Bachelor
German + English
Mathematics & Natural Sciences
Research School for Advanced Photon Science (RS-APS)
Bachelor
About the Program
The Research School of Advanced Photon Science (RS-APS) is the doctoral research school of the Helmholtz Institute Jena. The institute was established on the physics campus of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena in 2009, and it is a division of the GSI Helmholtz Center for Heavy Ion Research, which is headquartered near Darmstadt. In this way, the institute connects the large-scale research facilities available at the Helmholtz Center with the established expertise of university working groups. RS-APS provides training for the next generation of scientists, working at the cutting-edge research infrastructures of today and tomorrow. RS-APS maintains a close collaboration with the Helmholtz Graduate School HGS-HIRe for FAIR (the umbrella school for PhD students at GSI) as well as the graduate school of the Abbe Center of Photonics. Our members therefore enjoy additional access to all events and courses hosted by our partners. RS-APS currently supports about 60 doctoral students in Jena, as well as in Darmstadt, Frankfurt and Hamburg. Scientific Profile: Extreme Electromagnetic Fields Warm Dense Matter Coupling of Intense Light to Matter Measurement techniques and diagnostics (x-ray optics, lasers, spectrometers, detectors, etc.)
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The Research School of Advanced Photon Science (RS-APS) is the doctoral research school of the Helmholtz Institute Jena. The institute was established on the physics campus of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena in 2009, and it is a division of the GSI Helmholtz Center for Heavy Ion Research, which is headquartered near Darmstadt. In this way, the institute connects the large-scale research facilities available at the Helmholtz Center with the established expertise of university working groups. RS-APS provides training for the next generation of scientists, working at the cutting-edge research infrastructures of today and tomorrow. RS-APS maintains a close collaboration with the Helmholtz Graduate School HGS-HIRe for FAIR (the umbrella school for PhD students at GSI) as well as the graduate school of the Abbe Center of Photonics. Our members therefore enjoy additional access to all events and courses hosted by our partners. RS-APS currently supports about 60 doctoral students in Jena, as well as in Darmstadt, Frankfurt and Hamburg. Scientific Profile: Extreme Electromagnetic Fields Warm Dense Matter Coupling of Intense Light to Matter Measurement techniques and diagnostics (x-ray optics, lasers, spectrometers, detectors, etc.)
General Requirements
Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.
Academic qualification
A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).
Language
Depending on your chosen track: German at C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF) or English (IELTS ~6.5 / TOEFL iBT ~90).
Typical documents
- Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
- Language certificate
- Passport and passport photo
- Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
- Letter of motivation (for many programs)
- Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)
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How do I apply to Research School for Advanced Photon Science (RS-APS) at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Research School for Advanced Photon Science (RS-APS) at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Is Research School for Advanced Photon Science (RS-APS) at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena taught in German or English? ▼
This Bachelor programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the Research School for Advanced Photon Science (RS-APS) programme cost? ▼
No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for Research School for Advanced Photon Science (RS-APS) at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).
When is the application deadline? ▼
Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.
Can I work in Germany while studying Research School for Advanced Photon Science (RS-APS)? ▼
Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.
How do I apply to Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena — directly or via uni-assist? ▼
Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.