Master in Photonics Engineering
On campus learning,
Full Time,
Master's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 299
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
Studying Master in Photonics Engineering at Ghent University in Belgium:
Photonics is that field of science and technology where the fundamental properties of light and its interaction with matter are studied and applied. The master is a multi-disciplinary programme covering basic physics, material technologies, electronics and applications in different fields.
Necessary information:
- Duration: 2 year 120 credits
- Faculty: Engineering and Architecture
- Degree awarded by: Ghent University
- Admission criteria: Approved Bachelor’s degree
- Language of instruction: English
- Standard tuition fee: (€ 282.10 fixed amount + € 27 per credit) + higher tuition fee (€ 77.30 per credit)
For 60 credits: € 6540.10
Curriculum:
As photonics engineers mostly work in multidisciplinary environments where the knowledge and skills in other engineering domains are important assets, students can, besides further taking up specialized photonics electives, broaden their horizon by taking up one of the Engineering Modules. The modules on offer are:
- Electronics & Information Technology
- Physics & Materials
- Life Sciences
- Business Engineering & Entrepreneurship
Career opportunity:
the students will have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and skills in other domains such as:
- ICT
- Biosciences
- physics and chemistry of materials
industrial management
Therefore graduates are expected are expected to be offered a broad range of future opportunities, including: research in high technology companies, in particular photonics related companies; research in academic laboratories and research institutes (possibly in PhD context); development of new photonic products in industry; technical support in a company for its products or services; technical marketing and sales.
Admission requirement:
For access to a master programme, you need at least a (foreign) bachelor degree.
access to a master programme depends on your prior education.
English language requirement:
It is not possible to start a course programme without meeting the language requirements.
In general, for programmes instructed in Dutch a proficiency of Dutch level B2 is required. For most programmes taught in English, you need to proof you have a proficiency in English level B2.
| Language test | Overall score |
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | 6.5, with a minimum 6.0 in each band |
| Cambridge Certificate | Advanced English B
Proficiency in English C |
| TOEFL |
570 (paper-based)
87 (internet-based)
13 (computer-based) |
Deadlines and intakes:
Startup online application:
- Students who need a visa: October – March
- Students who don’t need a visa: October – May
Submit application:
- Students who need a visa: Before 1 APRIL
- Students who don’t need a visa: Before 1 JUNE
FREE VISA SERVICE
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Expenses (EUR)
6,540
Application Fee
0
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
REQUIREMENTS
50
accommodation
Ghent university in Belgium provides students with the opportunity to be accommodated in the university residence. Students can stay in rooms that are equipped with furniture, electricity, internet, a bicycle park and a laundry room. Students do not have to worry about water, electricity or internet bills, since they are covered by their payments. Furthermore, the dorms are constantly monitored and extremely safe and secure.
Those who do not wish to stay in a communal dorm and value their privacy above all, can rent apartments in town and live independently.
After Graduation
Students of Ghent university are constantly motivated to take part in internships during the course of their education and even after it in order to become fully familiar with their field of interest and gain first-hand practical experience in the job market. This makes them stand out in university and after graduation when they are looking for professional opportunities.
The university’s endeavors are not limited to encouragement and motivation. In fact, it helps students find suitable positions and helps them apply for them. It even helps graduates find internship opportunities in other countries to help the gain a worldly view as well as start the rig professional path that leads to success.0