Advanced Optical Technologies study programs

Study Advanced Optical Technologies in Germany (2026/27)

Advanced Optical Technologies in Germany

Studying Advanced Optical Technologies as an international student places you at the forefront of photonics and laser science, focusing on the development and application of optical systems used in fields such as telecommunications, medical imaging, manufacturing, metrology, and renewable energy. The program combines optics, laser technology, photonics engineering, materials science, and signal processing with hands-on laboratory research. Germany and other leading technology destinations host world-renowned optics clusters and cutting-edge research institutes, offering exceptional facilities and strong industry collaborations.

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Application Deadlines

Numerus Clausus

NC-Free

Best-ranked German Universities in Advanced Optical Technologies

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Ranking Criteria

Natural SciencesPhysics & Astronomy

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

1 program

151-200

FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg

2 programs

251-300

Friedrich Schiller University Jena

1 program

251-300

Leibniz Universität Hannover

3 programs

Fees & Costs

German Students

Degree

Tuition Fee

Bachelor

No tuition fees

Master

No tuition fees

Disclaimer: You should use this text as a general guide, but it cannot serve as a guarantee. Keep in mind that there is no universal tuition fee that applies to all study programs and all student groups. Hence, we urge you to always individually double-check the specific fees of the specific study programs on their official websites.

Deadlines

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Advanced Optical Technologies study programs in Germany.

Non-EU Students

Winter Semester

Summer Semester

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses
Master	No courses	31 May
Bachelor	No courses	15 July

Master

Admission-restricted courses

No courses

Admission-free courses

31 May

Bachelor

Admission-restricted courses

No courses

Admission-free courses

15 July

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Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

Numerus Clausus (Admission Restriction)

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).