Why Photonics?
Photonics powers everything: from AI and space exploration to next-gen healthcare,
renewable energy & climate and digital infrastructure.
Photonics is the science and engineering of light — and it’s powering some of the most exciting technologies of our time. From ultrafast internet and medical imaging to clean energy, autonomous vehicles and quantum computing, photonics sits at the heart of global innovation. Our joint master’s programme gives you the unique chance to study this rapidly growing field through a multidisciplinary lens, combining physics, engineering and advanced photonics.
Student stories
- Davide Colucci, Italy | MSPE Alumnus, PhD student - IMEC (Belgium)
"After my bachelor's in physics, I was looking for a more application-oriented master and the master's programme in photonics at VUB fulfilled and surpassed my expectations. It offers the perfect mix of theoretical and practical knowledge and gave me access to cutting-edge facilities. The attention to didactic quality and the care for students’ future careers are unmatched. I strongly recommend this study programme to anyone wishing to excel in the field of photonics."
After graduation
What about after-student life? The Master of Photonics Engineering has all the right ingredients to prepare you for a bright future. We are proud to say that all our graduates find relevant jobs within a few months after graduating, some in their own country and some internationally. 100% employability is what we aim for.
As consultant, engineer or researcher, you might find yourself in the driver's seat working in domains such as life sciences, biotechnology, telecommunications, sustainable energy, agrifood or Industry 4.0. Next to an inspiring job in the industry, you might also consider a career at an academic research group and become a professor yourself.
Is this programme for you?
A better idea of the programme?
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