Master of Science in Photonics
Immerse yourself in world-class optics and photonics research at Friedrich Schiller University Jena.
Best for:Best for physics or engineering graduates seeking advanced specialization and hands-on research experience in optics and photonics.
Overview
The international Master of Science in Photonics programme at Friedrich Schiller University Jena, hosted by the Abbe School of Photonics, offers a comprehensive education rooted in a rich regional tradition of optical sciences. Students engage in rigorous coursework and hands-on laboratory training within a stimulating research ecosystem that includes prominent partner institutes and industrial leaders. The curriculum blends fundamental optical principles with specialized elective modules and compulsory practical internships. Graduates acquire both deep theoretical knowledge and practical research skills, preparing them for advanced careers or doctoral studies.
What you'll do
- Complete core lectures and foundational adjustment modules in classical and modern optics during the first semester
- Participate in advanced specialized elective modules covering optical devices, imaging, and new frontiers in optics
- Conduct hands-on experimental work and research projects in state-of-the-art university and partner laboratories
- Complete three mandatory professional internships at scientific partner institutions or leading optical companies
- Perform independent research and write a Master's thesis during the final semester
Requirements
Degree required: BSc, BEng, or BTech degree with significant exposure to physics fundamentals, or an equivalent qualification
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; B2 required (e.g., IELTS Academic 6.5 or Cambridge B2 First)
Instruction: English
- Strong foundational knowledge in physics, mathematics, or electrodynamic theory
- Ability to engage with advanced mathematical and physical principles of wave and ray optics
- Proficiency in conducting experimental laboratory work and data analysis
- Capacity for independent scientific thinking and problem-solving
- Applicants must hold a relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in physics, engineering, or technology
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How to apply
Deadline: 15 January
Applicants must prepare all required academic credentials and language certificates, then submit their application through the university's online applicant portal before the stated priority or rolling deadlines.
- CV
- BSc transcripts
- English language certificate
- Preliminary transcript of records if degree is incomplete
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