Light Sciences and Technology

This international Master is a Graduate Program of the University of Bordeaux Graduate Research School. The program focuses on knowledge and innovation in light sciences and technologies and provides a multidisciplinary environment for first-class research and education.

Quick Facts

  
Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)
Starting Date: The academic year generally starts end September/early October and finishes end May the following year
Tuition Fee: Annual registration fees for all selected applicants are calculated according to the rules and regulations of the University of Bordeaux. Please consult the Admission & Financing section and/or the University of Bordeaux website for specific details.
Location: University of Bordeaux

Program outline

The international Master in Light Sciences and Technologies (LIGHT S&T) is a Graduate Program of the University of Bordeaux. Selected as an “Initiative of Excellence”, the program provides a multidisciplinary environment for first-class research and education.

Scientific scope:

  • Laser & photonics
  • Extreme regimes of light
  • Biophotonics & imaging
  • Materials for photonics
  • Quantum sciences & Quantum technologies
  • Condensed matter
  • Nanosciences
  • Optoelectronics
  • Photochemistry
  • Molecular photonics

Strengths

  • An integrated, interdisciplinary program, provided by both academic and industrial experts.
  • A “hands-on”, cross-cutting and immersive training in research laboratories and cutting-edge facilities
  • International mobility opportunities and / or training within the industrial sector.
  • Double degree opportunity with the Institut d’Optique Graduate School.
  • Paid internship as of the first year of the Master program.

The program benefits from the support of the International Master program of the University of Bordeaux Initiative of Excellence (IdEx) and the French National Research Agency.

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When preparing for my mobility experience, I read up a lot about French universities and decided that the University of Bordeaux was the most interesting option for me. This long-standing, traditional university is highly renowned in France and the world, and welcomes many international students. The city of Bordeaux is world-famous, located in a beautiful and diverse region – it is a wine-producing area close to the ocean and the mountains – and I can confirm that it lives up to its great reputation!

Anita Bueno-Tavares // Bachelor student from São Paulo State University (UNESP), Brazil // Field of studies: Law

Careers

After graduation, students are fully prepared to pursue doctoral studies and a career in research. They may also work as scientists or R&D engineers within the industrial field.

Research

  • Doctoral studies in academic research or R&D engineering

    Business sectors

  • Light sources
  • Quantum technologies
  • Laser processing and 3D manufacturing
  • Sensors and multi-responsive detection systems
  • Smart and reconfigurable integrated photonics systems based on innovative hybrid nanotechnologies
  • Optical components and devices manufacturing
  • Innovative optical materials
  • Pharmaceutical companies (drug screening and testing)
  • Bio-imaging

Other opportunities

  • Teaching, education and dissemination of scientific knowledge
  • Linking public and private actors in research, development and marketing