Overview

The Abbe School of Photonics (ASP) at Friedrich Schiller University Jena is committed to the advancement of highly qualified students and their promotion to early-stage researchers.

Features

Our doctoral program strongly supports the development of individual science careers in optics and photonics, provides professional course opportunities, and contributes to individual skill development.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

In addition to the regular courses that make up the ASP program, a variety of special lectures and workshops is offered by our world-renowned guest professors.

Furthermore, our open photonics makerspace at the Lichtwerkstatt JenaExternal link always welcomes young, creative people and encourages their ideas.

Moreover, master's degree students (M.Sc.) and doctoral candidates benefit from the close collaboration between ASP and some of the world's leading companies in the field of optics and photonics via our local cluster partner

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

In general, applications are accepted all over the year. Sometimes there are specific positions and calls, where certain deadlines may apply.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jena, Germany

Disciplines

Physics Natural Sciences General Engineering & Technology View 27 other PhDs in Physics in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A copy of your Passport/ID.

A comprehensive and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).

A Letter of Motivation of up to two pages in length.

A proof of your English Proficiency is highly recommended, but not mandatory.

Official Proofs of your academic higher education by all Transcript of Records (ToRs) and Diploma/Certificates for each program you have attended.

Two Academic Letters of Recommendation from two different referees (professors) can be optionally uploaded, but are not mandatory.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Jena

Germany

730 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Photonics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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