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Master of Optics and Photonics
- Orlando, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of Science in Optics and Photonics at Montana State University is a programme in laser engineering, Remote sensing and photonics.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Evaluate advanced concepts in Optics and Photonics
- Integrate foundational concepts
- Research and professional practice related to Optics and Photonics
- And communicate evidence-based solutions to complex disciplinary problems.
Career outcomes
- For-profit industry
- Academia
- Government
Curriculum
- Interdisciplinary programme with a thesis (Plan A) or professional paper (Plan B)
- Focusing on laser engineering
- Remote sensing
- Lidar and signal processing. Admission is rolling
- With possible College of Letters & Science deadlines.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree from an accredited or governmentally recognised institution with GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate work or the last 60 upper-division hours
- English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 120)
- Programmes may require GRE or GMAT and other items.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (US or equivalent foreign) from an accredited or governmentally recognised institution, UCF College of Graduate Studies does the international credential evaluation, Some programmes require a WES, Silny or TEC course-by-course evaluation, GRE or GMAT where the programme requires, Per-programme extras (resume, Goal statement, Recommendation letters).
Documents you’ll need
- Bachelor Degree Transcript
- Bachelor Degree Certificate
- English Proficiency Results if required
- Program-Specific Supplemental Materials if applicable.
How to apply
- Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
- Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $23,077 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $30 USD |
| Deposit | $45,912 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Optics and Photonics |
| Department | Optics and Photonics |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $23,077 USD per year. The application fee is $30 USD. The deposit is $45,912 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,318 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3.

