Program Overview
The Photonics at Friedrich Schiller University Jena 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 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
- Tuition: EUR 200 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 200 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Jena, Germany
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
- [\'Stage I, Adjustment: this stage provides students\\nwith the necessary background knowledge in optics, structure of matter\\nand in condensed matter physics.\', \'Stage II, Fundamentals: this stage provides students\\nwith a solid background in the following important topics dealing with\\noptics and photonics: laser physics, optical metrology and optical\\ndesign. It also provides hands-on experience in the optical laboratory.\', \'Stage III, Specialization: this stage allows students to acquire specialized knowledge selected from about 20 advanced courses (e.g. biophotonics, computational photonics, micro- and nanotechnology, nanooptics, digital image processing, nonlinear optics, nanomaterials, optoelectronics, quantum optics)\', "Stage IV, Practical photonics training and Master\'s degree thesis: an 8-week industrial internship is scheduled for each student after the\\nsecond semester of study. According to their specialization, students\\nperform a nine-month research project based on a current topic of\\nresearch. At the end of the program, the students carry out an advanced\\nscientific labwork in photonics and document their results in a Master\'s\\nThesis."]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants\nmust have obtained or be about to obtain a Bachelors degree or equivalent\nqualification in Physics, Natural Sciences, or Engineering. The following documents are required for the online application:
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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.) or Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) degree\ncomprising significant exposure to physics fundamentals, or an\nequivalent or higher degree in the same areas.
a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV)
a letter of motivation (500 words at maximum)
a transcript of records with marks
a proof of proficiency in English (see below)
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if applying for a scholarship, two additional letters of recommendation from professors are required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 200 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 200 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 200 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 200 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Friedrich Schiller University Jena 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 Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Jena, Germany
university located in Jena, Thuringia, Germany
University Profile- Application Deadline Sep, 2026
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
