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What you need to apply for Photon Science and Technology at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
What to prepare for your application to Photon Science and Technology
Unless specified otherwise, all candidates applying for both the study phase and the research phase must provide the following documents:
for the study phase: provide a copy of your Bachelor's certificate.
for the research phase: additionally provide a copy of your Master's certificate (so, Bachelor + Master certificate).
If you have not yet finished your degree, you may apply with a preliminary Transcript of Records (ToR) including the marks of all completed courses so far. A brief description of the courses would be helpful.
for the study phase: provide a school leaving certificate with marks.
A comprehensive and up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV). Please list all stages of your education chronologically, as well as a clear statement as to your current status and/or occupation including information on (un-)employment or parental leave. Any prizes, scholarships or extraordinary social, cultural or sportive activities may also be listed.
A letter of motivation. The letter should not exceed 500 words and should describe your personal background, your interests and reasons for applying to the MPSP program. Candidates applying for the research phase should include their choice of research topics (for further details click here).
Contact information of at least two referees that will be contacted through our application portal in order to fill in a questionnaire about you. Letters of reference can also be uploaded. However, it is strongly recommend to use the invitation based process. For further details, check the FAQ.
A copy of your passport or ID card
Proof of English proficiency. (Please have a look at the Question "Am I required to submit a certificate of proficiency in English?" above)
FAQ-https://photonics.maxplanckschools.org/faq
Yes, you can. You will be enrolled in a full-time master's program at one of the three universities in Jena, Erlangen or Karlsruhe. You may choose freely in which of these cities to live and study.
Step-by-step guide to applying for Photon Science and Technology at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
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Tuition
Up to 1,500 EUR
per semester
Semester contribution
N/A
per semester
Application fee
70 EUR
per application
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A letter of motivation. The letter should not exceed 500 words and should describe your personal background, your interests and reasons for applying to the MPSP program. Candidates applying for the research phase should include their choice of research topics (for further details click here).
A comprehensive and up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV). Please list all stages of your education chronologically, as well as a clear statement as to your current status and/or occupation including information on (un-)employment or parental leave. Any prizes, scholarships or extraordinary social, cultural or sportive activities may also be listed.
You enter the complete contact details once at the beginning of your application and click the "Submit to Send E-mails to referees" button. You cannot change your referees later.
Contact information of at least two referees that will be contacted through our application portal in order to fill in a questionnaire about you. Letters of reference can also be uploaded. However, it is strongly recommend to use the invitation based process. For further details, check the FAQ.
However, you could also upload letters of recommendation in the application portal. Please make sure that each letter of recommendation is signed. If one or both referees prefer personalized recommendation letters, they should contain a date and an official letterhead/stamp from the higher education institution with which the referee is affiliated. Uploading those documents is not recommended since it can downgrade your application.
You must complete this section and trigger the email invitation to your referees first to continue with your application.
Inviting referees early gives them sufficient time to submit the reference forms before the deadline.
At least two referees must be invited before you can submit your application.
You will receive an email confirmation once a referee has submitted a questionnaire.
Once referees have been contacted, their information cannot be modified.
The test is not required and will not be evaluated by us if you upload it.
Proof of sufficient knowledge of English
Otherwise, only the internationally recognized English tests listed in the admission regulations of the degree program are accepted as proof. These are
Your application for the degree program starts in the application portal of [Max Planck School of Photonics](https://photonics.maxplanckschools.org/323130/Application-Study-Phase)
By the time of admission to the program, applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree with substantial coursework in physics, engineering, or a related field, such as a B.Sc., B.Eng., B.Tech., M.Sc., M.Eng., or M.Tech. Applicants for the Study Phase are expected to have a solid understanding of electrodynamics. Applicants for the Research Phase should additionally have broad knowledge of optics and basic knowledge of quantum mechanics. Further information on the required application documents is available [here](https://photonics.maxplanckschools.org/323130/Application...) (Study Phase) and [here](https://photonics.maxplanckschools.org/application) (Research Phase).
This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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MAX PLANCK SCHOOLS - a Joint Graduate Program of German Universities and Research Organizations
Office Address:
Max Planck School of Photonics Coordination Office | Hans-Knöll-Straße 1 | 07745 Jena
Postal Address:
Max Planck School of Photonics | Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena | Albert-Einstein-Straße 15 | 07745 Jena
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Additional fee information
Fees for students of the master program's at one of the three teaching universities in Erlangen, Jena or Karlsruhe (until 2027):
The three teaching universities in Erlangen, Jena and Karlsruhe charge different fees associated with the studies.
Friedrich Schiller university in jena: charges a semester fee of approximately 350€. More information about the semester fee at FSU Jena here.
Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuernberg (FAU): charges for all students a semester fee of 82€. Furthermore, students from non-EU countries must pay an application fee of €100 per application. In addition, students from non-EU countries should expect to pay approximately €2,000 in tuition fees. For detailed information on tuition fees, please visit the following website under the heading "Faculty of Engineering: Master’s degree programs" and see the information about the Master's Degree "Advanced Opticall Technologies": Tuition Fees for Students from Non-EU Countries
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Karlsruhe: charges a semester fee for all students of approximately 184€. In addition, students from non-EU countries are required to pay tuition fees of 1.500€. More information about the fees at KIT here.
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