- PLG_CONTENT_COURSEINFO_DEGREE
- Master's degree
- Start of studies
- Summer and winter semesters
- PLG_CONTENT_COURSEINFO_DURATION
- 3 semesters
- Admission mode
- No permit required
- Study location
- Friedberg
- PLG_CONTENT_COURSEINFO_LANGUAGE
- EN
The Master program offers a thorough and practice-oriented understanding of optical systems. Taught entirely in English, it provides students with deep insight into the structure and operation of individual components, their interaction within complex assemblies, and the process of designing complete system layouts based on specific performance requirements.
About the program
Program content
The Master program in Optical System Engineering builds consecutively on a completed, professionally qualifying Bachelor's degree (minimum of seven semesters or 210 credit points) in Physical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a comparable field of engineering.
The curriculum consists of six compulsory modules that provide comprehensive knowledge for understanding and designing optical systems. The program concludes with the completion of a Master's thesis and a final colloquium.
Core modules:
• Optical Design and System Layout
• Metrology, Tolerancing, and Quality Control of Optical Systems
• Modern Optical Manufacturing Technologies and Special Optics
• Optical Coatings and Optical Materials
• Advanced Laser Technology
• Numerical Methods in Optics
• Master's Thesis and Colloquium
In addition, students can choose elective modules according to their interests from the full course catalog of THM.
Curriculum
The courses in the Master program are organized into modules. Credit points are awarded for successful participation. A total of 90 credit points must be earned to complete the program.
Study Program
An exemplary study plan may look as follows:
1
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Metrology & Tolerance and Quality Control of Optical Systems | 4 | 6 |
| Modern Optical Manufacturing Technologies & Special Optics | 4 | 6 |
| Numerical Methods in Optics | 4 | 5 |
| Elective Module 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Elective Module 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Elective Module 3 | 4 | 5 |
| TOTAL 1ST SEMESTER | 24 | 32 |
2
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design & Layout of Optical Systems | 4 | 6 |
| Optical Coatings and Optical Materials | 4 | 6 |
| Specialized LASER Technology | 4 | 6 |
| Elective Module 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Elective Module 5 | 4 | 5 |
| TOTAL 2ND SEMESTER | 20 | 28 |
3
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Master's thesis | - | 30 |
| TOTAL 3RD SEMESTER | - | 30 |
Elective Modules
The curriculum is complemented by elective modules in related subject areas, which can be selected from the full range of courses offered at THM. An overview of the available courses can be found here:
Electives
| MODULE |
|---|
| Subject-specific Elective Modules |
| Solid-State Electronics |
| Machine Vision |
| Digitalization in Production Engineering/Industry 4.0 |
| Physical Properties of Technical Materials |
| Differential Equations and Transformations |
| Design Systems |
| Augmented Reality |
| System Identification and Diagnosis (SID) |
| Nonlinear and Stochastic Optimization (NSO) |
| Advanced Sensors |
| Electromagnetic Field Simulations for Communication |
| Interdisciplinary Elective Modules |
| Innovation Management |
| Management, Work Organization, and Human Resources |
| Social Skills |
| Innovation and change management |
The detailed study program can be found in the Module Handbook.
Career fields
Perspectives
The Master program qualifies graduates for scientific research, strategic and leadership positions, and provides a solid foundation for pursuing a PhD. In addition, students obtain the professional qualifications required under the Engineering Chamber Act. Graduates may pursue careers in engineering offices, public authorities, research institutes, and industrial companies, or work as independent consultants.
Application and Admission
Application
- Degree awarded
- Master (M.Sc.)
- Period of study
- 3 semesters
- Accreditation
- ASIIN Düsseldorf
- Mode of study
- Full time
- Language
- English
- Campus
- Friedberg
- Fees
- Semester fee
- Admission requirements
- (1) Applicants must hold a completed Bachelor's or Diploma with 210 ECTS degree in a related field of study with a final grade better than 2.5.
Applicants with a grade lower than 2.5 are required to pass an oral aptitude assessment.
(2) Proof of sufficient English language proficiency at level B2 and German language proficiency at level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required. This can typically be demonstrated by the Cambridge First Certificate, TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS. The admissions committee decides on the recognition of language certificates.
Proof of language proficiency must also be submitted by the enrollment deadline at the latest.
For further information regarding admission requirements or the application process, please contact the program coordinator. - Program start
- Winter and summer semester
- Application period
- June 1 – September 1 (winter semester)
December 1 – March 1 (summer semester) - Application period for international applicants
- April 1 – July 15 (winter semester)
October 1 – January 15 (summer semester) — via uni-assist.
Further information for international applicants is available from the International Office. - Application
- Proceed to application
