Overview

The Optics and Photonics program of University of Central Florida is interdisciplinary and combines optical science and engineering.

The College of Optics and Photonics offers an interdisciplinary graduate program in optical science and engineering leading to a Master of Science in Optics and Photonics. The college has grown rapidly and now has 55 faculty members and faculty with joint appointments, 41 research scientists and 148 graduate students with research activities covering all aspects of optics, photonics, and lasers. Research expenditures are over $10 million annually, with over 20 percent of the funding coming from industrial partners, illustrating the effectiveness of the commitment to partnerships that is a foundational value of the COP.

Research activities cover all aspects of optics, photonics, and lasers, and the Center for Research and Education in Optics and Lasers (CREOL), the Florida Photonics Center of Excellence (FPCE), and the Townes Laser Institute (TLI) are integral parts of the College. Current research areas include: linear and nonlinear guided-wave optics and devices, high speed photonic telecommunications, fiber optic fabrication, fiber optic communications, solid state laser development, nonlinear optics, laser-induced damage, quantum-well optoelectronics, quantum optics, photonic information processing, infrared systems, optical diagnostics, optical system design, image analysis, virtual reality, medical imaging, diffractive optics, optical crystal growth and characterization, high intensity lasers, X-ray optics, EUV sources, optical glasses, laser materials processing, free-electron lasers, and light matter interaction.

Tracks

The Optics Track in the Master of Science in Optics and Photonics program is intended for students with a bachelor’s degree in optics, electrical engineering, physics, or closely related fields. The program is interdisciplinary and combines optical science and engineering.

The Photonics Track in the Optics and Photonics MS program is intended for students with a bachelor’s degree in optics, electrical engineering, physics, or closely related fields. The program is interdisciplinary and combines optical science and engineering.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interference and Diffraction

Optical Wave Propagation

Laser Engineering

Geometrical Optics

Integrated Photonics

Optical Systems Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-05-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-04-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 1886 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended.

A bachelor’s degree in Optics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or closely related fields.

A GRE score taken is not required for admission to the Optics and Photonics MS program.

Goal Statement: Please choose the Personal Statement option. Your Personal statement should describe your career goals. Please include why you want to come to CREOL and how the MS will help you achieve your ultimate career goals.

Three letters of recommendation.

Résumé.

Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a credential evaluation showing an equivalent bachelor’s degree in the U.S. A course-by-course evaluation must be provided, with a GPA calculation.

Tuition Fee

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International

35820 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1194 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

35820 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1194 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

11070 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 369 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Orlando

1111 - 1939 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Optics and Photonics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Merit-based

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