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

[fares-masmoudi]

Hello guys, I am a Tunisian student and i will receive my secondary school diploma next week which luckily is equivalent to the abitur and allows to apply without a preparatory year. I got 84 in TOEFL and I hope I can send my documents before the deadline.
I am just worried about the difficulty of the courses. I can say that I am above average in mathematics and pretty good in physics in my school but educational systems are different... Can you guys tell me what are the most important topics I should cover this summer in maths and physics so I can have a good start.

 

[Arya Prasetya]

Hey masmoudi,
I am also applying for the course. If you can understand german start off with OMB course that I have given the link to, to get you fluent on applied mathematics. Then go to Heidelberg prep course for Math for Physics.
As for Physics, once you get the math, I shouldn't think going into the Physics would be hard. I personally just revise on my Physics school notes and read anything physics (Feynman's lectures, Neptune File, Great Physicists, etc.) really. Any University Physics studies would still go through to the fundamentals again quickly I believe, so don't worry.
Here is some links I found for you to know what you can expect.

Links:
OMB course : http://www.omb-physik.de/
Heidelberg course : http://www.thphys.uni-heidelberg.de/~hefft/vk_download/vk1e.pdf#
An exercise Sheet on Experimental Physics I 2013/14:
http://www.uni-leipzig.de/~pwm/teaching/ep1_ws1314/
A lecture note on theoretical Physics I 2012/13:
http://www.physik.uni-leipzig.de/~verch/TP1sub/Rem1-TheoPhys12.pdf
Exercise sets on Mathematics I 2015:
http://www.math.uni-leipzig.de/~sapozhnikov/12-PHY-BIPMA1-2/course.html

I heard that the theoretical physics lecturer might go into mathematical territory in which isn't covered in the Math course itself yet, and so a lot of self study is expected.

 

[fares-masmoudi]

Hey Prasetya, unfortunately I do not undersrand german, I didn't even finish A2 level, hope things will be different in germany (I probably won't have another choice but learning it).
Thank you for the links, that's what I was looking for, especially the math prep course.

 

[Bavithra]

Hi masmoudi,
I am also applying for this same course. I have heard many views abt this particular course. Some say it's manageable some say its terrible. Even I was afraid of the same mathematical part all this time.
If u have a really good solid foundation in single variable calculus then there is nothing much to worry. Start building the rest from that.
As for the OMB course it's pretty easy. Don't worry abt the german language. The moment u start worrying abt it, the problem starts appearing even horrendous. So don't think of it as an obstacle.
Even I don't know german much. Just A1.1. bt I completed the OMB.
Use Google chrome for that and get the Google translator add on. It automatically translates the page. I won't say it's 100% accurate bt u can understand something from that.
Since u sd that u have received the secondary school certificate in ur country definitely u might have some basic knowledge that is more than enough to cope up with the OMB. Try to do the exercises. It's easy to understand because most of them are mathematical notations and symbolsd u know that Symbols speak themselves :) . So all the best and go ahead. Don't think of the distance u have between u and the course. Try to bridge the gap :) . U have enough time till October to prepare urself if u think of these as just passing clouds and not dead ends :)

 

[fares-masmoudi]

Hello Bavithra,
Thank you for your response, u'r right, I shouldn't worry much. Since I chose mathematics as a special subject for the last two years, I do have a solid background, it's just I don't know what to expect in germany (it could be much more advanced) but since my secondary school diploma is equivalent to the abitur I should be okay. I just have to get to work, become familiar with the english terms since I received my education in french and fill some gaps.

 

[Bavithra]

Hi masmoudi,
Knowing a language is just a skill. Not a knowledge. Some tips for working on the math part if u feel uncomfortable...
1. Make a plan, first find out the parts that are common with ur high school syllabus and the 1st semester math. Check the theoretical physics syllabus too. List out the ones u don't know. Find a good reference book that is suitable for u. If u ask me I wd suggest calculus - early transcendentals by j.stewart. it has all the necessary portions that u might need.
2. Start working on them now itself. I accept that it's a huge book. Bt since u sd that mathematics was a major portion in ur high school studies definitely u will know properly up to integration and if possible it's applications. The first 9 chapters focus on that. U can simply go through if u wish to revise wt u studied or skip if u feel confident. That's around half of the book. So u will half only half of it left. Simple :)
Although math need lots of practice and repetition of qstns, that's not always the case. If u really understand the logic and reason behind it, u might just need to practice 5 qstns to master it while a another person who purely depends on hard work needs 10 qstns.
So completing the required portions before semester start is solely in ur hands. U have to decide whether u r a hardworker or a witty physicist. :)

 

[fares-masmoudi]

Yeah that's what I meant by filling gaps (not the language thing). The good thing is that I'm excited about this journey so I am willing to put some effort into it. Thanks

 

[JJChong]

Hi guys I've already submitted my application for the University of Leipzig IPSP program. However I just received an email from uni-assist notifying me that my application form was not among the documents that I submitted. Where do I get the application form then?

