MSc Advanced Optical Technologies (MAOT)

An interdisciplinary MSc in advanced optical technologies covering optics, photonics, optical design, and optical systems in a research-oriented environment. The programme combines engineering and physical-science perspectives and is internationally focused.

Academic requirements

Good Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)

Minimum GPA

Minimum final grade of 2.5 on the German grading scale.

English requirements

English language proficiency at level C1.

Accepted bachelor fields

A suitable bachelor's degree in optical technologies, physics, engineering, or a related field admitted via qualification assessment.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

72 EUR semester contribution (FAU student services contribution; summer semester 2026 official amount).

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 72 EUR semester contribution (FAU student services contribution; summer semester 2026 official amount).

Graduates are prepared for careers in optics, photonics, and advanced optical systems research and development in industry and academia.

• 1

  Photonics

  Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences

  München · Master of Science · English

• 2

  MSc Physics

  University of Bremen

  Bremen · Master of Science · English

• 3

  Abbe School of Photonics – PhD/Doctoral Programme

  Friedrich Schiller University Jena

  Jena · PhD · English

• 4

  Solar System Physics (SSP)

  Technische Universität Braunschweig

  Braunschweig · Master of Science · English

• 5

  Biophysics

  Ulm University

  Ulm · Master of Science · English