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Figure 2. A setup for studying the principle of a 3D movie based on polarisation. Photo: Niko Jouhkimainen, UEF.
in Electronics and Nanotechnology, covering light – matter interaction, optical systems and device fabrication. Students take courses such as Photonics and Optoelectronics and gain hands‐on experience in the cleanroom. Aalto also offers a Photonics and Nanotechnology minor open to all students. Research focuses on integrated photonics, optoelectronics, semiconductor lasers, nanomaterials and advanced optical phenomena.
Other universities Several universities integrate photonics within broader programmes rather than as a separate major. The University of Jyväskylä includes photonics‐related content in its multidisciplinary Master’ s in Nanoscience. At the University of Oulu, photonics is embedded in electrical engineering, with options in photonics and measurement technology. The University of Helsinki’ s materials research master’ s offers a specialisation in optics and photonics. The University of Turku includes photonics within its Master’ s in physical and chemical sciences, preparing students for R & D roles.
INTERNATIONAL JOINT MASTER’ S DEGREE PROGRAMS International and joint Master’ s programmes strengthen Finland’ s talent base and global appeal. By combining expertise from leading universities, they widen access to skilled students, serve industry needs and enhance quality, while helping retain international graduates in Finland’ s research and innovation ecosystem. UEF participates in three Erasmus Mundus programmes and TAU in one, all two‐year degrees with European and global partners, preparing students for high‐tech careers and doctoral studies.
iPSRS – Intelligent Photonics for Security, Reliability, Sustainability and Safety A Master’ s integrating photonics and AI to address challenges in security, safety, reliability and sustainability. It trains students in intelligent photonics, imaging, sensing and machine learning. Coordinated by Université Jean Monnet( UJM) with UEF, Vilnius University and University Paris-Est Créteil, it includes coursework, projects, seminars and internships.
IMLEX – Imaging and Light in Extended Reality A multidisciplinary Master’ s combining imaging, lighting and IT with a focus on extended‐reality applications. Coordinated by UEF with UJM, KU Leuven and Toyohashi University of Technology, it blends theory and practice through international mobility for XR‐industry roles and applied research.
COSI – Computational Colour and Spectral Imaging A Master’ s specialising in computational colour science and spectral imaging, combining photonics, optics, image processing, computer vision and data science for applications from multimedia to biomedical and industrial imaging. Coordinated by NTNU with UJM, the University of Granada and UEF, it features strong industry collaboration, applied research, internships and thesis work.
EuroPhotonics – International Master’ s Programme in Photonics Engineering, Biomedical Imaging, Quantum Optics, Laser Optics, Optics for Astronomy, Nanophotonics and Biophotonics A long‐running Erasmus Mundus programme offering advanced education from fundamentals to cutting‐edge research. Training spans photonics engineering, laser and quantum optics, nanophotonics, biophotonics, biomedical imaging and astronomy optics, combining theory, labs and a research‐focused thesis. Coordinated by Aix‐Marseille University with TAU, KIT, the University of Barcelona, Vilnius University and other partners, its mobility and joint degree prepare graduates for high‐tech industry and research careers.
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL COOPERATION NETWORKS Educational cooperation networks connect universities, industry and other partners to deliver flexible, high‐quality learning. They enable joint courses, shared expertise and coordinated programme development, especially in emerging technologies, and support lifelong learning.
FiTech and LUMA Centre Finland FiTech unites Finnish universities offering engineering education and provides free courses in AI, machine learning, energy engineering and wood materials. Although
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