Overview

Strictly, the term “Photonics” stands for the science of photon. The classical meaning refers to fiber-optic communication originated in the 1980s. Today the term incorporates many novel disciplines. In the essence, it is related to four application areas, where “Photonics” is used to connote applied research and development. These are:

Optical information and communication

Industrial manufacturing

Illumination and displays

Biophotonics in the domain of Life Science

Specifically “Photonics” not only denotes the particle properties of light, the term incorporates all practical applications of optics, and the potential to create, transport and process optical signals. Photonic techniques are used in various fields. The combination of medical problems and photonic technologies proved to exhibit a high economical potential

Career

Graduates of the Photonics Master course are particularly well educated for a leading position in research and development, where good theoretical knowledge of physics and optics are combined with practical experience:

Development and application of lasers and laser systems

Development of fibre-optic components and systems

Design and development of optical instruments

Novel techniques for illumination and displays

Design and application of medical systems for diagnosis and therapy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Laser and Non-Linear Optics

Physical Optics

Optical Systems

Advanced Optical Communications Technology

Optical Design Strategies

Illumination

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aalen, Germany

Disciplines

Physics Mathematics General Engineering & Technology View 91 other Masters in Physics 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

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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65

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

a high quality Bachelor or Diploma degree in Physics or Engineering, e.g. in Electronics, Optoelectronics, Mechatronics or Optometry

profound English (B2)

fundamental German (A1)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

This is not a tuition fee. The current semester fee is €132.

Living costs

Aalen

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

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