Apply to NANO-PHOT

Why to apply ?

The Nano-Phot Graduate School (GS) aims at offering an unparalleled 5-years programme of excellence, with an international dimension and in direct contact with scientific and socioeconomic stakes related to the use of light, on a nanometric scale and in a sustainable development approach.

Creating a global dimension, this GS dedicated to nanophotonics involves research staff in an ambitious education program in order to train the next generations of researchers and professionals at the cutting edge of nanophotonic’s sciences and technologies.

Nano-Phot is based on four pillars:

• the internationalization of our research and training,
• the cross-fertilization between academics, industry and society,
• the use of innovative teaching methods, involving new teaching technics and tools,
• the promotion of interdisciplinarity in the frame of nano-optics and its applications

Student Interview

Application procedure

The next application process will start from February 2026, for an entry in September ONLY (no re-entry possible in February).

 

English level:

Please note that the NANO-PHOT program is entirely taught in English, thus it requires a good level in English. A certification is not mandatory to apply but the required level in English corresponds to the following certifications:
Cambridge KET: 133–139
TOEFL iBT: 0–56
IELTS: 3.0–3.5
TOEIC L&R: 225–545
PTE Academic: 23–28
Trinity GESE: Grades 3–4
Trinity ISE Foundation: A2

For foreign students

Application Dates & Deadlines

The application platform will be open from ?? February 2026 to ?? April 2026 (dates to come).

ALL applications should begin by an email to the NANO-PHOT contact (see the insert "Contact") and by opening a file on "Etudes en France" website (if applicable).

Then, ALL applications should been made through the mentionned website platform (see below). You will need to upload the following documents :

• Motivation letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Last completed degree
• Transcript of marks and description of each followed lecture, for each academic year after High School.
• A recommandation letter (from a teacher or a supervisor)
• ID

Please make one document including a scan of the original document plus (if the original is in another language) a certified translation into English and/or French.
 

Download the guide for applicants HERE

Format: Scanned and saved as a PDF file (photos are not accepted). File size should be 10MB or less.


 

Pour les étudiants français

Dates de candidature

La plateforme nationale de candidature "Mon Master" est accessible du 17 février 2026 au 16 mars 2026.
 
Vous devrez fournir:

• Votre CV
• Vos relevés de notes niveau Licence (Semestre 5 inclus)
• Vos relevés de notes de Master 1 si vous postulez seulement en M2
• Une lettre de motivation précisant votre intérêt pour la formation au regard de votre projet professionnel