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MScRestricted admission
Master
Optical Technologies
Winter: May 31, 2026Summer: Nov 30, 2026
Language
English or German
EURTuition
Free (400 EUR/sem)
Intake
Winter and Summer
About Optical Technologies
Course description will be available soon. Please contact the university for more details.
Fields of study
Electrical Engineering(Engineering)
Physics(Natural Sciences)
Mechanical Engineering(Engineering)
How to apply
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Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Optical Technologies at Leibniz University Hannover
English language
IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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English C1 level
German language
German for application
C1
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German for enrollment
C1
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Academic requirements
Completed Bachelor's degree
no
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MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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yes
Tests and documents
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
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Letters of Recommendation
Not Required
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GRE
Not Required
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GMAT
Not Required
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Yes
APS verification
APS certificate
Required for Application
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Prerequisites
An undergraduate degree in a related field of study, such as
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
Optical Technologies: Lasers and Photonics (Bachelor of Science)
Physics (Bachelor of Science)
Power Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
Production and Logistics (Bachelor of Science)
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Optical Technologies
Programme-specific documents
University entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur certificate).
A university entrance qualification is not required if you are currently studying at Leibniz Universität Hannover.
Bachelor's degree certificate (if it is already available).
Complete and up-to-date record of your previous studies with details of the credit points and the average grade.
CV
A CV is not required if you are currently studying at LUH.
Proof of language skills
For applicants from China, India and Vietnam (except Macau and Hong Kong): APS
Applicants with certificates from India may only submit their APS certificate in the admissions process for the winter semester 2023/2024 up to enrollment.
The obligation to present an APS certificate does not apply to :
Persons with Indian certificates who already live in Germany and present a valid residence permit .
Persons with Indian certificates who have successfully passed an assessment test in Germany.
Standard documents (most universities also require)
- Completed online application form
- Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
- Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
- English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- German language certificate (if required by the programme)
- Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Passport copy
- APS certificate (required for India, China, Vietnam, Pakistan applicants)
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Step-by-step guide to applying for Optical Technologies at Leibniz University Hannover
Application procedure
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Selection process
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Application quick facts
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APS
Required for Application
Application fee
75 EUR
Estimated time
Varies by programme
Complexity
MediumAddress
If you have all of the documents needed, put them into an envelope and send it to us to:
Leibniz Universität Hannover
Immatrikulationsamt
Welfengarten 1
30167 Hannover
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Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
400 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,704 – 12,704 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.
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Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)
Acceptance rate
33%
2 accepted out of 6 total applications
Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0
Based on 6 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
Based on 6 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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