 

[fares-masmoudi]

Hi guys I've already submitted my application for the University of Leipzig IPSP program. However I just received an email from uni-assist notifying me that my application form was not among the documents that I submitted. Where do I get the application form then?

Check the Checklist pdf document at the bottom of this page
https://www.zv.uni-leipzig.de/en/study/international-study/international-applicants/bachelor-diploma-state-examination.html
I haven't completed my application yet so I can't help that much, but I think when you send your application form electronically you have to print it, signt it and send it along with the other documents.
http://www.uni-assist.de/faq+online+application.html#Do I have to apply online?

 

[JJChong]

Check the Checklist pdf document at the bottom of this page
https://www.zv.uni-leipzig.de/en/study/international-study/international-applicants/bachelor-diploma-state-examination.html
I haven't completed my application yet so I can't help that much, but I think when you send your application form electronically you have to print it, signt it and send it along with the other documents.
http://www.uni-assist.de/faq+online+application.html#Do I have to apply online?

Yes you have to apply online and thanks for the info. I have checked with uni-assist and confirmed that the hard copies of the documents have to be sent to them by post for them to process after applying online.

 

[richardfeynman]

hi guys.
I sent the application and I left out some of the documents that I wanted to send. and I want to send them now. What should I do ? Should I create a new application ? Also about the printed form, the option for that comes after you've sent the application (online) so you print that form out sign it and send it along with other documents by post right ?
Finally how and where do you pay the 75 euros ?
thanks

 

[Aswinda]

hi guys.
I sent the application and I left out some of the documents that I wanted to send. and I want to send them now. What should I do ? Should I create a new application ? Also about the printed form, the option for that comes after you've sent the application (online) so you print that form out sign it and send it along with other documents by post right ?
Finally how and where do you pay the 75 euros ?
thanks

Hey richardfenman!

You can send the missing documents to the same uni assist address. Just remember to write your Uni-assist applicant number. They will assign them to your application package. And the printed form should be signed and sent to Uni-Assist along with the other documents. You can do the payment by a bank transfer or a credit card payment. You can find the relevant information on the Uni-Assist web site.

And I just got the letter of admission to IPSP bachelor for the coming winter semester. Is there anyone who already got the letter of admission? If so I'd like to make contacts. I wish everyone good luck for their application process.

Thank you!

 

[richardfeynman]

Thanks for the help. So once we send all these documents only then will I hear from them right. not after I only submit the online application. I tried finding the the details how to make a bank transfer but could not find it. Could you please send me a link.
thanks

 

[Aswinda]

Thanks for the help. So once we send all these documents only then will I hear from them right. not after I only submit the online application. I tried finding the the details how to make a bank transfer but could not find it. Could you please send me a link.
thanks

They will send you a notification when they receive your documents. Check this link for bank account details. http://www.uni-assist.de/bank-account.html
You are mostly welcome!

 

[richardfeynman]

thanks. BTW how hard is it in your opinion to get in once applied . Are they extremely selective or do they let a lot of students in but then many leave because it gets beats many ?

 

[richardfeynman]

to the same uni assist address you mean on their website I just just upload the documents,send them the left out documents by post or send them to an uni assist email

 

[ryk schroeter]

Hey richardfenman!

You can send the missing documents to the same uni assist address. Just remember to write your Uni-assist applicant number. They will assign them to your application package. And the printed form should be signed and sent to Uni-Assist along with the other documents. You can do the payment by a bank transfer or a credit card payment. You can find the relevant information on the Uni-Assist web site.

And I just got the letter of admission to IPSP bachelor for the coming winter semester. Is there anyone who already got the letter of admission? If so I'd like to make contacts. I wish everyone good luck for their application process.

Thank you!

Hey Aswinda i just got accepted too. Did you already look at the schedule for next semester?

 

[Alan Sammarone]

Hi Everyone!

I have some questions for you guys. I am aplying for the Wintersemeters 2016/17. So hopefully we will meet there! : )
I sent my documents and applications online already, they arrived at Uniassist on July 14. I'm worried about the format of the translated certificates. They were comprised of several pages, but neither the originals nor the authenticated photocopies provide any proof that they belong to the same document. The pages are just stapled together. This is just the way certified photocopies are done here. How did you guys send yours?

Also, how long did it take for Uniassist to forward your documents to University, from the time they reached Uniassist? And how long did it take for the final answer from university after the documents were forwarded?

Cheers! : )

 

[fares-masmoudi]

Hi Everyone!

