School of Sciences and Engineering
Department of Physics
University of Crete
The MSc Photonics & Nanoelectronics is an intensive, research-led program with a separate focus on:
You will learn about advanced topics in the area of your choice by selecting suitable courses.
You will be exposed to a wide range of research techniques and will have the opportunity to conduct and write up your own project under the supervision of well-known researchers in the field.
Accreditation by HAHE (2024) fully compliant
English. All courses are taught in English. The master thesis is written in English
90
18 months
October each year. The maximum number of admitted MSc students per year is 20 (after an open call around June). The selection is based on qualifications
Full time and in person
No tuition fees
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The Department of Physics of the University of Crete organizes each year an 18-month intensive Master's Degree Program in 'Photonics & Nanoelectronics'.
The curriculum is a combination of advanced general physics courses, and a number of elective courses from a wide spectrum of modern physics reflecting the interests and activities in the Department. The curriculum includes an original research thesis project, which is an integral part of the program.
The experimental or theoretical Master's thesis project is carried out under the supervision of a faculty member or researcher of the Department, in a modern cutting-edge research area. The general scientific areas covered by the program are Photonics and Nanoelectronics.
The state-of-the-art facilities of the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser at the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH) are available for the implementation of the research project.
The graduate program in 'Photonics & Nanoelectronics' has a nominal duration of 3 semesters (18 months).
To obtain their Master's degree, students must complete 90 ECTS; 60 from courses and 30 from a research project.
Students who are unable to complete their studies within the above mentioned 18-month period, may request an extension at least 2 months before the end of the program. This extension can be granted for at most 12 additional months and only in exceptional cases following a decision by the Graduate Program Committee.
The rough deadline of applications to the Masters Program for the academic year 2026-2027 is July 2026.
A more detailed announcement of active calls, with specific deadline dates and application instructions, appears in the link below when the application process opens. In the meantime, interested applicants can contact the graduate program secretary Ms Matalliotaki at pgrad@physics.uoc.gr.
Call for applications 2026-2027
The application and supporting documents can only be submitted online through the website: https://postgrad.cict.uoc.gr.
Candidates should (a) create a user account, (b) edit their application, filling in the corresponding fields on the website, and uploading files for the remaining requirements, and (c) make the final submission, before the announced deadline. For more details see the active call announcement above.
The classes of the winter semester begin on Monday 22 September 2025 and are completed on Friday 19 December 2025.
| Title | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Compulsory Courses | |
| Φ-703: Applied Quantum Physics [Instructor: N. Flytzanis] | 6 |
| Φ-665: Quantum Electronics Ι – Theory and Technology of Lasers [Instructor: D. Charalambidis] | 6 |
| Special Compulsory Course | |
| Φ-965: Laboratory Teaching I [Instructors: P. Rakitzis, V. Niarchos] | 3 |
| Elective Courses | |
| Φ-565: Foundations of Modern Optics [Instructor: D. Papazoglou] | 5 |
| Φ-677: Science of Thin Films and Electronic Nanostructures [Instructor: A. Georgakilas] | 5 |
| Φ-567: Advanced Atomic and Molecular Physics [Instructor: Wolf von Klitzing] | 5 |
| Φ-573: Semiconductor Physics Laboratory [Instructor: A. Adikimenakis] | 5 |
| Φ-800: Quantum Optics and Quantum Information [Instructor: P. Lambropoulos] | 5 |
| Φ-841: Special Topics in Condensed Matter Physics [Instructor: X. Zotos] | 5 |
| Φ-964: Special Topics in Micro- and Nano-Electronics [Instructor: A. Georgakilas] | 5 |
Τhe classes of the spring semester start on 9 February 2026 and are completed on 22 May 2026.
| Title | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Compulsory Course | |
| Φ-572: Physics of Semiconductor Devices [Instructor: A. Georgakilas] | 6 |
| Special Compulsory Course | |
| Φ-696: Modern Research Topics and Techniques [Instructor: E. Iliopoulos] | 16 |
| Φ-966: Laboratory Teaching II [Instructors: P. Rakitzis, V. Niarchos] | 3 |
| Elective Courses | |
| Φ-563: High-Power Narrow-Pulse Lasers [Instructor: D. Charalambidis] | 5 |
| Φ-675: Semiconductor Optoelectronic Devices [Instructor: N. Pelekanos] | 5 |
| Φ-575: Physics of Two-Dimensional Semiconductor Devices [Instructor: G. Deligeorgis] | 5 |
| Φ-669: Advanced Methods in Computational Physics [Instructor: L. Lymperakis] | 5 |
| Φ-963: Special Topics in Photonics [Instructors: K. Makris, D. Psaltis] | 5 |