Aalen School of Applied Photonics

Join us at any time!

You can join us at any career level - from Bachelor's and Master's degrees to doctorates or staff positions in our laboratories / labs. We qualify you for a wide range of prospects in industry, research, teaching and other challenging fields of activity.

The program combines vocational training and research in one of the central research focuses of Aalen University of Applied Sciences, namely photonics. You will work on current scientific questions, develop your own research approaches and publish, to your results. In this way, you will deepen your specialist knowledge and at the same time strengthen important methodological and generic competencies.

Our mission and vision

1. To educate young people in the field of applied photonics at a high level at all academic levels - whether in the Bachelor's degree program in Optical Engineering, the Master's degree program in Applied Photonics or in our PhD program.

2. We want to consistently advance research at a high level with our students in our key areas. This includes focusing on individual research profiles and promoting collaboration between the working groups, consistently developing the research infrastructure and involving students in our research at an early stage.

3. We want to promote our network and internationalization and support our students. This includes committed partners in industry and research, internationalization with a focus on Africa and a focus on the needs of students.

Study programs in the AASAP

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Applied Photonics (M. Sc.)

Master

English

3 semester (Full time)

Winter term 26/27

Application deadline: 31. May 2026

Our research laboratories

Center for Optical Technologies (ZOT)

LaserApplicationCenter

AASAP Student Community

The AASAP Student Community brings you together – from Bachelor to PhD.

We promote networking and exchange, share documents, tips and experiences and support you with questions about studying and research. At the same time, we represent your interests and advocate for your concerns.

With regular meetings and events, we strengthen our community and bring student life to life. In short: a community that supports, networks and inspires you.

Get in touch with other semesters and stay up to date on an ongoing basis.

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First International Conference "Photonic Research for Industry" (ICPRI 2026)

The first international conference "Photonic Research for Industry" (ICPRI 2026) brings together supporters, sponsors, engineers and industry representatives to present current research results in photonics and promote the transfer of technologies from 1. academic (allgem.) to industrial application. The conference offers a platform for talks; lectures, poster presentations, discussions and networking and aims to lay the foundation for a lasting international network.

Everything you need to know about the ICPRI 2026

Scope of the Conference

The conference is centered around the theme "Photonic Research for Industry." Its primary goal is to showcase state-of-the-art research in optics and photonics and to highlight its practical applications and potential for industrial commercialization. As the inaugural meeting, ICPRI 2026 will lay the groundwork for a lasting international network of academic and industrial partners.

The program will feature keynote speakers, invited talks, and contributed oral and poster presentations focusing on a wide range of topics where photonics is a key enabling technology.

Key topics include, but are not limited to:

Call for Abstracts

Registration

For Companies: Cooperation with AASAP

Study of in-depth practice

Open the doors of your company to our in-depth practical studies for Bachelor's and/or Master's students. By placing job advertisements for studying at AASAP on your homepage, you can draw the attention of potential joint students to our degree programs, and we can also present you as an industry partner.

Job advertisement

As a partner, you can share your job advertisements with us. This gives you access to highly qualified students who can already gain practical experience in your company during their studies.

Scholarships and grants

By providing scholarships, you can help to support talented students and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in education. In return, you can benefit from early access to promising talent.

Get in touch with us!

If you are interested, please contact Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinrich (andreas.heinrich[at]hs-aalen.de) or Magdalena Mandl (magdalena.mandl[at]hs-aalen.de).

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