Abbe School of Photonics
Top reasons to study at Abbe School of Photonics
- Reputation and Excellence (University & Program)
- High-quality education & faculty expertise
- Cutting edge research & facilities
- Networking, study & career opportunities
- Scholarships & student funding
- Increased student support (mentoring, tutoring etc.)
- International & diverse university environment
- Multidisciplinary coverage & education (theoretical & practical)
- Full-English program
- Flexible semester start (1st year Online or On-Campus)
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Overview of the university
Abbe School of Photonics, based in the lively university city of Jena, offers the M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes in Photonics and Quantum Technology.
Master of Science in Photonics
The international MSc in Photonics course offered by the Abbe School of Photonics (ASP) is based on a long tradition of education in optics at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena. A significant benefit of the programme is that it is embedded in the modern research environment of the Abbe Center of Photonics (ACP), integrating 13 institutes of the University of Jena, the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering, the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology, the Helmholtz Institute Jena as well as a number of prominent industrial partners.
Master of Science in Quantum Science & Technology
The international MSc in Quantum Science & Technology provides multidisciplinary education in the field of quantum sciences. The course schedule ranges from fundamental scientific subjects to application-oriented quantum engineering aspects. The program is designed to incorporate students of different backgrounds and nationalities. It aims to provide them with a solid knowledge of the quantum theory as well as the potential of quantum-related effects, both for academic research and for technological applications in industry.
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Friedrich Schiller University Jena is a university on the move. With about 17,000 enrolled students, it is one of Germany's fastest growing universities, and top in all national rankings. Despite the fact that the number of students has quadrupled since 1989, the university is not overcrowded. More than 2,000 lecturers and researchers ensure quality teaching and training commensurate with a classic university. In addition, more than 1,300 scientists and technical staff work on research projects financed by outside sponsors.
Friedrich Schiller University Jena has always enjoyed an excellent reputation for its academic potential. The most striking features of research in Jena are interdisciplinarity, synergetic networking, and innovative approaches.
LIGHT, LIFE, LIBERTY - Connecting Visions
The three Profile Lines form the core of the Friedrich Schiller University´s interdisciplinary research profile.
Profile Line LIGHT
Optics and Photonics, Innovative Materials and Energy Storage
Profile Line LIFE
Microbiology, Biodiversity, Gerontology etc.
Profile Line LIBERTY
Enlightenment, Classicism, Romanticism, Idealism and Eastern Europe
Most of the research projects fit into this profile. The university is awarded between 40 and 50 million EUR in external research grants, and our Faculty of Physics and Astronomy received one of the highest research funding of all German universities. In our department, the national Max Planck School of Photonics has become a partner of the Abbe School of Photonics: www.maxplanckschools.de/de/photonics
Programs and courses at Abbe School of Photonics
3 courses at Abbe School of Photonics, listed alphabetically:
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Scholarships
The Abbe School of Photonics offers attractive financial scholarships to support students with their living expenses. If you are applying for one of our Master’s programs (M.Sc. Photonics or M.Sc. Quantum Science & Technology), you can apply for this scholarship as part of the regular application process.
The scholarship is awarded based on academic excellence and is typically granted for 12 months. It includes a stipend of currently 992 euros per month as well as additional German language courses. Please note that German students are not eligible for this scholarship. Furthermore, scholarships can only be awarded to students who are physically in Jena and studying on campus, not online. Visit our website to learn more about the specific criteria and requirements for our scholarships.
All students who are either
- already in Jena, enrolled in the Master's degree program in
- Photonics, OR
- Physics, OR
- Quantum Science & Technology OR
- are admitted for studies within either of these programs for the upcoming academic year
may also apply for a Deutschlandstipendium. You may apply for this kind of scholarship at an early stage of your photonics studies, even from abroad. Awardees with prospects of excellent study results will receive financial support of 300 Euro per month for a duration of at least one year.
Study abroad information
Our Abbe School of Photonics has developed numerous international academic partnerships and benefits from a dense network of contacts to leaders and decision-makers in photonics all over the world. As a student at the Abbe School of Photonics, you will have several opportunities to plan a semester abroad while staying perfectly in line with your study plan and without losing time. Immersing oneself in the everyday-life of a foreign country and a foreign-language university greatly widens one's horizon and can present completely new career opportunities. You will experience that, with the education you receive in Jena, you are well prepared to be successful at any other university of the world.
More information is available at www.asp.uni-jena.de/84/international-mobility.