Master Scholarships in Optics & Photonics at Karlsruhe School

KSOP scholarship for Master (M.Sc.) in Optics and Photonics.
KSOP Scholarship Program Facts:
* 800 Euro/month for EU and Non-EU students
* 400 Euro/month for German students
* Mandatory Research Assistantship
* Application deadline: July 15 each year

Initative

Experts from industry, science and politics agree on the photon being a crucial technology driving unit of the 21st century. The challenges that we will encounter in the fields of energy, environment, society, communication and production will not be solved without photonic technologies.

Europe fulfills all requirements to successfully open the gate to the Photonic century. But to make this come true, young and dedicated people have to be educated and qualified in this field of research.

That is the reason why an initiative driven by the Federal Government of Germany and the states Thüringen and Baden-Württemberg has been introduced. 16 dedicated industrial companies and the two leading universities in Optics & Photonics, Karlsruhe and Jena, were asked to give special aid to international and national students who are willing to study in the exciting field of Optics & Photonics.

M.Sc. & Scholarship Programs KSOPM.

Sc. in Optics & Photonics:

The 2-year M.Sc. course in Optics & Photonics at the Karlsruhe School of Optics & Photonics (KSOP), Universität Karlsruhe (TH) qualifies for a further career in industry as well as in research. Completely taught in English, the program is developed for applicants who have accomplished a Bachelor degree in Optics & Photonics, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Biology or Medical Science.

Application M.Sc.

ProgramThe application for the Master Program in Optics & Photonics is divided in three ways depending on your nationality:
* German undergraduates Application
* EU undergraduates Application
* Non-EU undergraduates Application

The application deadline is July 15 each year. If you can proof outstanding study results, you can apply for the KSOP scholarship program.

Admission Requirements M.Sc. in Optics & Photonics
1. Appropriate qualification for university entrance (e.g. Abitur, High School Diploma, Bac),
2. Aboce average Bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree in the field of natural sciences or engineering sciences (Optics & Photonics, Physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biology, mathematics, information technology, or medical sciences).
3. If the Bachelor degree is not yet available at the closing date for applications but will be completed before the registration, candidates can apply with a preliminary transcript of records.
4. Evidence of adequate knowledge of the English language is required: TOEFL with a minimun of 570 pb, 260 points cb and 88 points ibt or IELTS band with a minimum of 6,5.

Application KSOP Scholarship Program

The KSOP scholarship amounts to 800 Euro/month for international students and 400 Euro/month for German students. Part of the scholarship is a research assistantship. Within the scope of this assistantship, you will have the opportunity to work on a research project in one of the KSOP institutes.

The scholarship is first admitted for 12 months. At the end you have to proof your successful participation in the KSOP M.Sc. Program through very good study results in order to extend the scholarship for another 12 months.

Guideline for German Applicants

Step 1 - Online ApplicationAll German applicants are required to apply online at the Studienbüro of the Universität Karlsruhe until July 15.
Please follow the link 'Online Bewerbung für 1. Fachsemester' and 'Portal Online - Bewerbung NC - Fächer'.Please notice that the online application will prospectively start in June. If you require information or feedback regarding your application upfront, you can contact the KSOP Office at info@ksop.de

Step 2 - Submit Printed ApplicationAt the end of your online application you will be asked to print your application documents and send it to the following address:
Universität Karlsruhe (TH)
Studienbüro
76128 Karlsruhe

You will need to enclose the following documents to your printed application:
* a certified copy of your qualification for university entrance (e.g. Abitur)
* a certified copy of your Bachelor degree (if the Bachelor degree is not yet available at the closing date for applications but will be completed before the registration, candidates can apply with a preliminary transcript of records)
* your CV
* proof of English language profiency: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum of 570 pb, 260 points cb and 88 points ibt or IELTS (International English Languag Testing System) band with a minium of 6.5

You will be informed about your admission by the Studienbüro with an official admission letter called 'Zulassungsbescheid ' by the beginning of August.

