Applied Physics - Mastertrack Optics and Photonics Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)

Overview

At the Applied Physics - Mastertrack Optics and Photonics MSc programme from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) you will gain hands-on experience in experimental techniques and device design, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and expert research groups.

Eindhoven is a world leader in integrated photonics, particularly in photonic integrated circuits (PICs), which play a key role in telecom, sensing and semiconductor technologies. 

Through the optional MasterPlus Optics & Photonics Program (MPOP), you benefit from additional training courses, industrial lectures, networking with industry leaders and a guaranteed, paid internship within the Dutch photonics ecosystem. 

You are part of the Brainport region, home to global companies like ASML, NXP and Signify. This close connection to industry offers strong career prospects and excellent opportunities after graduation.

After graduation

• The master’s in Applied Physics prepares you for a diverse and flexible career path, offering broad opportunities in the job market. There is a continuous demand from both industry and research institutions for experts who can work at the interface of physics, chemistry, and biology. 

• Graduates often find positions in R&D departments of companies such as Philips, ASML, DSM, and Canon or at research institutes like TNO. Alternatively, you might pursue a role that draws on your organizational and leadership skills. 

• Nearly half of our graduates choose to advance their academic careers through a PhD track, actively contributing to groundbreaking innovations and pushing the boundaries of science.