Johannes Kretzschmar offering a digital photonics workshop.
Digital teaching is a vital part of our education concept.
Johannes Kretzschmar offering a digital photonics workshop.
Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)

Abbe School of Photonics

Who we are

Holographic setup in the main physics lecture hall

Picture: MPSP.

The Abbe School of Photonics (ASP) offers internationalized education programs with multidisciplinary coverage in the field of optics, photonics and quantum technology. Topics range from current scientific aspects to engineering with product applications possible in major economic sectors, such as information and communication technology, medicine and health, manufacturing, and energy consumption. Enrolled students are trained for positions in the technical industry or in the world of scientific research in higher academia. Our school is part of the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena. Students enrolled in our Master of Science in Photonics or Master of Science in Quantum Science & Technology programs are offered a distinguished education track culminating in a structured doctoral program (equivalent to Ph.D. level). Attractive scholarships are available for high-performance applicants. Likewise, students who are enrolled in a Master of Science in Physics can specialize in optics and photonics by choosing from among all elective modules offered by ASP.

What we do

Front facet of the ACP research building.

Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)

The Master's degree and doctoral programs are based on the profound experience in optics education which distinguishes the Friedrich Schiller University Jena. The university has established optics and photonics as one of its key profile fields in education and research. ASP's education programs are embedded in the modern research environment of the Abbe Center of Photonics (ACP). This interfaculty center of the FSU Jena maintains strong bonds with local research institutions, such as the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision EngineeringExternal link, the Leibniz Institute of Photonic TechnologyExternal link, and the Helmholtz Institute JenaExternal link, as well as with several prominent industrial partners.

Upcoming events at ASP and partners

  1. Coffee cup in front of the International Centre
    Image: Britta Salheiser (Universität Jena)
    WelcomeCafé at the International Centre
    • Seminar

    Informations about study start for international students

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  2. Four student form two piggy-back teams
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
    Commitment Scholarship: apply now!
    • Workshop

    Are you an international student? Are you engaged in social commitment inside the University? Please apply for the Commitment Scholarship of the DAAD!

    • presence
    • barrier-free
  3. Students on campus
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
    WelcomeCafé: Eat & Meet
    11 s.t. ·
    • Seminar

    Meet and eat with us in the Abbe canteen

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  4. Erasmus Student Network Jena logo
    Graphic: ESN Jena
    ESN: City Tour & BBQ
    11 s.t. ·
    • Seminar

    Erasmus Student Network: City Tour & BBQ

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  5. Coffee cup in front of the International Centre
    Image: Britta Salheiser (Universität Jena)
    WelcomeCafé: Residence permit / Visa
    15:30 ·
    • Seminar

    Information event for international students

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
  6. Logo Together in Jena
    Graphic: Together in Jena
    Together in Jena: Visiting Wild Garlic Fields
    11:00 ·
    • Excursion

    Go for a small walk and collect wild garlic.

    • presence
    • public
    • barrier-free
    • Subject to registration
All events

Seven good reasons for Jena

  • Campus by night
    Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)
    Jena is a student cityExternal link

    20 % of Jena's citizens are students. They value the city’s modern infrastructure, its diverse student culture, parks and recreation areas, theaters, cinemas, shops, cafés, and restaurants!

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