The international PhD in Light Sciences and Technologies is part of the University of Bordeaux Graduate Research School.
Selected within the French “Investments for the Future” program as an “Initiative of Excellence”, the three-year program focuses on knowledge and innovation in light sciences and technologies, providing a multidisciplinary environment for first-class PhD research. Students are offered complementary training with a strong emphasis on research and entrepreneurship skills.
Strengths:
Top-class research environment with a high-level of technical know-how.
Integrated, complementary training program (for both the research and business track), provided by academic and industrial players.
Cross-fertilizing environment, thanks to the strong involvement of 15 research laboratories as well as industrial R&D centers and transfer platforms. This environment prepares students for future academic and / or industrial careers in photonics.
Opportunities to apply for international mobility scholarships.
Dual PhD degree opportunities with our main international partners.
Individual support for all international doctoral students provided by a dedicated LIGHT S&T International Officer.
Academic Cooperation
The PhD program in Light Sciences and Technologies is managed by the University of Bordeaux.
Strong partnerships for international mobility and / or PhD co-supervision with:
Brazil: São Paulo State University (UNESP)
Canada: Université Laval & Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS)
Germany: Abbe School of Photonics, (FSU Jena)
South Korea: Yonsei University
USA: University of Central Florida (UCF)
To be confirmed
University of Bordeaux
351 cours de la Libération,
BORDEAUX,
Ile de France,
33405, France