Program Overview

University Program Information

The University of Eastern Finland offers a range of programs in the field of photonics.

Master's Degree Programme in Photonics

The Master's Degree Programme in Photonics is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and applications of photonics.

• The program covers a wide range of topics, including optical sensing and imaging, optical components and their precision manufacturing, coherence photonics, photonics materials, and quantum photonics.
• The program is suitable for students with a background in physics or technology-related fields.

Doctoral Education (PhD) in Photonics

The doctoral education in photonics is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in the field of photonics.

• The program is suitable for students who have completed a master's degree in photonics or a related field.
• The program covers a wide range of topics, including optical sensing and imaging, optical components and their precision manufacturing, coherence photonics, photonics materials, and quantum photonics.

Joensuu Summer School on Optics

The Joensuu Summer School on Optics is a annual event that brings together students and researchers from around the world to learn about the latest developments in the field of optics.

• The summer school offers a range of courses and workshops on topics such as illumination design, stray light analysis, and optical system design.
• The summer school is suitable for students who have a background in physics or technology-related fields.

Course: Joensuu Summer School on Optics 2026

• Course Title: Joensuu Summer School on Optics 2026: Non-sequential illumination design and stray light analysis using Ansys Zemax OpticStudio
• Dates: 17.8.-21.8.2026
• Place: UEF, Joensuu campus, IT room M104
• Credits: 2 ECTS
• Teacher: Prof. Anni Lehmuskero
• Application Period: 6.2.2026-1.6.2026
• Learning Outcomes: The student learns the basics of illumination design and stray light analysis using the non-sequential mode of Ansys Zemax OpticStudio software.
• Content: The course covers the basics of illumination design and stray light analysis using Ansys Zemax OpticStudio software.
• Modes of Study: Active participation in lectures and exercises on-site, advance study exercise.
• Teaching Methods: Lectures and computer exercises using the software.
• Learning Material: Lecture notes and video material.
• Further Information: The summer school is organized on-site at Joensuu campus, and the maximum number of students is limited to 25.
• Qualifications: The summer school is suitable for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students in physics or technology-related fields with knowledge in optics/photonics fundamentals.
• Evaluation Scale: Pass/Fail
• Person in Charge: Anni Lehmuskero (UEF)
• Timetable: Lectures and exercises daily from 09:15-16:00.

Previous Summer School Courses

The Joensuu Summer School on Optics has been organized annually since 1995, covering a wide range of topics in the field of optics.

• Some of the previous courses include:
  • Diffractive Optics
  • Quantum Optics
  • Optical Communication
  • Fourier-transform spectroscopy
  • Optical System Design
  • Modern technologies in Optics and Optoelectronics
  • Crystal Optics
  • Color and Color Image Analysis
  • Classical Coherence Theory
  • Polarization of Light and Non-Linear Spectroscopy
  • Engineering of Appearance Reproduction
  • Introduction to Signal Analysis
  • Optical Interferometry
  • A practical course in Optical Communications
  • Modern microscopy
  • Design of Consumer Optics
  • Femtosecond laser micromachining
  • Introduction to terahertz spectroscopy
  • Nanocarbon Photonics and Optoelectronics (NPO2008)
  • Koli Workshop on Partial Electromagnetic Coherence and 3D Polarization
  • Summer School on Photonic Telecommunication Systems
  • Summer School on Color, Imaging and Information
  • Quantum Light & Matter
  • Tissue Optics and Measurements in Biophotonics
  • Optical Metrology and Fabrication
  • Printed Electronics and Photonics
  • Organic Optoelectronic Devices
  • Optical Engineering: Understanding Optical System by Experiments
  • Methods and tools for effective Quality improvements using Lean and Six Sigma
  • Joensuu Summer School on Optics 2019: eXpeRience your reality
  • Joensuu Summer School on Optics: Hyperspectral Imaging
  • Joensuu Summer School on Optics 2022: Glasses for optical fibres and other applications
  • Joensuu Summer School on Optics 2024: Quantum mechanics for photonics: From molecular spectroscopy to low dimensional materials applications
  • Joensuu Summer School on Optics 2025: Innovation Skills in Photonics