As a photonics engineer, you specialize in optics and photonics, which involves studying and applying light and its interactions with various materials and devices. You work at the intersection of physics and engineering, focusing on the generation, manipulation, and detection of light in various forms, including lasers, optics, and fiber optics. You will develop technologies that harness the unique properties of light for applications such as telecommunications, medical imaging, sensors, and manufacturing processes. Finally you will often collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicists, electrical engineers, and materials scientists, to bring cutting-edge optical technologies to practical implementation, shaping the landscape of modern technology and scientific research.

Choosing where and what to study is one of the most important decisions you will make. Many things will influence your final choice: the quality of education, future career prospects, living cost and student life. Before you make your final decision you should answer 2 questions: What is my passion? What are my future ambitions? 

As a photonics master student, you will be submerged in a tradition of academic excellence and you will be challenged to take your education into your own hands and learn how to work without constant supervision and direction. You are an open-minded but critical thinker, you enjoy problem-solving and your natural curiosity drives you to find a deeper understanding of things. Putting in some hard work does not scare you.

Our approach to teaching and learning means that as a student, you will not only perfect your theoretical and technical skills. You will also be exposed to all the important 21st-century skills: communication and presentation skills, interpersonal skills, business training, real-world work experience through international internships, business networking, etc. You will need to think independently and with a creative mind, question the status quo by assessing available information, look for new perspectives and think out of the box.

A graduate of this programme is a ‘EUR-ACE® Master’. EUR-ACE® is the European quality label for engineering degree programmes which have been accredited in accordance with the EUR-ACE® Framework Standards and Guidelines. The Master of Science in Photonics Engineering was accredited by the accreditation agencies CTI and NVAO.