Abbe School of Photonics – PhD/Doctoral Programme
Friedrich Schiller University Jena offers this 48-month English-taught master's in Engineering in Jena, ranked #201 by Times Higher Education.
What it costs
No tuition fees here — just plan for a normal Jena student life.
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What you'll study
48 months — core foundations, then a track of your choice, then a thesis.
Abbe School of Photonics – PhD/Doctoral Programme. Master in Engineering, Manufacturing & Construction at Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, DE. Taught in English and German.
Rankings
- Times Higher Education 2026#201
- Times Higher Education 2025#201
- THE — Life Sciences 2026#126
- THE — Physical Sciences 2026#151
- THE — Arts And Humanities 2026#176
- THE — Social Sciences 2026#176
Visa & life in Germany
The practical stuff — what's allowed, what's funded, what to expect after you graduate.
- Student visa
- Non-EU students need a national (D) visa plus a residence permit after arrival; proof of finances (blocked account, ~€11,900/yr) is the main requirement. EU students just register locally (Anmeldung).
- Post-study work
- 18-month job-seeker residence permit after graduation — you can work without restriction while searching for a position matching your qualification.
- Tuition
- Public universities charge no tuition for most programmes — just a semester contribution of €150–€400. Exceptions: Baden-Württemberg (€1,500/semester for non-EU) and some TUM professional master's.
- Scholarships
- DAAD scholarships for international students, Deutschlandstipendium (€300/month, merit-based), plus Erasmus+ for EU mobility.
About Friedrich Schiller University Jena
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Common questions
Is Abbe School of Photonics – PhD/Doctoral Programme at Friedrich Schiller University Jena taught in English?
Yes — the programme is taught entirely in English.
What is the acceptance rate at Friedrich Schiller University Jena?
Not published. Most European public universities don't release acceptance rates — admission is requirements-based, so if you meet the stated requirements your application gets a full review rather than competing against a fixed quota.
Do I need GRE or GMAT scores?
No — GRE and GMAT scores are not required for this programme.
Can I work in Germany after graduating?
Yes. Germany grants graduates of German universities an 18-month residence permit to look for work matching their qualification, and you can work without restriction during the search period.
Is Friedrich Schiller University Jena good for Engineering?
Friedrich Schiller University Jena ranks #126 in Life Sciences (THE 2026).
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