Working on problems together.
ASP is permanently offering open PhD and postdoctoral positions. In addition, you can spontaneously apply at every single research group at any time.
Working on problems together.
Image: Anna Schroll

Abbe School of Photonics

Upcoming events at ASP and partners

  1. Several students talking
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
    Intercultural Training (in English)
    13:00 ·
    • Workshop

    Train your intercultural communication and sensitivity! Free - register now!

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    • public
    • barrier-free
    • Subject to registration
  2. Prof. Ulf Peschel.
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    New Frontiers in Optics: From Non-Linear Optics to Quantum Technologies
    14:00 ·
    • Conference

    Scientific Symposium at the occassion of the 60th birthday of Prof. Ulf Peschel

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    • public
  3. Logo Together in Jena
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    Together in Jena: Welcome Party
    19:30 ·
    • Festive event

    Let's learn Bachata!

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    • public
    • barrier-free
  4. Erasmus Student Network Jena logo
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    ESN: IKEA Trip
    9:30 ·
    • Excursion

    Erasmus Student Network: Shopping Trip IKEA (Erfurt)

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    • public
  5. Hiking
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    Hike to the smokey trees (Perückensträucher)
    10:00 ·
    • Excursion

    Join us on our beautiful hike to the smoke trees and let's enjoy the colours of the autumn!

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    • public
  6. Logo of the Student Council of the University of Jena
    Graphic: StuRa (Universität Jena)
    Rethink the IntRo!
    18 s.t. ·
    • Workshop

    We, the student department for intercultural exchange are inviting you to come to get to know us and come up with ideas for the new semester. What kind of events do you wish us to organize?, How can we help you during your stay in Jena?, Every idea is welcome. We are looking forward to meeting you!

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All events

Who we are

Working on problems together.

Image: Anna Schroll

The Abbe School of Photonics (ASP) offers internationalized education programs with multidisciplinary coverage in the field of optics, photonics and quantum technology. Topics range from current scientific aspects to engineering with product applications possible in major economic sectors, such as information and communication technology, medicine and health, manufacturing, and energy consumption. Enrolled students are trained for positions in the technical industry or in the world of scientific research in higher academia. Our school is part of a full-scale education photonics program under the auspices of the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena. Students enrolled in our Master of Science in Photonics or Master of Science in Quantum Science & Technology programs are offered a distinguished education track starting at the Bachelor level, continuing in the Master's degree program and culminating in a coordinated doctoral program (equivalent to Ph.D. level). Very attractive scholarships are available for high-performance applicants. Likewise, students who are enrolled in a Master of Science in Physics can specialize in optics and photonics by choosing from among all elective modules offered by ASP.

What we do

Front facet of the ACP research building.

Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)

The Master's degree and doctoral programs are based on the profound experience in optics education which distinguishes the Friedrich Schiller University Jena. The university has established optics and photonics as one of its key profile fields in education and research. ASP's education programs are embedded in the modern research environment of the Abbe Center of Photonics (ACP). This interfaculty center of the FSU Jena maintains strong bonds with local research institutions, such as the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision EngineeringExternal link, the Leibniz Institute of Photonic TechnologyExternal link, and the Helmholtz Institute JenaExternal link, as well as with several prominent industrial partners.

Seven good reasons for Jena

  • Campus by night
    Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)
    Jena is a student cityExternal link

    20 % of Jena's citizens are students. They value the city’s modern infrastructure, its diverse student culture, parks and recreation areas, theaters, cinemas, shops, cafés, and restaurants!

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