Overview

Studying at Karlsruhe School of Optics & Photonics (KSOP) stands for excellent education and combines academic instruction with soft skills. The intercultural campus of KSOP fosters the exchange of different nations and cultures.

Thanks to our partner industry program, we are aware of the requirements on graduates. Therefore, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) offers a M.Sc. Program in Optics and Photonics including laboratory courses, research projects, industry internships and German courses that is tailored to your individual needs. This prepares KSOP graduates for future careers in either industry or academia.

The Industry Network

KSOP prepares students and doctoral researchers for the labor market of the German and worldwide Optics & Photonics industry. The close cooperation to industry partners is of high value for industry on the one hand and KSOP students and doctoral researchers on the other hand. By gaining experiences in wellknown international companies via internships or Master’s thesis projects, students get in contact with potential future employers and prepare for their professional careers.

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Programme Structure

Specializations

Photonic Materials & Devices

Quantum Optics & Spectroscopy

Biomedical Photonics

Optical Systems

Solar Energy

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International

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We have a rolling admission process. Applications can be sent from December to September. If visa is required make sure to submit the application by June 15.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Karlsruhe, Germany

Disciplines

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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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88

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General requirements

High school diploma/school leaving certificate

Bachelor Degree Certificate (If the Bachelor degree is not yet available at the closing date for applications but will be completed before the registration, candidates can apply with a preliminary transcript of records; the official translation may be in English or in German.)

Curriculum Vitae

Letter of motivation in English

Recommendation letter(s) or commendatory letter(s) (At least one recommendation letter from a professor of your current university is needed. Two letters are highly recommended. Please forward this form for recommendation letters to the referees. The commendatory letters must be uploaded in the portal.)

English language proficiency - English language proficiencies are mandatory for studying the KSOP Master´s program in "Optics & Photonics" and must be handed in during enrollment

Proof of extracurricular involvement (May be in English or in German)

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

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International

3000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1500 EUR per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 24 months.

All students have to pay a fee of approx. 153.69 EUR (administrative contribution)

Living costs for Karlsruhe

780 - 1140 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

We offer a variety of scholarship opportunities! For more information, please visit our website: https://www.ksop.kit.edu/scholarships.php

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

The Industry Network

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

EU/EEA

Living costs for Karlsruhe

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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