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MSc Optics and Photonics at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary master that, besides deepening engineering and natural-science foundations, covers the main application fields of optical technologies. Part of the Karlsruhe School of Optics and Photonics (KSOP).

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS credits  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: winter semester  |  Location: Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor in Optics and Photonics, physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biology, mathematics, mechatronics or informatics (three years, min. 180 ECTS). Deadlines 15 September and 15 June per the page. No Numerus clausus (open admission). Language: English at CEFR B2 (TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.5 with no section below 5.5, or other accepted tests), proof by the end of the enrolment period. Application deadline: 15 September; non-EU applicants: 15 June.

Intake: winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS credits

Apply through the official page: https://www.sle.kit.edu/vorstudium/bewerbung.php

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