The study committee of the Joint International Master in Photonics programme met in Vilnius on 13-14 March. The "Erasmus Mundus" International Master Programme "Intelligent Photonics for Security Reliability Sustainability and Safety" is jointly run by four universities: Université Jean Monnet (UJM) in Saint-Étienne, the program also involves the University of Eastern Finland (UEF), the University of Vilnius (VU) in Lithuania and the Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC) in France, as well as numerous associated partners from both academia and industry.
Students of this programme have the opportunity to study in a different country each semester. The first semester is spent in France, the second in Finland and the third in Lithuania. The first students will arrive at Vilnius University in September this year.
Scientists from the Institute of Photonics and Nanotechnology at Vilnius University's Faculty of Physics, who took part in the programme's study committee meetings, shared that during last week's meetings in Vilnius, the lists of students were approved, scholarships were allocated and the further study process was agreed.
The programme is designed to offer students unrivalled training in intelligent photonics, a field that combines cutting-edge technologies using light and waves with the power of AI for processing large volumes of data. The training covers fundamental topics as well as applications, and is based on courses, projects, seminars and internships. Students will thus acquire state-of-the-art knowledge, valuable practical experience in industry and research laboratories, and networking opportunities. The aim of the network of universities is to prepare future engineers and researchers to excel in fast-moving fields that stimulate innovation and technological advances.