Overview

Key features

The educational concept is designed to qualify students for accelerated careers at world leading academic institutions and in high-technology industries.

Optics and Photonics students benefit from collaborations with the optics industry. Partnerships with global corporations as well as with small and medium-sized enterprises facilitate their first career steps for those who are heading towards the industry.

Additionally, Max Planck School of Photonics provides its students with additional career training, networking events, free language courses and state of the art labs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Photonic Materials and Devices
Quantum Optics and Spectroscopy
Biomedical Photonics
Optical Systems
Solar Energy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Erlangen, Germany

Disciplines

Optometry View 3 other Masters in Optometry 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

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

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor degree or equivalent degree in the field of Science or Engineering with above average grades.
Profound Knowledge in Mathematics and Physics (usually a minimum 12 credits each during the Bachelor studies)
English Language Proficiency

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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

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

306 EUR / year

≈ 306 EUR / year

Additional Details

EU Students approx. 153.69 EUR (administrative contribution)
Non-EU Students approx. 1,500 EUR (tuition fees) + 153.69 EUR (administrative contribution)

Living costs

Erlangen

Germany

730 - 1100 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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