- Degree
- Master of Science in Applied Photonics
- Course location
- Aalen
- Teaching language
- • English
- Languages
- All courses are taught in English.
- Full-time / part-time
- • full-time
• part-time (study alongside work)
- Programme duration
- 3 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter and summer semester
- Additional information on beginning, duration and mode of study
- The regular mode of study is full-time, however it is possible to opt for part-time studies.
- Application deadline
- • 15 September for the summer semester
• 15 March for the winter semester
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- 1,500 EUR
- Additional information on tuition fees
- EU students do not pay tuition fees.
1,500 EUR per semester for non-EU students
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Description/content
- Photonics, also known as optical technology, deals with the technologies for generating, using, shaping or transmitting light. This diverse and interdisciplinary industry is considered a key technology and innovation driver of the 21st century. Optical processes, image and data transmission, optical information and communication technology, laser technology and much more are components of the study programme.
Strictly, the term “Photonics” stands for the science of photons. Today the term incorporates many novel disciplines. In essence, it is related to four application areas, where “Photonics” is used to combine applied research and development. These are:
• laser and light material interaction,
• industrial manufacturing,
• illumination and displays,
• biophotonics in the domain of Life Science.
Specifically, “Photonics” not only denotes the particle properties of light, the term incorporates all practical applications of optics, and the potential to create, transport and process optical signals. Photonic techniques are used in various fields, e.g. the combination of medical problems and photonic technologies exhibit a high economical potential.
This course is for students who want to achieve special knowledge of innovative technologies in photonics. Additionally, this course addresses professionals with a Bachelor‘s degree who seek a higher occupational qualification by completing a Master’s degree. These people study while continuing in their jobs.
The course prepares students with ambitions for a PhD position afterwards. Thereby students can be accepted into the photonic research centre (Center for Optical Technologies) of Aalen University as well. As a graduate with a Master of Science in Applied Photonics from Aalen University, you will be well educated for a leading position in research and development in the industry as well as for a scientific career.