Optical Engineering

Module 1: Mathematics - Linear Algebra

Module 2: Computer Science - Structured Programmer

Module 3: Electrical Engineering Basics

Module 4: Geometrical Optics

Module 5: Physics - Mechanics and Thermodynamics

Module 6: Technical Reports & Laboratory Practice

Module 1: Mathematics - Analysis

Module 2: Computer Science - Object-Oriented Programming

Module 3: Electronics Basics

Module 4: Physical Optics

Module 5: Physics - Electricity and Magnetism

Module 6: Materials and Manufacturing Processes

Module 1: Applied Mathematics

Module 2: Technical product management

Module 3: Digital Technology

Module 4: Technical Illustrators & CAD

Module 5: Physics - Quantum/Atomic Physics

Module 6: Mandatory electives

Module 1: Opto-Electronics

Module 2: Applied Research Optical Engineering

Module 3: Opto-Mechanics and Robotics

Module 4: Mandatory electives

Module 5: Mandatory electives

Module 6: Mandatory electives

Practical semester in a school, practical semester

Module 1: Applied photonics research

Module 2: Mandatory electives

Module 3: Mandatory electives

Module 4: Mandatory electives

Module 5: Mandatory electives

Module 6: Mandatory electives

Module 1: Bachelor's thesis

Module 2: General studies part of the degree programme

Module 3: Mandatory electives

Module 4: Mandatory electives

Module 5: Mandatory electives

With this course, you will complete your vocational training to become a Bachelor's of Engineering in the usual way. After the stage 1 studies, an exciting stage 2 studies awaits you, in which the practical parts are not missing. You can carry out your project work, your practical semester in a school, practical semester and your Bachelor's thesis either in the research laboratories at the Center for Optical Technologies or at one of our industrial partners. You apply for a regular university place with us. You can find more information about the application process here.

Here you will also undergo the regular vocational training to become a Bachelor of Engineering in the Department / Division of Optical Engineering. In addition, further practical elements are integrated into your Studies - in collaboration, cooperation with a company. You will be accepted into a company either at the beginning of the first semester or after your stage 1 studies (4th semester) and will actively train there on average one day per week (8-20 hours/week) as well as during the semester break on topics from the environment of an "Optical Engineer" in industry.

You will complete the practical semester in a school, practical semester and Bachelor's thesis at the respective industry partner. You should write your Project at the ZOT research center so that you also get to know working in a research institute. This option will give you valuable insights into company practice and you may be able to finance your Studies entirely yourself.

Note: If necessary, an extension of the duration of studies; time to degree is possible.

Two steps are necessary to apply for such a university place:

1. You apply for a vacancy at one of our partner companies. For information on our industrial partners, please contact Andreas Heinrich by e-mail, email.
2. You apply for a regular university place with us. You can find more information about the application process here.

One more note: You can also start with the regular studies (option 1) and then switch to the "Studies with in-depth practice" (option 2) after your stage 1 studies.

In our 3rd variant of the "Optical Engineering" degree program, you can start your "research-oriented" studies as early as the 1st semester or after the 3rd semester (after stage 1 studies). Here too, you will complete the regular vocational training for a Bachelor's degree in the Department / Division of Optical Engineering. In addition, you will spend one day a week working on your own research topic at the Center for Optical Technologies (ZOT), possibly also at the Laser Application Center at Aalen University of Applied Sciences. In order to get to know all the working groups at ZOT, you will switch to a different group every semester. You will also complete your practical semester in a school, practical semester, your project and your Bachelor's thesis in applied research at ZOT. You are officially employed at ZOT with an employment contract - this gives you financial advantages for your Studies.

To strengthen your vocational training in applied research, you will take special Elective Courses in your stage 2 studies that will prepare you for a career in the field (of) Research and Development. Your project work will take place at ZOT, and you can also choose to complete your practical semester in a school, industrial placement semester and Master's thesis in industry.

The research-integrated degree program offers you the opportunity to staff several different fields of research, giving you an impression of the many options for your final thesis and your time after graduation. In addition, you will not only get to know different research areas, but also numerous laboratory devices.

Please note: Vacancies, (free) places for this study option are limited (ZOT/LAZ capacities). However, an unsolicited application is always worthwhile, as we review each application individually.

Note: If required, an extension of the duration of studies; time to degree is possible.

If you are interested in this option, please proceed as follows:

1. Find out as early as possible on the Center for Optical Technologies website and make a note of any questions you may have.
2. Contact us by e-mail, email: Andreas Heinrich.
3. We will invite you to get to know us and talk to us.
4. You apply for a regular university place with us. You can find more information about the application process here.