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MSc Photonic Engineering at University of Stuttgart

University of Stuttgart, Germany

Programme overview

We live in the age of the photon: Optical technologies play a key role in almost all areas of life today: Modern communication methods, consumer electronics, automotive engineering, and medical technology products are no longer conceivable without the use of photonic components and methods. Specialists in the field of photonics - the “science of light” - are therefore indispensable for the development of modern products for the markets of today and the day after tomorrow. As cross-disciplinary scientists, photonics engineers have the necessary knowledge of the physical nature of light, but also practical knowledge of optical components and their possible applications.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, German-taught  |  Intake: Winter or summer semester  |  Location: Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Research and training in the field of photonics is therefore highly interdisciplinary. The interdisciplinary master’s degree programme "Photonic Engineering" was established at the Stuttgart Research Center of Photonic Engineering (SCoPE) .

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Entry requirements

Photonics is the science of generating, modulating, transmitting, and measuring light. The master's degree programme in Photonic Engineering combines the basic scientific knowledge gained from physics with the application-oriented methods of engineering in photonics to develop new, future-oriented technologies. An adaptation module at the beginning of the study programme provides a solid knowledge basis in the physical and technical fundamentals of optics. It facilitates entry to the programme for holders of Bachelor’s degrees in physics and engineering sciences (such as electrical or mechanical engineering) and other related subjects. Application period for the winter semester: May 15 – July 15 summer semester: December 1 – January 15 How is the programme structured?

Intake: Winter or summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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