Overview

The most important research centres focusing on photonics in the area of Barcelona (three universities and one research centre) participate in this programme and offer a broad training in this field. Photonics, the science and technology of light, is one of the disciplines that will play a crucial role in the technology of the 21st century. The objective of this master's degree is to provide students with a broad and solid background in the different areas of photonics, as well as the tools needed to become future researchers and professionals in this field.The official master's degree in Photonics is highly international in character. It is offered 100% in English and classes are made up of individuals from many different countries.It also collaborates closely with the "European Erasmus Mundus Master Europhotonics" programme.

Career options

This Photonics Master's degree at Autonomous University of Barcelona will prepare you to become a valuable and recognised professional with the ability to develop your skills in R&D departments belonging to the optical, laser, communications or optoelectronics sector, or research institutes.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Beam propagation and Fourier optics

Photonics laboratory

Quantum Optics

Materials and Nanophotonics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Physics Mathematics Natural Sciences View 4 other Masters in Natural Sciences in Spain

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the master’s degree in Photonics is evaluated in view of applicants’ academic records (their academic performance as well as the appropriateness of their qualification).

The following aspects will also be considered:

A letter of recommendation from a person with a scientific or academic background in the field of optics/photonics or a related discipline, who has interacted with the student.
Professional experience in the field of optics/photonics or a related discipline.
Proof of scientific activity in the field of optics/photonics, such as collaboration with established research groups, scientific publications and presentations at conferences.
A personal interview with the admissions committee (if necessary).

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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

6331 EUR / year

≈ 6331 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1660 EUR / year

≈ 1660 EUR / year

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / month

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

Funding

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