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6/15/2026The interdisciplinary master's program in Optics & Photonics at KIT covers the major application fields of optical technologies, with in-depth scientific and engineering fundamentals. It is part of the Karlsruhe School of Optics and Photonics and is open to graduates from various technical or science fields. The curriculum combines fundamental and advanced modules, includes an eight-week internship, and concludes with a six-month master's thesis. Teaching is entirely in English and the program attracts an international student body. Graduates are equipped for diverse roles in industry or research.
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Public
Germany
Karlsruhe
Baden-Wurttemberg
No
2 years
4 Semester
SummerWinter
120 ECTS
Full Time
General Requirement: English: Proficiency required, usually evidenced by degree from English-taught program or international English certificate (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, CAE, CPE, UNIcert II). German: Not required.
IELTS/TOEFL: TOEFL iBT min. 90, IELTS overall min. 6.5 (no section below 5.5), CAE/CPE, UNIcert II, or equivalent.
German Grade: N/A
N/A
8-week internship required during studies.
Not required
1. Application form (KIT online) 2. Bachelor’s degree certificate/transcript (English/German, certified translation if applicable) 3. Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/CAE/CPE/UNIcert II or equivalent) 4. CV 5. Letter of motivation 6. Letter of recommendation 7. Passport copy 8. Certified copies/translations if originals not in English/German.
Tuition Fee (Non-EU): 1500per Semester
Tuition Fee (EU): Freeper Semester
Semester Contribution: 154
• Non-EU students: 1,500 EUR per semester at KIT. EU students: No tuition fee (only semester contribution).
Winter: EU/EEA: 15.09; Non-EU: 15.06
Summer: EU/EEA: 15.09; Non-EU: 15.06
NextDate: 15 June 2026 at UTC
ApplicationEndDate: 15 September 2025 at UTC
ApplicationEndDateNonEU: 15 June 2026 at UTC
• Deadlines are typically June 15 for non-EU applications and September 15 for EU/EEA applications for the winter (and summer) intake.
• Policy: https://www.ksop.kit.edu/msc_program.php
All details sourced from KSOP/KIT official program and faculty pages. Semesterbeitrag as per standard KIT policies.
Deadline: EU/EEA: 15.09; Non-EU: 15.06
Deadline2: Rolling for some intakes possible; check faculty page
DeadlineLink: https://www.ksop.kit.edu/msc_program.php
ApplicationDeadlineLinkSecondary: https://www.sle.kit.edu/english/vorstudium/master-optics-photonics.php