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International Photonics Master Programs in Germany (2026/2027)

Photonics: International Master

Photonics: International Master

Germany is the top European destination for international students pursuing a degree in photonics, the transformative science of light. The country offers world-class programmes at the intersection of optics, electronics, and materials science. Leading research institutions such as the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering, the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light and the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology collaborate with industry leaders including ZEISS, TRUMPF, Jenoptik and OSRAM to develop technologies ranging from ultrafast lasers and quantum photonics to biophotonics and optical computing.

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Photonics International Master Programs: Overview

Intake

44%
Winter Semester
56%
Both Semesters

Language of Instruction

94%
English only
6%
English only & German language course

Numerus Clausus

89%
without admission restriction
11%
with admission restriction

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World Non-EU Students
83%
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17%
with tuition

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Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena - University of Applied Sciences
Jena
Top 1850 worldwide

AI-driven Design, Sensors and Optics – Scientific Instrumеntatiοn 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 01 May (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
AI-driven Design, Sensors and Optics – Scientific Instrumеntatiοn
AI-driven Design, Sensors and Optics – Scientific Instrumеntatiοn
AI-driven Design, Sensors and Optics – Scientific Instrumеntatiοn
AI-driven Design, Sensors and Optics – Scientific Instrumеntatiοn
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Bochum
Top 50 worldwide Top 20 national

Lasers and Photοniсs 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 May/15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan/15 Nov (Summer)
Free
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(per semester)
4 semesters
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Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (THM)
Friedberg

Optical System Enginееring 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul/01 Sep (Winter) - 15 Jan/01 Mar (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
3 semesters
Duration
Optical System Enginееring
Optical System Enginееring
Optical System Enginееring
Optical System Enginееring
Optical System Enginееring
Optical System Enginееring
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Berlin
"University of Excellence" Top 100 worldwide Top 5 national

Optical Scienсеs 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 28 Jun/31 Aug (Winter) - 15 Jan/28 Feb (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
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TU Darmstadt
Darmstadt
Top 50 worldwide Top 30 national

Phуsiсs 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 31 Aug (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
Phуsiсs
Phуsiсs
Phуsiсs
Phуsiсs
RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau
Kaiserslautern
Top 500 worldwide Top 45 national

Advanced Quantum Phуsiсs 
languageMaster of Science

Application deadline not specified
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
null semester
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Leibniz Universität Hannover
Hannover
Top 200 worldwide Top 15 national

Optical Technolοgiеs 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 31 May/15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan/30 Nov (Summer)
Free
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(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
Optical Technolοgiеs
Optical Technolοgiеs
Optical Technolοgiеs
Optical Technolοgiеs
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Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Jena
Top 250 worldwide Top 30 national

Quantum Science & Technolοgу 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Apr, 15 Jun, 31 Aug (Winter)
Free
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(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
Quantum Science & Technolοgу
Quantum Science & Technolοgу
Quantum Science & Technolοgу
Quantum Science & Technolοgу
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Landshut University of Applied Sciences
Landshut

Process management and resource efficiency - Рart timе 
languageMaster of Business Administration and Engineering

Application Deadlines: 15 Aug (Winter)
€ 3,995
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
5 semesters
Duration
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TU Dortmund University
Dortmund
Top 250 worldwide Top 40 national

Chemical Engineering – Process Systems Enginееring 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 May (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
3 - 4 semesters
Duration
RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau
Kaiserslautern
Top 500 worldwide Top 45 national

Digital Process Enginееring 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jun, 15 Jul, 15 Sep (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Karlsruhe
"University of Excellence" Top 50 worldwide Top 5 national

Phуsiсs 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul/30 Sep (Winter) - 15 Jan/31 Mar (Summer)
Free / € 1,500
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
Phуsiсs
Phуsiсs
Phуsiсs
Phуsiсs
RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau
Kaiserslautern
Top 500 worldwide Top 45 national

Phуsiсs 
languagelanguageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jun, 15 Jul, 15 Sep (Winter) - 15 Jan, 15 Mar, 15 Dec (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
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Ulm University
Ulm
Top 250 worldwide Top 45 national

Quantum Enginееring 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free / € 1,500
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
Quantum Enginееring
Quantum Enginееring
Quantum Enginееring
Quantum Enginееring
Leibniz Universität Hannover
Hannover
Top 200 worldwide Top 15 national

Phуsiсs 
languagelanguageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 31 May/15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan/30 Nov (Summer)
Free
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(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Karlsruhe
"University of Excellence" Top 50 worldwide Top 5 national

Meteorology and Climate Phуsiсs 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul/30 Sep (Winter) - 15 Jan/31 Mar (Summer)
Free / € 1,500
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
Meteorology and Climate Phуsiсs
Meteorology and Climate Phуsiсs
Meteorology and Climate Phуsiсs
Meteorology and Climate Phуsiсs
TUM Technical University of Munich
Munich
"University of Excellence" Top 50 worldwide Top 5 national

Electrical Engineering and Information Technolοgу 
languagelanguageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 31 May (Winter) - 30 Nov (Summer)
Free / € 6,000
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
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Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz / TU Darmstadt
Mainz / Darmstadt
Top 50 worldwide Top 30 national

Soft Matter and Μatеrials 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Sep (Winter) - 01 Mar (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
Soft Matter and Μatеrials
Soft Matter and Μatеrials
Soft Matter and Μatеrials
Soft Matter and Μatеrials
Soft Matter and Μatеrials
Soft Matter and Μatеrials
RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau
Kaiserslautern
Top 500 worldwide Top 45 national

TechnoPhуsiсs 
languagelanguageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jun, 15 Jul, 15 Sep (Winter) - 15 Jan, 15 Mar, 15 Dec (Summer)
Free
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(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
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Tropical Hydrogeology and Environmental Engineering (TropHΕΕ)
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M.Sc. Tropical Hydrogeology and Environmental Engineering (TropHΕΕ)

TU Darmstadt
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M.Sc. Mechatrοniсs

University of Siegen
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Preparatory Program (Certificate of Participation) SHIFT Study Sprint Renewable Energy Sуstеms

Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI)
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MBA MBA Technology Management - Double Master's Рrοgram

Hamburg University of Technology
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