OpenFieldHumboldt Master of Science in Optical Sciences / Physics
English-taught two-year interdisciplinary Master's program (120 ECTS) in Adlershof, partnering with the Max Born Institute and Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin to train experts in Quantum Optics, Ultrafast Lasers, and Nanophotonics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with solid quantum mechanics and electrodynamics.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 90.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Curriculum vitae and detailed summary of undergraduate experimental and theoretical physics courses.
- Recommendation letters
- Official transcripts and bachelor degree certificate.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Self-funded; zero tuition; eligible for Berlin Optics Student Club bursaries and Max Born Institute assistantships
- Application fee
- €75 uni-assist VPD fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition; €315 semester fee.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 31, 2027 for Winter semester intake
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Humboldt University of Berlin documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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