PROGRAMME
STRUCTURE
The Master of Science In Photonics Engineering programme is a 2-year interuniversity English taught master programme organized jointly by Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Ghent University.
The programme offers a fully residential on-campus track and a semi-online track.
In the residential on-campus track students spend both master year 1 and master year 2 on-campus. In master year 1 students take core photonics courses in semester 1 & 2 at VUB or UGent, supplemented by a number of advanced photonics electives.
In master year 2 students can design their own programme combining:
- Advanced photonics courses at VUB, UGent or partner universities
- Multidisciplinary modules at VUB, UGent or partner universities
- Strong international components for the master dissertation or research exchange,
- Opportunities for (international) internships at research institutes or industry.
For their second year students can continue their studies at VUB or UGent or they can go for an Erasmus Exchange at one of our partner institutions for a semester or a full your year to take courses and/or write their master thesis.
VUB and UGent work closely with top partner universities worldwide. Students can design their personal exchange programme aligned with their focus and interests.
In the online track students follow master year 1 fully online. For master year 2 they come to VUB or UGent. For more info on the online track, go to Online track.
Master year one
Master year two
ADVANCED PHOTONICS COURSES & ENGINEERING CLUSTERS
At UGent or VUB or a partner university
A BALANCED PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
Future skills for future engineers
Strong focus on hands-on training in photonics skills
Link with the industry
Master thesis project in highly equipped research labs
Creativity is key
Integrating the required transferrable 21st century skills
Core & advanced photonics courses
Specialized courses in electronics, physics, optics and engineering