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Munster University of Applied Sciences

Steinfurt

Photonics

Subjects: Photonics;Physics

M.Sc. | Master of Science

⏳  Duration
4 Semesters
🔠 Teaching Language
English
💶  Application Fee non-EU
No information

💶  Cost per Semester ? Separate from the tuition fees, the cost per semester refers to another fee students pay each semester, covering registration fees, administrative costs, and often a public transport ticket.
313 EUR

💶  Tuition Fees per Semester
No Tuition Fee
⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
No information

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
31.05.

Course description

Many scientists believe the 21st century will be defined by advancements in photonics. This field encompasses all optical technologies, including classic optics, laser technology, and non-linear optics. These technologies are the backbone of a rapidly expanding industry. Consider optical data transmission through fibers, high-powered lasers for cutting, welding, and drilling materials, LED lighting, and photovoltaics. These are just a few examples of how photonics is revolutionizing industrial and commercial applications. Our degree program is meticulously crafted to align with the demands of industrial research and development. It covers essential study subjects such as optical data transmission, laser technology, and LED lighting, ensuring you are well-prepared for a career in this dynamic field.

Program Information

Study Location Steinfurt
Start Semester Winter
Study Form Full-time
Study Type Postgraduate
Teaching Language English
Dual No
Remote No
Application Fee non-EU No information
Study Length 4 Semesters
Tuition Fees per Semester No Tuition Fee
Cost per Semester 313 EUR
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⏱️ Application Start Summer
No information

⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
No information
⏱️ Application Start Winter
01.02.

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
31.05.

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

CEFR No information
IELTS No information
Cambridge (CAE) No information
TOEFL IBT No information

English language skills at B2 level according to the European Reference Framework are required. For applicants who have acquired the relevant bachelor degree at the FH Münster University of Applied Sciences or another English-language university degree program or who can give evidence of English as their mother-tongue, proof shall be deemed to have been provided. All other cases will be determined by the examination board on request of the applicant.

Qualification Requirements

The prerequisite for taking up or continuing studies in the Master´s degree programme in Photonics at FH Münster University of Applied Sciences is a relevant first university degree qualifying for a profession in the field of engineering or natural sciences with an overall grade of at least "good" (2.5) As an exception, proof of the relevant first qualified university degree can also be provided by means of a personal expert interview. The necessary determinations are made by the examination committee upon the presentation of suitable records. Graduates of a non-relevant first engineering or natural science degree programme with an overall grade of at least "good" (2.5) may be admitted with the proviso that they provide proof of the missing prior knowledge within one year of commencing their studies.

Application Process

Acceptance Interview Yes
Acceptance local admission restrictions Not restricted
Application directly at the University
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