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    Optics and Photonics M.Sc

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    Karlsruhe, DEMScIn-person4 years
    €3,000.00
    Tuition
    over 48mo
    120
    Credits

    Optics and Photonics M.Sc at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is a 120-credit, 4-year, in-person MSc program based in Karlsruhe, DE. Tuition is €3,000.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary program covering engineering and scientific fundamentals of optical technologies with specializations in photonic materials and devices, quantum optics and spectroscopy, biomedical photonics, optical systems, or solar energy. Includes compulsory subjects, elective specializations, lab courses, internship, and master's thesis.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 15, 2026
    Winter 2026/27
    Jun 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT with minimum 90 points
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 (no section below 5.5)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)

    €9,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Optics and Photonics M.Sc at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Optics and Photonics M.Sc at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is €3,000 across 120 required credits.
    Is Optics and Photonics M.Sc at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology online or in-person?
    Optics and Photonics M.Sc at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is offered in-person.
    How long does Optics and Photonics M.Sc at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology take to complete?
    Optics and Photonics M.Sc at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is structured around 4 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for Optics and Photonics M.Sc at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology?
    Per the program's published guidance: Above average grades
    What work-permit options follow Optics and Photonics M.Sc at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology?
    Post-completion work rights for Optics and Photonics M.Sc at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology: 18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)