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• A two-year international master's course at the Faculty of Engineering taught in English
• Provides interdisciplinary education at the interface of Engineering, Physics and Medicine
• Allows for a highly individualized curriculum
• Covers a wide range of fields of contemporary optical technologies - a key technology for the modern world
• Is part of the Elite Network of Bavaria , an initiative of the Free State of Bavaria to support talented young students.
• The field of optical technologies focuses on the generation, control, measurement, and – above all – use of light in virtually every area that is vital to society and the economy. The term „photonics“ refers to the photon, the light particle, just as „electronics“ refers to the electron.
• Light has extraordinary properties which include:
• focusability down to one millionth of a millimetre (nanometre)
• the highest achievable speed in the universe
• shortest pulses of one billionth of a billionth of a second (attosecond)
• highest output of up to billions of megawatts (petawatt)
• undistrbed interaction: up to millions of megabits per second (terabits per second)

•Winter semester starts in October, International students must plan their visa applications accordingly.

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•  Please check Course Website for details.

• Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in
• physics or
• a relevant engineering subject.
• Proof of adequate English language skills. This can be obtained through English courses completed at secondary schoool or during university studies, experience with English speaking programmes, stays abroad or an international qualification such as Toefl or IELTS (Toefl code: 8265). An international certificate is not (!) mandatory. There is no specific threshold for English language skills, but in the recent years the minimum level of the applicants being admitted was generally approximately equivalent to IELTS 5.5 or Toefl IBT 90.

• Application form
• Curriculum Vitae
• Educational Documents (transcripts/Marksheets),
• Motivation letter
• Language proficiency certificate
• Work experience letter
• APS certificate for Chinese & Vietnamese applicants etc.
• List of documents may change from time to time, please check on COURSE WEBSITE.

• For Winter  semester – 15^th April(for applicants with a non-German Masters degree) 15^th April(for applicants with a German Masters degree)

• Please submit your applications here COURSE WEBSITE.

• Finding a part time employment is possible once you arrive in Germany. If you speak German, then it gets easy for you.
• You are permitted for to work for certain number of hours e.g.20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
• Please check on your visa document, it is mentioned on it.

• Please check on University Website.
• Accommodation in Erlangen ranges from €250 to €400 per month and person depending on size and type.

• Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is one of the largest research universities in Germany.
• Our values of innovation, diversity and passion are the key to our consistently high national and international rankings. Come and join the FAU family.
• Founded in 1743, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg is steeped in history and ranks among the largest universities in Germany and Europe, famous for its research excellence.
• We’ll help you fulfil your potential and become part of a growing, global community of innovative researchers and entrepreneurs.
• We strive to create fully rounded, independent individuals. At FAU, we are also aware of our social and environmental responsibilities.
• Equally, as an institute of learning, we are at the forefront of driving innovation and setting knowledge in motion.
• Come and study at FAU. Get information on which programmes are available, funding options and guidance, and the support staff that can help you.
• Our university has long been synonymous with interdisciplinary excellence and innovative research and academia.
• Innovation, diversity and passion are the basis and motivation for our success.
• By working together with some of the biggest names in research and industry, we set knowledge in motion to be the catalyst for pioneering innovation that will shape the future.
• FAU is one of the leading research universities in Germany. It is consistently ranked highly in national and international rankings alike.
• FAU is situated right in the middle of an engrossing, innovative environment. Surrounded by global brands, exciting high-tech firms, Medical Valley, and an all-round innovative, entrepreneurial spirit.
• FAU has ambitious goals, striving to be at the forefront of innovation in its key research fields.
• FAU’s research is squarely aimed at transforming the future.
•  Be it new energy systems, new materials, looking at the world of work or innovations in medical engineering. FAU’s researchers are determined to change the world. FAU is currently at the centre of the drive towards developing sustainable energy technology.
• At the same time, a lot of research is being undertaken on important societal issues. Ethics, human rights, digitalization, and various aspects of health and medicine are key issues that shape the future
• For some specific examples, or take a look at the research field and activities..
• Cultural Values, Religion and Human Rights
• Electronics, Analytics and Digital Transformation
• Future Energy Systems
• Medical Engineering
• Medicine, Life Sciences and Health
• New Materials and Processes
• Optics and Optical Technologies
• The World of Work