Applied Photonicsfull time

Degree
Master of Science
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
3 semesters
Location
Aalen
Deadlines
July 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
July 2026 (EU)
July 2026 (Non-EU)

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

Photonics

Focus

Optics, Photonics, Laser, Laser Technology, Fibre optic technology, Sensor Engineering, Image Processing, Life Science

Target group

The Master's course is aimed at graduates in physics, electronics, optics, optoelectronics or a related subject.

Admission modus

Local admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Degree with at least 210 ECTS credits. Bachelor graduates with 180 ECTS credits can make up the missing 30 ECTS credits during the Master's programme. Please refer to the respective Articles of Admission for full details of admission requirements.

Lecture period

  • 01.09.2025 - 28.02.2026
  • 01.03.2026 - 31.08.2026

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2025/2026)

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.05.2026 - 15.07.2026 (Universitywide deadline)

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.05.2026 - 15.07.2026 (Universitywide deadline)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.05.2026 - 15.07.2026 (Universitywide deadline)

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Until 15.07.2026 (Universitywide deadline)

    as per letter of acceptance

Summer semester (2026)

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    15.05.2026 - 15.07.2026 (Universitywide deadline)

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    15.05.2026 - 15.07.2026 (Universitywide deadline)

Languages of instruction

Main language

English

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