Ophthalmic Optics/Optometry

full time

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor
Degree

6 semesters

Standard period of study (amount)

Jena

Location

September 2025 (Germans and inhabitants)

September 2025 (EU), September 2025 (Non-EU)
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Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

Ophthalmic Optics

Focus

Optometry, Biomedicine, Physiological Optics, Lighting Engineering, Ophthalmology Technology, Contact Lens, Magnifying visual aids, Optics and Technology of Visual Aids, Marketing and Company Management, Technical and Physical Optics

Annotation

- unique combination of optometric and technical contents at the traditional optics location Jena - experienced lecturers with practical and scientific competence - high practical component (approx. 50% of the degree is applied practice) - optional master craftsman examination possible after 2 years - clinical and ophthalmic technical contents for activities in specialized optician shops/institutes, ophthalmological institutions as well as industry and research - small groups for optimal learning conditions Are you still undecided about your choice of degree programme? Our Engineering orientation year for technical degree courses is designed specifically to help technology enthusiasts decide on the right degree course. Find out more at:

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

Admission requirements (Link)

Admission requirements

Entrance qualification for general OR subject-restricted higher education OR higher education at a university of applied sciences Training as an optician OR alternatively an 8-week preparatory internship - Proof of an 8-week pre-study internship with an optician. In justified exceptional cases, a missing pre-internship can be made up to 3 semesters during lecture-free periods.)

Lecture period

  • 01.04.2024 - 13.07.2024
  • 13.10.2025 - 07.02.2026

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2025/2026)
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    15.05.2025 - 30.09.2025

    May vary for specific courses.

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    15.05.2025 - 30.09.2025

    The application deadline may vary for some degree courses. Please see the website of the University of Applied Sciences Jena for information about the specific deadline for your desired course of study: If you have any questions regarding admission, please contact: international(at)eah-jena.de

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    15.05.2025 - 30.09.2025

    The application deadline may vary for some degree courses. Please see the website of the University of Applied Sciences Jena for information about the specific deadline for your desired course of study: Please apply via If you have any questions regarding admission, please contact: international(at)eah-jena.de

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    15.05.2025 - 30.09.2025

    Application: online Enrolment: by post

Languages of instruction

Main language

German