# Study guide

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# Master of Science in Photonics Engineering

Photonics is that field of science and technology where the fundamental properties of light and its interaction with matter are studied and applied. Ours is a multi-disciplinary programme covering basic physics, material technologies, electronics and applications in different fields.

EUR-ACE® Master (EURopean ACcredited Engineering Master)

The EUR-ACE label was accredited to this programme by the Commission des titres d’ingénieur (CTI), under the auspices of the European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education (ENAEE).

EUR-ACE® is a framework and accreditation system that provides a set of standards that identifies high-quality engineering degree programmes in Europe and abroad.

[www.enaee.eu](https://studiekiezer.ugent.be/2026/master-of-science-in-photonics-engineering-EMPHOE-en/www.enaee.eu)

2026-2027 

- 2026-2027
- 2025-2026
- 2024-2025
- 2023-2024
- 2022-2023
- 2021-2022

2026-2027
2025-2026
2024-2025
2023-2024
2022-2023
2021-2022

[Enrol](https://oasis.ugent.be/oasis-web/registratie?target=inschrijven&aj=2026&arCode=EMPHOE)

Master's Programme

2 year 120 credits

Faculty of Engineering and Architecture

English

[download](https://studiekiezer.ugent.be/infobrochure/en/EMPHOE/2026) 
brochure

[contact](https://studiekiezer.ugent.be/2026/master-of-science-in-photonics-engineering-EMPHOE-en/starten#contactgegevensOpleiding)

About the programme

Programme summary

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After graduation

## Application Deadline (for International degree students)

The international master has [a specific application procedure](https://www.studyphotonics.com/admission).

## Enrolment

Information on [enrolment](https://www.ugent.be/prospect/en/administration/enrolment-or-registration) at Ghent University.

## Enrolling institution(s)

- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- Ghent University

## Organising institutions

This course is jointly organised by:

- Ghent University

  Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 25

  9000 Ghent (Belgium)
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel

  Pleinlaan 2

  1050 Elsene (Belgium)

## Tuition Fee

More information: [tuition fee](http://www.UGent.be/tuitionfee) or [www.studyphotonics.com/fees-funding](https://www.studyphotonics.com/fees-funding).

## Costs of studying

From June 1st, you will find an overview here of the study materials and additional costs (besides tuition fees) for this programme. We try to provide the most accurate overview, but variations are always possible. For interuniversity or international programmes, we are not able to give an overview of the costs.

## Contact (for international degree students)

International Relations Officer
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32 9 264 36 99
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[international.ea@ugent.be](mailto:International.ea@UGent.be)

## Programme contact

Nicolas le Thomas
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[nicolas.lethomas@ugent.be](mailto:nicolas.lethomas@ugent.be)

## Website

[www.studyphotonics.com](http://www.studyphotonics.com)