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M.Sc. Optical Technologies

Leibniz University Hannover Hanover

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  • No tuition
    Tuition
  • Winter and summer
    Intake
  • English or German
    Language
  • 30 Nov
    Next deadline

Applications close on 30 Nov.

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About the programme

Optical Technologies is a Master of Science at Leibniz University Hannover that trains specialists and future leaders for the optical industry. The technical use of light now runs through everyday life, from checkout scanners to lasers in car making, communication and medicine, and drives innovation in mechanical and automotive engineering, microelectronics, lighting and medical devices. The programme is run jointly by the physics and mechanical engineering faculties, bridging basic research and technical application, and the Laser Zentrum Hannover and the Hannover Centre for Optical Technologies link students with industry. Topics include laser technology, optical metrology, optics in production and power engineering, and technical optics for automotive uses. The programme lasts four semesters and starts in winter or summer. You can study in German or in English.

Fields of study

Electrical Engineering(Engineering)
Physics(Natural Sciences)
Mechanical Engineering(Engineering)

How to apply

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Requirements

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
German for enrollment
C1
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Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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yes

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Not required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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Yes

Yes

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

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.

This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

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

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

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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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

400 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,704 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

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Admission outcomes

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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