How to apply

The selection in Master is based on the quality of the academic background and on students' motivation.

Application dates for 2022-2023

  • Campus France : October 10th, 2021 to January 1st, 2022
  • Apoflux : to be confirmed
  • Application portal for international students: February-March, 2022

Information :

  • International students (except those covered by a Campus France procedure) will apply around February - March on these portals :

First year

Second year

  • They must check if their country of residence is part of the list the Campus France countries, and contact their Campus France office to know the application procedure and associated calendar.

Who can apply ?

The Light S&T Master program is open to motivated French and International students holding a Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Engineering.  The selection is based on a fair competitive process.

How to apply ?

The application process is different whether you are an international student, a European student or a french student.

  • International students residing in a country that is affected by the "Etudes en France procedure" must apply via the Campus France website. Check the list of countries and the deadlines.Contact your Campus France office to know the application process and check the calendar.
  • International students that are not residing in a country affected by the "Etudes en France procedure", as well as European students can apply on the online portals. They will then apply through Apoflux following the Apoflux calendar.
  • French students must apply through Apoflux.
  • Apoflux calendar : 
    • First year of Master : to be defined
    • Second year of Master : to be defined

Required documents

The following documents are required for the application:

  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.) or Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) If you have not yet finished your current academic degree, you may apply likewise with a preliminary transcript of records including all completed courses thus far;
  • a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV). Please list all stages of your education in chronological order. Further, we need a clear statement about your current status and/or occupation including information on current employments, unemployment, or parental leave;
  • a motivation letter (600 words at maximum and to be typed);
  • a transcript of records with marks;
  • your high school (=secondary school) leaving certificate with marks;
  • a copy of your passport;
  • a proof of English proficiency by:

-TOEFL , TOIEC, IELTS or an equivalent English test (minimum points/grades);

-Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE) exam or Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) exam

language exemptions: The following students are exempted from providing the proof of English proficiency :

- Nationals from the USA, U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or Canada, or - BSc and MSc graduates who obtained their qualification in one of these countries.

If applying for a scholarship, two additional letters of recommendation from professors are required. Please check the scholarship information and apply for scholarship funding if you are eligible.

IOGS double degree track

Students have the possibility to apply for the following double degree track : Master in Light Sciences and Technologies + SupOptique Engineer Diploma.

The track is composed by a 3 year training course :

1st year : corresponding to the 1st year of Master in Light Sciences and Technolgies

2nd year : corresponding to the second year of the Engineer training course (Institut d'Optique, Bordeaux)

3rd year : corresponding to the 3rd year of the Engineer training course + the second year of Master in Light Sciences and Technologies (combined courses)

Admission process :

To be admitted in 2nd year, students are required to obtain a minimum average of 14/20.

Applications have to be sent when applying for the 1st year of Master in Light Sciences and Technologies or after having validated the 1st year.

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Selection process

Once an application and supporting documents have been submitted, the files are reviewed by a selection committee.

The Selection Committee can contact pre-selected students for a Skype interview.

Tuition fees

Annual registration fees for all selected applicants are calculated according to the University of Bordeaux rules and regulations.

Partial exoneration can be granted upon request to the University of Bordeaux to students coming from outside of the EU and the EEA for the duration of their cursus.

For more information, click here.

Scolarships

750€/month scolarships are available on the basis of excellence academic criteria. Two letters of recommendation from Professors are requested when applying.

Updated on 12/10/2021

Contact

Light Sciences and Technologies Graduate Program
Université de Bordeaux

Institut d’Optique d’Aquitaine
Rue François Mitterrand
33405 Talence - France

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Apoflux procedure