A collage of the M.Sc. Photonics Class of 2020

Master's degree programs

Explore our master's degree programs, scopes, course schedules, application process and scholarship offerings. Enrolled ASP students will find important information for each semester.

A collage of the M.Sc. Photonics Class of 2020

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Choose your Master!

The Abbe School of Photonics provides and coordinates graduate studies in optics and photonics within several Master's degree programs. Rooted at the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy, we offer programs in Photonics, Quantum Science & Technology and Physics. Completing any of these programs seamlessly opens the possibility to continue your studies with our prestigious doctoral (PhD) program. Moreover, the Faculty of Medicine offers the M. Sc. Medical Photonics at the interface between medicine and optics/photonics.

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M.Sc. Photonics The Master of Science in Photonics is an all-English, two-year master's degree course in the field of optics and photonics.
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M.Sc. Quantum Science & Technology The Master of Science in Quantum Science & Technology is an all-English, two-year Master's degree course established in 2024.
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M.Sc. Photonics (EMIMEP program) A number of scholarships via the European EMIMEP program offer an alternative route into our M.Sc. Photonics program.
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M.Sc. Physics (with focus on photonics) The Master of Science in Physics is based on the long-standing physics teaching tradition of the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena.
Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)
M.Sc. Medical Photonics The Master of Science in Medical Photonics is another study course at the interface between medicine and optics/photonics.
Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) When considering studying in Jena, please have a detailed look at the (most) frequently asked questions of previous and your fellow students – and our answers to them.

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Exclusive Opportunities for ASP Master students

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How we Support your Study Success

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Individualized Training and Transferable Skills

Workshop during the Innovation in Photonics Course in the Lichtwerkstatt Makerspace 2022
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All students of the Abbe School of Photonics receive dedicated personal and organizational support, such as personal mentoring, study-specific tutoring, language training, internship and job advice, and guidance on local accommodation provided by our specialized ASP team. We offer a comprehensive welcome and support program for incoming students. Furthermore, each enrolled student is eligible to participate in the following extra modules, completely free of charge:

German language course for at least one semester
Workshops on job and internship applications in Europe and Germany
Workshops on intercultural competences and business administration
Workshops on good scientific practice
Professional support to create individual application documents for a successful career start after graduation

Further Student Services

Doctoral students relaxing outdoors in Jena.
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The International Office of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena assists all international students with regard to individual tutors, access to our academic Language Center, international mobilities and further student services. More information is available in our FAQ section. Accommodation in student residences is provided by Student Services ("Studierendenwerk")External link. Of course, private apartments are also available on the local market. Senior student tutors assist incoming students in a peer-to-peer manner, e.g. meeting them upon arrival, showing them their rooms, introducing them to the university and its facilities, showing them around the city of Jena and its student life, and helping them with the initial paperwork. Student groups and associations offer a wide variety of joint activities and events, tandem language courses, concerts, festivals, excursions, etc. - making sure, in short, that our new students feel welcome and integrated.