Program Overview
The Photonics at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Photonics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Photonics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Electromagnetism and Optics (Modern Physics and Optics, Waves and Antennae, Electrodynamics)
- Materials and Devices (Electro-optic Devices, Functional Materials and Nanotechnology, Advanced Condensed Matter)
- Computational Methods (Numerical Mathematics, Computational Physics).
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The Graduate Program for Photonics is only open at the Master level for students who are already admitted to either of the two underlying Master Programs EE or AP. Selection criteria for admission to the Photonics Program will be based on previous education qualifications and ambition to follow a subsequent PhD program. A personal interview will be part of the selection procedure.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-10-17
- Start Date 2018-02-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months