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

Disciplines

Physics Natural Sciences General Engineering & Technology View 11 other PhDs in Natural Sciences in Germany

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.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Jena

730 - 1100 EUR /month

Living costs

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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