Student Mobility

Student Mobility

Phortify Student Mobility

Internships

Exchanges

Research Mobility

Learn, train, and explore Europe through Phortify’s photonics network.

Phortify Jena Campus

Pick a Phortify Mobility Route

Choose one or more routes to explore mobility options for study, research, or industry experience across the Phortify network.

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Study Route

Academic exchanges and Phortify-labelled courses at partner universities.

Courses

Labs

Projects

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Research Route

Research stays, thesis work, and joint supervision in leading photonics groups.

Short stays

Thesis

R&D

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Internship Route

Industry and applied research internships with Phortify partners across Europe.

Industry

Start-ups

Institutes

Phortify Mobility offers students the chance to study, research, or intern across Europe through structured mobility windows embedded in the Photonics Master programmes.

Students can follow specialised modules at partner universities, join research groups for short or extended stays, or take part in industry internships and applied projects. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, broaden your horizons, or build your professional network, PHORTIFY mobility ensures that these opportunities fit smoothly into your study plan.

How Phortify Supports Mobility

A dedicated support structure helps plan, organise, and successfully complete mobility activities across the Phortify network.

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Placement Assistance

Support finding internships or research group placements aligned with learning goals.

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Academic Advising

Guidance for planning mobility windows within the Master curriculum.

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Learning Agreements

Support preparing agreements and ensuring academic recognition.

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Scholarships & Grants

Access to Phortify scholarships, mobility funding, and travel support.

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Mentorship & Inclusion

Mentoring and coaching for underrepresented groups to ensure equal participation.

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Practical Guidance

Administrative support and practical help before and during mobility.

Phortify Leibniz-IPHT man in the lab

How to Join Phortify Mobility?

Follow the departure steps below to include a mobility period in the PHORTIFY Master Track.

Step 1
Enrol

Enrol at one of the seven Phortify universities and select the Phortify Master Track to embed mobility windows in the curriculum.

Step 1
Step 2
Explore

Review Phortify opportunities: exchanges, research stays, internships, and specialised modules.

Step 2
Step 3
Plan

Confirm timing, credits, and academic recognition with the mobility or programme coordinator.

Step 3
Step 4
Apply

Complete the required documents and agreements, with guidance from Phortify support services.

Step 4
Step 5
Mobility

Carry out the mobility period, gain academic credit and professional experience, and receive Phortfiy Certification of the activities.

Step 5