I have some questions for you guys. I am aplying for the Wintersemeters 2016/17. So hopefully we will meet there! : )
I sent my documents and applications online already, they arrived at Uniassist on July 14. I'm worried about the format of the translated certificates. They were comprised of several pages, but neither the originals nor the authenticated photocopies provide any proof that they belong to the same document. The pages are just stapled together. This is just the way certified photocopies are done here. How did you guys send yours?

Also, how long did it take for Uniassist to forward your documents to University, from the time they reached Uniassist? And how long did it take for the final answer from university after the documents were forwarded?

Cheers! : )

Hello Alan, my documents arrived on July 14 too, so we're on the same boat.
According to uni-assist news, now it takes approximately 4 weeks until they forward your documents to the university, and another 1-2 week(s) for the final answer.
I guess, as long as you translated your documents at a sworn translator, you're fine. Good luck with your application !

 

[Galvinator]

Hi I am Galvin, a Singaporean who is interested to apply to the IPSP and begin my studies in 2018.

I am concerned over the quality of education that the program offers. I do hope that 3 years of undergraduate studies can provide me a firm foundation and better prepare me for physics research.

May I seek out to those who are studying under this program/ have completed this to share their opinions and experiences with me?

Yours sincerely,
Galvin

 

[Alan Sammarone]

Hello Alan, my documents arrived on July 14 too, so we're on the same boat.
According to uni-assist news, now it takes approximately 4 weeks until they forward your documents to the university, and another 1-2 week(s) for the final answer.
I guess, as long as you translated your documents at a sworn translator, you're fine. Good luck with your application !

Hi fares-masmoudi,

Thanks! My application has been forwarded to the University! Now I'm just waiting for the final answer.
Good luck for you guys too! Hopefully we will meet soon : )

 

[fares-masmoudi]

Hi fares-masmoudi,

Thanks! My application has been forwarded to the University! Now I'm just waiting for the final answer.
Good luck for you guys too! Hopefully we will meet soon : )

Haha , same for me!

 

[Antony Osama]

I am a senior right now and I am going to graduate from high school in July 2017, so could I apply for the 2017 winter semester or it will be too late to submit the high school diploma?

 

[fares-masmoudi]

I am a senior right now and I am going to graduate from high school in July 2017, so could I apply for the 2017 winter semester or it will be too late to submit the high school diploma?

No, it's not too late, I got mine July 12 (I am a little bit late but there's hope), you have to prepare your documents and send them as soon as possible. If you need a visa it is better to send your documents before July 15

 

[Alan Sammarone]

I got the letter of admission! : )
If anyone wants to get in touch, just let me know. I'll be arriving in Leipzig probably on September 27, but I'll be in Germany since the 24th.

 

[Alice Lipski]

Hello, I'm Alice and I want to apply to the next summer (I've studied physics for more than 1 year in an university) or winter semester. Can anybody who has already been accepted help me with the application procedures?

 

[fares-masmoudi]

Hello, I'm Alice and I want to apply to the next summer (I've studied physics for more than 1 year in an university) or winter semester. Can anybody who has already been accepted help me with the application procedures?

Hey Alice, at the bottom of this page you'll find some information about the application procedure for IPSP.
http://www.zv.uni-leipzig.de/en/study/international-study/international-applicants/bachelor-diploma-state-examination.html
You need to apply through uni-assist. Please try to apply as early as possible if you have a visa to apply for. Feel free to ask any questions! best of luck

 

[patricio ramos]

Hey guys, I want to apply in Summer 2017. I am currently doing the first year of college that is required to apply (for my country at least). My current courses are Physics 1, Calculus 1, French, Biology, Chemistry, and some ´´fill´´ class (that is what we call them here) called Verbal Analysis. I am wondering if they will accept those credits, plus the ones I will have the second semester.

Also I would like to know how much math and physics I will need prior to starting, as I think the level at this college is a bit low.

Thanks!

 

[Raymond Christian]

I got the letter of admission! : )
If anyone wants to get in touch, just let me know. I'll be arriving in Leipzig probably on September 27, but I'll be in Germany since the 24th.

Hi I am from the United States and i have a few questions
What are the documents needed to send to the University?
Do the documents need the apostle stamp?
Do i submit the photocopies to uniassist while sending the originals to Germany?
What document do I need to sign and then send? Do i have to send that document through uniassist or post?

Perhaps you could just explain the whole process and that would be easier. Thanks in advance!

 

[patricio ramos]

Hi I am from the United States and i have a few questions
What are the documents needed to send to the University?
Do the documents need the apostle stamp?
Do i submit the photocopies to uniassist while sending the originals to Germany?
What document do I need to sign and then send? Do i have to send that document through uniassist or post?

Perhaps you could just explain the whole process and that would be easier. Thanks in advance!

http://www.zv.uni-leipzig.de/en/study/international-study/international-applicants/bachelor-diploma-state-examination.html