M.Sc. Laser and Photonics
The photon – often referred to as the “light particle” – has become a major driver of technological and economic progress in Germany. The English-language Master's programme in Lasers and Photonics educates specialists in this rapidly growing field.
Students explore advanced topics such as optical measurement technology, laser-based materials processing, and optical system design. From the very beginning, they conduct their own research – for example during the SOWAS internship, which focuses on interdisciplinary research tasks instead of pre-fabricated experiments.
Active participation in ongoing research projects and the presentation of individual results at scientific conferences are explicitly encouraged. Students may also apply for funding to carry out their own research projects, ideally in collaboration with an international partner institution. Guest lectures by international experts further strengthen the programme’s global perspective.
Participants also take part in a Journal Club to stay informed about the latest developments in lasers and photonics research.
About the Programme
This unique programme in North Rhine-Westphalia is jointly supported by the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. The Plasma Science Hub and the Materials Research Department are also involved in teaching and supervision.
The programme is aimed at graduates with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related natural sciences.
For more information, visit:
Official Programme Website – M.Sc. Lasers and Photonics
International Master Lasers and Photonics
Lasers and photonics represent one of the most dynamic and economically relevant research areas of our time. Since its launch in 2011, the international Master's programme at Ruhr University Bochum has combined academic excellence with hands-on experience in cutting-edge photonics research.
In addition to lectures and lab work, students benefit from research internships, international conference participation, English language courses, and collaborative projects with international research partners.
If you hold a Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering and are interested in joining this programme, we welcome your inquiry!
Contact
Prof. Dr. Martin Hofmann
Chair of Photonics and Terahertz Technology
Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Sciences
Ruhr University Bochum
Universitätsstraße 150, ID 05/439
Telephone: +49 (0)234 32-27700
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