Flexible learning pathways, international experiences, digital skills training, and industry connections—designed around what students need today.
Phortify Core, the central hub linking Europe’s top photonics educators and industry, offering harmonised, high-quality training and certifications.
Each Phortify partner offers its own Photonics Master programme. Within this structure, a dedicated 30 ECTS elective package gives access to Phortify-labelled courses across the network.
Home institution Photonics Master curriculum
Phortify elective package (minimum 30 ECTS)
VUB – Belgium
FSU Jena – Germany
UGent – Belgium
POLIMI – Italy
TU/e – Netherlands
WUT – Poland
UEF – Finland
Visual representation only — the highlighted segment corresponds to a minimum of 30 ECTS Phortify-labelled courses within the Master’s programmes
Students select Phortify-labelled courses (minimum 30 ECTS) as part of their elective choices, ensuring full compatibility with programme and graduation requirements. This structure provides access to the full Phortify curriculum, while allowing students to tailor their learning pathway within the framework of their home institution.
Phortify provides access to specialised photonics and digital-skills courses, state-of-the-art research infrastructure, and strong links with industry partners across Europe.
Access to research laboratories, cleanrooms, testbeds, and simulation tools that support hands-on learning and experimental work at the forefront of photonics.
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Specialised photonics and digital-skills courses offered across seven partner universities, enabling flexible and advanced training within an integrated European framework.
Collaborations with photonics companies and R&D institutes, offering opportunities for internships, industry projects, and real-world application of acquired skills.
Mobility windows are integrated directly into each Phortify Master programme, enabling study periods at one or more partner universities without extending the duration of the degree. This framework supports specialised training, access to laboratories and expertise across Europe, and can be combined with internships or research stays.
One-time enrolment at your Phortify university, valid for the full programme and all mobility activities — no secondary registrations required
Phortify mobility window embedded in the programme, allowing temporary study or research periods at partner institutions.
Access to specialised courses, laboratories, and expertise across Europe, which can be combined with internships or research stays.
Integrated into the Master curriculum
Study at one or more partner universities
Combine mobility with internships or research
Your journey to photonics excellence starts here.
The Phortify Certificate is awarded to students who complete the Phortify track (minimum 30 ECTS) within their Master’s programme and recognises advanced, internationally oriented and industry-aligned training.
Additional credential alongside the Master’s degree, signalling specialised photonics and digital-skills training, mobility experience, and strong professional readiness.
≥ 30 ECTS Phortify Track
Advanced electives in photonics and digital skills.
Recognition of periods spent at partner institutions and in industry placements.
Coursework and projects co-shaped with photonics companies and research institutes.
Evidence of experience in a European network and readiness for careers in photonics.
Follow these four steps to join the Phortify Master Track and access specialised courses, mobility, and student support.
Select one of the Phortify partner universities and apply for their existing Photonics Master's programme.
Complete the admission process at your chosen university and enroll in its Photonics Master's programme. This is your formal entry point into the Phortify Master Track.
In consultation with your programme coordinator, select Phortify-labelled courses and activities. This includes specialised modules that support advanced photonics and digital skills.
Benefit from Phortify's added value: flexible modules, international mobility windows, internships with industry and research partners, and targeted student support and mentoring. Upon successful completion, you receive an official Phortify Certificate on top of your Master's degree.
