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MSc Optoelectronics and Photonics at Paderborn University

Paderborn University, Germany

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary master's programme giving students a profound knowledge base and skillset in optoelectronics and photonics, with about equal parts of advanced courses from physics and electrical engineering. Taught in English.

Faculty: Natural sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Paderborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Lecture courses, practical laboratory courses and an extended master's thesis project; core lectures are followed by specialist options in physics and electrical engineering.

Career pathways

The programme is more practical than a purely scientific master's while retaining academic rigour, and prepares graduates well for industry and research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in Physics or Engineering Physics (or an equivalent natural science or engineering degree with physical and mathematical fundamentals and a quantum theory course); the examination board decides. English at CEFR level B2 (accepted proof includes an English-language degree or tests such as TOEFL). Admission-free: no numerus clausus, so all applicants meeting the enrolment requirements are admitted.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-paderborn.de/zv/3-3/formalitaeten

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