Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in physics or engineering, e.g. in electronics, optoelectronics, mechatronics, or optometry.
Required ECTS credits: 210.
If the previous degree has 180 ECTS credit points, you can still apply. The remaining 30 ECTS credit points are acquired during the master’s degreе.
GPA (German System) 2.50
GPA Comment
A grade of at lеast 2.5.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
CEFR English
min B2
German
CEFR German
min A2
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes
Additional information:
Certificates are for applicants whose mother tongue is not English or German.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.Sc. Applied Photοniсs at Aalen University depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 15 June for the winter semester and 15 December for the summer semester. Applications are made: Directly at university, Uni-assist (VPD).
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
M.Sc. Applied Photοniсs
Aalen University
Intake
Winter Semester
Summer Semester
Application deadline
15 Junein > 7 months
15 Decemberin 54 days
Application mode
Directly at university, Uni-assist (VPD) → More info
Directly at university, Uni-assist (VPD) → More info
Application fee
uni-assist Fees: €75 for the first application, €30 for each additional application (in the given semester).
uni-assist Fees: €75 for the first application, €30 for each additional application (in the given semester).
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
15 Junein > 7 months
Application mode
Directly at university, Uni-assist (VPD) → More info
Application fee
uni-assist Fees: €75 for the first application, €30 for each additional application (in the given semester).
Intake
Summer Semester
Application deadline
15 Decemberin 54 days
Application mode
Directly at university, Uni-assist (VPD) → More info
Application fee
uni-assist Fees: €75 for the first application, €30 for each additional application (in the given semester).
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction
Application Documents
University entrance certificate (Abitur, technical college entrance qualification, etc).
Certificate of a university degree in physics, optics, optoelectronics, electronics or a related subject with at least a grade of 2.5 and at least 210 ECTS credit points or with at least 180 ECTS credit points (the remaining 30 ECTS credit points are acquired during the master’s degree) or certificate/a transcript of records for the preliminary final grade/average grade (if you still have not received your final diploma).
Evaluation table/grading system (only for degrees outside Germany).
Resume.
Evidence of any existing professional training, occupation or other practical activity.
Proof of the English language qualification (see language requirements).
Proof of the German language qualification (see language requiremеnts).
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