Welcome to the KSOP - Karlsruhe School of Optics & Photonics
The Karlsruhe School of Optics & Photonics (KSOP), Graduate School at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, provides both multidisciplinary Master and Doctorate Programs in Optics & Photonics taught in English. The educational concept is designed to qualify students for accelerated careers at world leading academic institutions and in high-technology industries. KSOP also has a strong focus on research which shows by the many publications, patents, awards and more that have been achieved by KSOP students, alumni, professors, and members.
Students benefit from cooperations with the Optics industry. Partnerships with global corporations such as ZEISS, Polytec, and BOSCH, as well as with small and medium-sized enterprises facilitate their first career steps for those who are heading towards the industry. On top, KSOP provides its students with additional career training, networking events, free language courses and state of the art labs.
KSOP PI Christian Koos has received the Karl Heinz Beckurts Award 2025 for his work on energy-efficient optical communication technologies. His innovations in optical microchips enable faster data transfer using a fraction of the energy compared to conventional electronic systems, with applications ranging from data centers to AI systems. Several of his technologies are already in practical use, including in start-ups he co-founded.
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We celebrated 25 years of the International Department. As the first Graduate School of KIT, KSOP leads in Optics & Photonics with world-class research, interdisciplinary programs, and strong academic-industry connections.
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We are pleased to welcome Dr. Gan Huang as a new Principal Investigator at KSOP. He will contribute to the research areas Photonics Materials & Devices and Solar Energy.
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Do you have a first degree in natural or engineering sciences? Are you looking for a Master Program that bridges your undergraduate optics classes with the in-depth knowledge that is essential for cutting-edge research?
The KSOP Master Program prepares you for an exciting career in the field of Optics & Photonics!
The portal is open now and waiting for your application!