Edmann]

Hello Guys,Do anyone studying International physics in University of Leipzig here Is it possible to enrol with Just secondary school leaving without previous study in university,I got a reply from International office stating that you can not enrol if u don't have previous credits from University.

Buddy you should check if you have the requirements needed...the studienkolleg or something like that. The information is on the Universitiy website http://www.zv.uni-leipzig.de/en/study/international-study/international-applicants/bachelor-diploma-state-examination.html

 

[Edmann]

Hallo! Is there anyone that will apply for the Winter Semester of the International Physics Programme at Leipzig? I'm going to apply. Therefore, if someone is going to apply too, contact me please, I want to know future classmates (if we are accepted).

 

[PcumP_Ravenclaw]

Hey Guys and Gals,
I want to desperately join this program but I just feel that my Maths is not up to the standard. I am currently preparing for this course. I am self-studying from this book called "stewart calculus, 7ed Early Transcendentals" I am in chapter 7 (Techniques in integration) now. This book also covers differential equations, Parametric equations, polar coordinates, Infinite sequences and series, Vectors and the Geometry of space, Vector functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, Vector calculus and second order differential equations. I am planing to finish all this in the next 5 months by studying in spare time in early mornings. I can apply for this course now and go in October this year 2016 but I just feel maybe I will not be adequately prepared. I can defer to next year October 2016 (which is quite some time away). If I defer can anyone tell me how I must prepare from here. Please quote the exact book I must have covered to feel comfortable in the first two semesters? Should I study linear algebra? what book?

Thanks for your help!

Damn why is it so difficult to become a Physicist?

 

[spiros95]

Hallo! Is there anyone that will apply for the Winter Semester of the International Physics Programme at Leipzig? I'm going to apply. Therefore, if someone is going to apply too, contact me please, I want to know future classmates (if we are accepted).

Hello Edmann! I am also probably going to apply for the IPSP. I am just not one hundred percent sure yet, because i want to make sure that this study program is going to be well organised and that i am not going to regret studying physics there. I was also thinking of applying in a german-taught physics program in Germany , so that i would be sure for the quality of the program, but my english are much better than my german and from what i found out probably there are not big differencies between the study programs, so why not choose this english taught program? Do you know anything specific about IPSP? It would be great if we could keep in contact and share some infos between us, so that we help each other.

 

[George Aaron]

Hey Guilherme, you should better contact the course buddy.His email address is buddy@physik.uni-leipzig.de.
As far as I remember, following are the documents you require:
1. Your passport size photograph.
2. Previous year certificate and transcripts.
3. English language proof (Minimum B2 Level)

You have to submit the online application at uni-assist and pay a small registration fees. After that you have to take a printout of the application form and along with verified above mentioned documents, you have to send by post to uni-assist.

I hope that helps.

Hi can you tell me the specific entry requirements for BSc Physics IPSP? There is no reply from the email buddy@physik.uni-leipzig.de. I am from the Philippines. I have already undertaken University level mathematics and physics courses but did not gain a degree. I mean I was in the BSc Physics programme. I have received credits for Higher maths such as Vector Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Advanced Calculus, Fourier Analysis, Mathematical Analysis, Mathematical Physics, and Higher physics courses such as classical mechanics, electromagnetic theory, statistical mechanics and quantum mechanics. I did not get the degree since I was unable to present a thesis and did not finish one coursework. So I decided to apply to change other environment of study.
I want to apply to undergraduate IPSP at Leipzig. Thank you for your kind reply!

 

[Edmann]

Hello. Has anyone sent a motivation letter with the application documents? In the uni-asisst page says that a motivation letter is required but in the IPSP page doesn't! Help me please!

 

[rudydutch]

Hello. Has anyone sent a motivation letter with the application documents? In the uni-asisst page says that a motivation letter is required but in the IPSP page doesn't! Help me please!

He Edmann, I don't think a motivation letter is necessary. It is not stated on the university website/IPSP page. Cheers.

 

[rudydutch]

Hallo! Is there anyone that will apply for the Winter Semester of the International Physics Programme at Leipzig? I'm going to apply. Therefore, if someone is going to apply too, contact me please, I want to know future classmates (if we are accepted).

Yess, I am going to apply for the Winter16 semester as well:)

 

[George Aaron]

Hi everyone, I am thinking of applying to the IPSP BSc for Winter16 semester, however I am running out of time processing the application documents or entry requirements since the deadline in submitting these requirements will be on July 15. The English language proficiency proof/certificate takes time to secure in my country. For the Letter of Motivation, I think this is no longer necessary since the programme has no admission restriction indicated in the flyer.

