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Overview
Bridging physics, engineering and photonics. The Master of Science in Photonics Engineering programme is a 2-year, English-taught, inter-university master programme organised jointly by VUB and Ghent University (UGent).*
The programme offers a fully residential on-campus track and a semi-online track. In the residential on-campus track, you'll spend both master year 1 and master year 2 on campus. In master year 1, you'll receive core photonics courses in semester 1 & 2 at VUB or UGent, supplemented by a number of advanced photonics electives. In master year 2, you can design your own programme by combining:
- Advanced photonics courses at VUB, UGent or partner universities,
- Multidisciplinary modules at VUB, UGent or partner universities,
- Strong international components for the master dissertation or research exchange,
- Opportunities for (international) internships at research institutes or industry.
In your second year, you have the option to continue your studies at VUB or UGent or go for an Erasmus exchange programme at one of our partner institutions for a semester or a full year, or to take courses and/or write your master's thesis. VUB and UGent work closely with top partner universities worldwide. This allows you to design your personal exchange programme aligned with your focus and interests.
In the online track, master year 1 takes place fully online. For master year 2, you'll have to attend courses at VUB or UGent.
Accreditation
All degree programmes offered by VUB are accredited by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO), ensuring that they meet the highest predefined quality standards. Alongside this official quality control system, VUB has an internal Quality Control Commission in charge of permanently monitoring the quality of education.
Programme Structure
Courses Include:
- Business Management and Entrepreneurship
- Lasers
- Optical Materials
- Photonics
- Mathematics in Photonics
- Laboratories in Photonics Research
- Business Aspects of Micro-electronics and Photonics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , EEA/EU
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Materials Science & Engineering Electrical Engineering Physics View 18 other Masters in Electrical Engineering in BelgiumAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
1. for international students
- preferred background: bachelor or master degree in (Applied) Physics/Photonics/Optics/Electrical Engineering/Materials Science or related
- bachelor or master degree in another scientific field will also be considered based on pre-knowledge
ALL international applicants must submit their initial application through the MSPE pre-admission platform. Each applicant who meets the academic threshold will be invited for a technical interview.
2. for Belgian degree holders
- bachelor or master degree in Electrical or (Applied) Physics Engineering/Materials Science have direct access
- bachelor or master degree in Architecture, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry and Biotechnology, industrial Science - Electronics/ICT, Engineering Science or KMS Polytechnical Department can apply for the preparatory programme of 30 ECTS
Belgian degree holders can apply directly via the central admissions platform.
Tuition Fee
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International
980 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 980 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
980 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 980 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Brussels
885 - 1305 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
- VUB Scholarships for Master of Science in Photonics Engineering
- VUB B-PHOT Excellence Scholarships
More information on https://www.vub.be/en/scholarships#master-of-science-in-photonics-engineering
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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