Overview

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About the programme

The Erasmus Mundus Master of Science in Imaging and Light in Extended Reality provides a multidisciplinary and innovative approach combining Imaging, Lighting and Information Technology. The objective is to educate students in advanced technologies, methodologies and practical applications with two goals: to improve the career prospects of graduates and to meet the needs of industry and society. Students will develop professional and social skills useful in both a European and Japanese cultural context. Graduates will have competences in: Extended reality (XR): Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality (AR, MR, VR), industrial environments with robots and complex elements, Imaging, Rendering and Lighting.

All IMLEX students will start their studies in semester 1 for fundamental courses at the University of Eastern Finland. In semester 2, students have to make a choice between two tracks:

Computational Imaging at Université Jean Monnet (France)
Lighting at KU Leuven (Belgium)

The second study year (semester 3) starts in Japan at Toyohashi University of Technology, with topics of Lighting and XR / Imaging and XR. Semester 4 is dedicated for the master's thesis in one of the partner universities or in the industry.

Career perspectives

IMLEX graduates will find broad employment opportunities in various sectors including lighting, robotics, imaging and optics.

Upon completion of the Imaging and Light in Extended Reality - Erasmus Mundus programme from KU Leuven, you will be well equipped with professional and socials skills and you will be an expert who, in addition to a solid theoretical understanding of virtual reality, also possesses strong practical skills in virtual reality applications. Your engineering profile can lead you to careers across the industry from technological expert to researcher or boardroom executive, performing a wide range of functions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Photonics and Optics Fundamentals

Design and Analysis of Algorithms

Robotics and XR

Physical Optics

Eye Tracking

English or Japanese or National Language Course

Audience

Are you interested in Eye Tracking, Photonics, Imaging, Extended Reality and Lighting? Have you obtained a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering or Photonics?
Are you ready to study in a real international environment?
And do you want to get to know both the Japanese and European cultural contexts?

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-22 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Joensuu, Finland
Saint-Alban, France
Toyohashi, Japan
Gent, Belgium

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology View 30 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in Finland

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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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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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Tuition Fee

Living costs for Joensuu

700 - 1000 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?

Country 1

Belgium
Finland
France
Japan

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