Program Overview
The Optics and Photonics at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) 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 Optics and Photonics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany 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
- Location: Karlsruhe, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Optics and 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
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mathematics\xa0(with minor in physics)
- Computer Science (with minor in mathematics)
- Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering\xa0(with minor in physics)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Qualification for University Entrance\xc2\xa0(e.g. Abitur, high school diploma, national test for university entrance, ...)
\xc2\xa0 - Bachelor degree or equivalent degree in the field of Science or Engineering with above average grades. The Bachelor degree has to be completed with a minimum of 180 ECTS points or within a regular period of study of at least three years\xc2\xa0
\xc2\xa0 - Profound Knowledge in Mathematics and Physics\xc2\xa0(usually a minimum 12 credits each during the Bachelor studies)
\xc2\xa0 - English Language Proficiency
For more information, please visit programme website.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2030-04-18
About Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Karlsruhe, Germany
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is both a German public research university in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, and a research center of the Helmholtz Association.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-04-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months