 

[Edmann]

He Edmann, I don't think a motivation letter is necessary. It is not stated on the university website/IPSP page. Cheers.

Thanks bro! I have already sent my documents! Cheers man.

 

[Edmann]

Hi everyone, I am thinking of applying to the IPSP BSc for Winter16 semester, however I am running out of time processing the application documents or entry requirements since the deadline in submitting these requirements will be on July 15. The English language proficiency proof/certificate takes time to secure in my country. For the Letter of Motivation, I think this is no longer necessary since the programme has no admission restriction indicated in the flyer.

Yep buddy, the motivation letter is not necessary, due to this, I sent my documents! About you, did you take the toefl or the ielts? Talk to me via inbox.

 

[George Aaron]

Yep buddy, the motivation letter is not necessary, due to this, I sent my documents! About you, did you take the toefl or the ielts? Talk to me via inbox.

Hi Edmann, what are the documents did you send?

 

[maelsantiago]

Hello. I really need your opinions here, guys. My inquiry is simple.

I did science in high school. Then graduated Filmmaking studies in Spain. Now I'm 23 years old, and I'd like to apply to the IPSP, and I am aware of the preparation I will be needing, since I have stayed away from math and physics for a long time. I'll start math and physics personal classes before applying, then I'll probably do the introductory courses at Leipzig University. What are your recommendations so I can start the IPSP in good shape? Thank you so much.

 

[Arya Prasetya]

Hey guys,
I'm also applying for Physik IPSP, has anyone been admitted yet? I submitted mine online in the 1st of April (sent the physical documents several days later) but have yet to receive any news. Anyway, I am not sure this is true but surfing through the faculty's page, I stumble upon this link:
http://www.omb-physik.de/
It's called Online Mathematik Brückenkurs (Online Mathematics Bridging Course). Apparently it was made by DPG (German Physical Society) and KFP (Conference of Physics Department) to prepare students for Physics course. Seeing the content, it doesn't seem to be too intimidating and it seems I have studied all of them. I plan to do the course anyway (since I was studying Environmental Engineering for a year before this, not too mathematically-intensive), continue to Linear Algebra and do some daily math problems to get the habit going. The only problem you might encounter is that it is in German. I personally have studied German to B1 Level - which is enough for Studienkolleg though not German courses, but I am not willing to waste another year on that - and I must say that the course is perfectly understandable.
To add to the admission process, it has no NC (numerus clausus), so everyone who fulfills the minimum requirements are admitted. So I would suggest everyone to research hard what they're going into, because I heard this course (especially IPSP) is notorious for its dropout rate.
Other than that, Wish you all good luck and see you in Leipzig!

 

[PcumP_Ravenclaw]

Hi arya, have you logged in? Can u give us your username and psswd?

Hi maelSantiago, i am studying from this book called "Stewart's calculus" its quite elementary but quite lengthy. I am planning next year intake 2017. I want to finish this book and linear algebra before going there

 

[Arya Prasetya]

Hi Ravenclaw,

I don't necessarily think it is entirely a must to master Linear Algebra (it's good to prepare of course), as that will be the subject we will start with in the first Semester. I would say the requirement would be up to Basic Calculus and Differential Equations. I heard from the students there that they will have a speedy course on High school maths and also Calculus before going into Linear Algebra.

You can try this self-test made by the Physics' faculty and see if you are able to solve it with pen and paper:
http://www.leipzig-studieren.de/fileadmin/www.leipzig-studieren.de/PDF/STUDIENGAENGE/Physik_Lehramt/Selbsttest/Selbsttest_Physik_Universitaet_Leipzig_Stand_Juni_2014.pdf
If you're fine with that, you're good for the studies.

For the OMB-Kurs, Yes, I have logged in. You can register as well with the affiliation of DPG for non-University students.

If you insist in doing it in 2017 however, I would recommend you to study German as well and improve your academic records. Who knows, you might as well go to the top Unis like Heidelberg, LMU or Karlsruhe IT.

 

[Arya Prasetya]

Hey guys,
In case you guys are still unsure of what you are going to face, here is a university page of one of the lecturer for the Mathematics course:

http://www.math.uni-leipzig.de/~sapozhnikov/teaching.html