Master’s Degree Programmes in Photonics at PREIN Partner Universities
Finland is well-known for its high-tech industries, and it has become a European light house in photonics research and industry. Finland is also renowned for its quality of education and there are several universities which offer research-based degree education in photonics and related disciplines. The universities also closely collaborate with industry in their research and education activities.
There is increasing demand in high-tech industry for photonics experts in many countries. In Finland photonics is one of the fastest growing industries and companies are actively recruiting. Possible job titles include product manager, research and development expert, business developer, technician. Finland has been assessed to be among the best countries in the world with respect to many quality-of-life indicators. Finland offers a thriving environment to develop one’s scientific and professional career. For more information on Finland check Info Finland and This is Finland.
PREIN Partner Universities Offer Various Photonics Programmes
All the PREIN partner universities, Tampere University, University of Eastern Finland and Aalto University offer education on Master’s and Doctoral levels related to photonics. It is also possible to study a bachelor’s degree in science and engineering in English at Tampere University and Aalto University and then continue to study photonics in a master’s programme. The educational programmes in the PREIN partners offer complimentary expertise in different photonics specializations and constitute the majority of the national offering of university-level training in light-based technologies.
Photonics may be considered a part of physics, but the field is multi-disciplinary and students may study Photonics applications also in fields in such as materials science, chemistry and electrical engineering. The abundant applications also connect photonics to several other disciplines such as information technology, signal processing and computer science, medicine and health sciences, nanotechnology, automation and robotics.
Our photonics educational programmes collaborate tightly with the industry and students can explore work opportunities during their studies. Through summer jobs, internships and master’s thesis positions, it is possible to become integrated in the photonics industry early on. The universities collaborate with Photonics Finland which is the umbrella organisation for photonics companies in Finland.
Study photonics in Finland!
What is Photonics?
If you’re new to the world of photonics, here’s a short introduction to the subject. To put it simply, photonics is a branch of science that studies light and how to generate, detect, manipulate, and transmit it. Photonics focuses on photons, the particles that make up light, and all of the different ways photons can be utilized for a variety of applications.
Channelling the power of light and manipulating it is the core of photonics research. Currently, in our partnering universities, researchers are developing new sources of light and methods for controlling its properties. These methods are then used to improve, among other features, performance and energy efficiency in technology.
Coming up with new innovations and finding solutions that address scientific and societal challenges are one of the main goals of photonics research. In the Flagship for Photonics Research and Innovation (PREIN), research focuses on four main themes that are driving the forefront of photonics studies. These themes are included in our Research Roadmap.
What is the Future of Photonics?
Already now, numerous different photonics applications are widely used in many fields. Everyday technologies such as lighting, solar panels, displays, smartphones, cameras, and other consumer electronics use photonics.
With its versatile applications in sensing, metrology, photovoltaics, and semiconductor technologies photonics is essential for the future advancement of technology. Photonics researchers are playing a big role in developing next-generation technologies, such as space technologies, semiconductor technologies, and quantum computing.
As a result, the future of photonics research holds great potential to drive major technological breakthroughs in everything from even faster data transmission to sustainable energy solutions and medical applications.
Where to Study Photonics?
PREIN partners’ photonics programmes:
Tampere University
Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (3+2 years) in Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Science and Engineering
Master of Science (2 years) in Photonics Technologies
Erasmus Mundus EUROPHOTONICS
Aalto University
Master of Science (2 years) in Electronics and Nanotechnology
University of Eastern Finland
Master of Science (2 years) in Photonics
Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (3+2 years) in Fotoniikka (programme in Finnish)
Erasmus Mundus COSI in Computational Colour and Spectral Imaging
Erasmus Mundus iPSRS in Intelligent Photonics for Security Reliability Sustainability and Safety
Erasmus Mundus IMLEX in Imaging and Light in Extended Reality