Step 3 - Scholarship Application

If you can proof excellent study results, you can apply for financial support within the scope of the KSOP Scholarship Program.

Guideline for EU applicants

Step 1 - Fill out the KSOP application formEU applicants can apply by filling out the KSOP application form. The application deadline for the upcoming winter semester is July 15 each year.You will receive a first feedback on your admission approx. 8 weeks after your application. The final confirmation will be sent to you in an official admission letter called 'Zulassungsbescheid ' by the beginning of August.

Step 2 - Submit your applicationYou are required to enclose the following documents to your application:
* KSOP application form
* a certified copy of your qualification for university entrance (e.g. Abitur, High School Diploma, Bac.)
* a certified copy of your Bachelor degree (if the Bachelor degree is not yet available at the closing date for applications but will be completed before the registration, candidates can apply with a preliminary transcript of records)
* your CV
* proof of English language profiency: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum of 570 pb, 260 points cb and 88 points ibt or IELTS (International English Languag Testing System) band with a minium of 6.5Please send the complete application preferrably via e-mail to elsner@ksop. de or alternatively via postal mail to:
Karlsruhe School of Optics & Photonics (KSOP),
Universität Karlsruhe (TH)
Schlossplatz 19
76131 Karlsruhe

Step 3 - Scholarship Application

If you can proof excellent study results, you can apply for financial support within the scope of the KSOP Scholarship Program.

Guideline for Non-EU applicants

Step 1 - Online ApplicationAll Non-EU applicants are required to apply online at the International Student Office until July 15. Please follow the link 'Online admission' and 'other Country'.In case of questions you can contact the KSOP Office at info@ksop.de

Step 2 - Submit Printed ApplicationAt the end of your online application you will be asked to print your application documents and send it to the following address:
Akademisches Auslandsamt
Adenauerring 2
76131 Karlsruhe

You will need to enclose the following documents to your printed application:
* a certified copy of your qualification for university entrance (e.g. Abitur)
* a certified copy of your Bachelor degree (if the Bachelor degree is not yet available at the closing date for applications but will be completed before the registration, candidates can apply with a preliminary transcript of records)
* your CV
* proof of English language profiency: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum of 570 pb, 260 points cb and 88 points ibt or IELTS (International English Languag Testing System) band with a minium of 6.5
You will be informed about your admission by the International Student Office with an official admission letter called 'Zulassungsbescheid ' by the end of July.

Step 3 - Scholarship ApplicationIf you can proof excellent study results, you can apply for financial support within the scope of the KSOP Scholarship Program.

Guideline for Scholarship Application

Step 1 - Fill out the KSOP scholarship application formYou can apply for a scholarship at the KSOP Office after having applied for the program M.Sc. in Optics & Photonics. Please fill out the KSOP Scholarship application form. The application deadline for the upcoming winter semester is July 15 each year.Please note that you have to send your scholarship documents seperately from your application to the student office, the KSOP Office or the international student office respectively.You will receive feedback from the KSOP Office on your scholarship application after July 15.

Step 2 - Submit your applicationYou are required to include the following documents in your application:
* KSOP scholarship application form
* a certified copy of your qualification for university entrance (e.g. Abitur, High School Diploma, Bac.)
* a certified copy of your Bachelor degree (if the Bachelor degree is not yet available at the closing date for applications but will be completed before the registration, candidates can apply with a preliminary transcript of records)
* your CV
* proof of English language profiency: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum of 570 pb, 260 points cb and 88 points ibt or IELTS (International English Languag Testing System) band with a minium of 6.5
* proof of extra-curricular activities
* one or better two recommendations
* Statement of purpose

Please send the complete application preferrably via e-mail (elsner@ksop. de) or alternatively via postal mail to:
Karlsruhe School of Optics & Photonics (KSOP),
Universität Karlsruhe (TH)
Schlossplatz 19
76131 Karlsruhe