Degree program Sustainable Electronics and Photonics (Master)
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Planned changes

Please note: starting in the 2026/27 winter semester, the program will be called “Sustainable Electronics and Phototonics”

Admission requirements

• In Germany recognised university degree that qualifies for a profession in a natural science or engineering field, or any other university degree that qualifies for a profession in a study course with comparable skills' acquisition, especially in higher mathematics.
• Good command of the English language. If English is not the native language of the applicant, a certificate of proficiency at level C1 or CEFR must be presented (e.g., by an internationally available test, preferably IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 550 points / iBT 95 points).
• Proof of special aptitude to study for the Master's program: Organic and Molecular Electronics. This includes sound knowledge of the basics of classical physics with mechanics, Electrodynamics, optics, thermodynamics, and quantum theory, as well as good knowledge of the composition of matter.

Aptitude assessment procedure

The participation in an aptitude assessment or selection procedure is a prerequisite for enrollment in this degree program. Please note that the deadline for submitting an application may be earlier than the application deadlines for the degree program (see above under application deadlines). The following links will provide you with information on all documents to be submitted within the specified deadline and on the relevant regulations.

• Information and documents to be submitted
• Notes on the webpages of the faculty

Notes on the application process

If, at the time of application, proof of the first degree qualifying the applicant for a profession is not yet available, the application will be considered under the precondition that 80% of the credit points attainable for the degree have already been achieved based on completed module examinations or the final thesis and the colloquium (if applicable). A certification from the awarding institute of higher education (examination office) serves as proof of the above-mentioned academic achievements. You can find the appropriate form on the Admissions Office website.

General information about the degree program

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The degree program covers the fields of semiconductor technology, electronics including nanoelectronics and molecular electronics, photonics and optoelectronics, organic and other “Beyond Moore” semiconductor materials, analytics and measurement technology, as well as processing technology. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the degree program also includes concepts addressing relevant sustainability issues, such as resource extraction and resource use in manufacturing and processing. Depending on the student’s choice, it also includes a concentration area with topics in the field of electronics, for example, components, applications of organic, perovskite-based, or molecular electronics, and memory technology, as well as topics in photonics and optoelectronics, such as novel photovoltaics, nano-optics, and modern light sources, nanotechnology and structuring, as well as German as a foreign language course and the methodology of scientific work.

Study contents

The Master's degree program lasts four semesters, and features a curriculum organized over the first three semesters. In the fourth semester, students write their Master's thesis and defend it to complete the degree program. The degree program has a modular structure and consists of lectures, exercises, seminars, tutorials, internships, laboratory work, research projects, and language courses.

The degree program comprises nine required modules and a specialization in either electronics (Major in electronics with a Minor in photonics and nanotechnology) or photonics (Major in photonics with a Minor in electronics and nanotechnology). In addition, students may choose one of four elective compulsory modules.

First semester: Semiconductor technology, organic semiconductors, concepts of molecular modeling, fundamentals of semiconductor physics, circuit design, solid-state and quantum physics.

Second semester: Optoelectronics, printing technology, core courses from the selected major and minor in the fields of electronics, photonics, and nanotechnology.

Third semester: Molecular electronics, physical characterization of organic and organic-inorganic thin films, fundamentals of sustainability in the development, manufacturing, and disposal of devices, materials for nanoelectronics, additional courses from the major, work experience project ★

Fourth semester: Master’s thesis and defense

★ The Work Experience Project module offers the opportunity to complete an internship or an independent research project as part of the Master’s degree program.

Particularities

What makes this program unique is the mandatory integration of sustainability across the entire lifecycle of "Beyond Moore" technologies, such as organic semiconductors, perovskites, and 2D materials. It offers a rare, highly specialized choice between majors in Electronics and Photonics and provides direct preparation for industrial practice through the integrated Work Experience Project.

Occupational fields

• Research and Teaching Institutions
• Industrial Research and Development
• Sustainable Electronics and Photonics Manufacturing
• Optoelectronics and Nanotechnology Sectors
• Quality Assurance
• Technical Consulting
• Management
• Technical Sales and Distribution
• Public Authorities and Regulatory Bodies
• Doctoral Studies (PhD Programs)

Study documents

The official announcements of TU Dresden include all published regulations . Please use the search bar to find the document you need: Official proclamation

The regulations are also available on each institution’s website.

Contacts

Admissions Office

Faculty of Physics

International Office

Additional information