Overview

The Master of Science in Photon Science and Technology from Max Planck School of Photonics ranges from fundamental scientific subjects to application-oriented photonics engineering aspects.

Key facts

The program is designed to incorporate students of different backgrounds and nationalities and aims to provide them with a solid knowledge of optics and photonics, both for scientific research and for its technological applications in industry.
All lectures, courses and modules are taught completely in English. Beside the university courses, study phase candidates also participate in courses aimed at the development and advancement of scientific and social skills via e-learning or workshops, such as practical laboratory skills training or scientific writing seminars. Graduating the Master of Science program is the most direct way to enter the prestigious doctoral (PhD) program afterwards

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Laser physics and optical technology
Structure of matter
Advanced theoretical physics
Quantum and nano optics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

More details

Starting in October (each year)
Application Deadline: 1st December

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jena, Germany
Erlangen, Germany
Karlsruhe, Germany

Disciplines

Physics Nanoscience and Nanotechnology View 15 other Masters in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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85

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree in physics or a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., electrical engineering, depending on individual curriculum). The bachelor’s program should include sufficient content in experimental physics (electrodynamics/optics) and linear algebra/calculus.
There is no specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this program.
A comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) of one or two pages in length
At least two reference letters on the basis of the template which is provided on the homepage of the master’s degree
A letter of motivation (500 words maximum and to be typed)
A copy of your passport
Your high school (secondary school) leaving certificate with marks
A transcript of records with marks
Proof of your English proficiency

English requirements:

GER: B2
TOEFL: 85
IELTS: 6.5

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1500 EUR / year

≈ 1500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Students from EU do not have to pay any tuition fees, a semester contribution must be paid in order to matriculate. The semester contribution is approximately 220 Euro.

Living costs

Jena

Germany

730 - 1100 EUR / month

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