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Applied Photonics

Selection Procedure

Numerus Clausus (N.C.)

Language

English

Degree

Master of Science, MSc

Duration of Study

3 semester (Full time)

Next start

WiSe 26/27

Closing date

15.03.2026

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Highlights of the study program
Studies with in-depth practice; practical experience
Admission requirements
What makes this degree programme special
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Selection Procedure

Numerus Clausus (N.C.)

Language

English

Degree

Master of Science, MSc

Duration of Study

3 semester (Full time)

Next start

WiSe 26/27

Closing date

15.03.2026

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Studienangebot

Optical processes, image and data transmission, biophotonics, laser technology, and much more are part of the program.

1st year

2nd year

Studies with in-depth practice; practical experience

This degree programme can be studied with in-depth practice; practical experience. You will gain valuable professional experience in a partner company or one of our research institutions right from the start, with a practical orientation, remuneration/payment and passport to your Studies. You can find the cooperation partners for the Applied Photonics degree programme here:

Hensoldt
Zeiss
Airbus
Research centre Laser Application Center of the Aalen School of Applied Photonics
Research centre Center for Optical Technologies of the Aalen School of Applied Photonics

You can find more information about the different types of Studies here.

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Admission requirements

To study a master's degree program at Aalen University, you need a first professionally qualifying university degree or an equivalent qualification.

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What makes this degree programme special

Strong Fraternities and workplace training; academic knowledge and practical experience; theory and practice

Solid physical and optical fundamentals are combined with practical lab work, project work and application-oriented topics such as laser development, optical systems, imaging and medical technology.

Flexible course models: full-time and part-time

You can study in the traditional three semesters (lectures, laboratories / labs, project, Master's Thesis) or in a part-time model with parallel employment or staff in industrial projects or research centers.

Close links to research centers and industry partners

Collaboration, cooperation with the Center for Optical Technologies, the Laser Application Center and industrial companies enable project-related research, practice-integrated learning and early contact with employers.

Internationally oriented vocational training

The degree programme is aimed at national and international students, promotes junior researchers in the field of research in photonics and gives you access to global research and technology networks.

Application and admission for international prospective students

You can find all information and requirements for international students who would like to apply for admission on the application page.

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Philipp Biller

Systems engineer for space technology at Tesat-Spacecom

I was particularly fascinated by laser technology. Today I develop possibilities for communication with lasers in space.

Daniel Schmied

Senior Engineer Roughness Metrology Processes at ZEISS SMT GmbH

My area of responsibility is diverse, from measurement processes to planning and implementation with regard to process stability and quality, to analyzing and eliminating measurement problems in production.

Career prospects

As a graduate of the Photonics masters/master's programme, you are particularly well qualified for a leading position in Research and Development, where sound theoretical knowledge in physics and optics is combined with practical experience. Possible fields of activity are, for example:

Development and application of lasers and laser systems
Design and development of optical instruments
New technologies for lighting and displays
Development and application of medical systems for diagnosis and therapy
Design and production of micro- and nano-optics
Biomedical optical microscopy
Interaction of laser and light radiation with materials

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Institutions & laboratories

Department, institute Center for Optical Technologies (ZOT)

The ZOT (Center for Optical Technologies) is one of two optics research centres of the Aalen School of Applied Photonics at Aalen University of Applied Sciences (AASAP) and, together with the Laser Application Center (LAZ), forms the "Research" pillars of AASAP.