Bachelor in Department of Photonics

The Department of Photonics at National Sun Yat-sen University, in southern Taiwan, offers a bachelor's degree program taught in English. Photonics is the study of light and its generation, control, transmission, and detection, drawing on principles from physics and electrical engineering to cover topics such as optics, lasers, optical fibers, imaging systems, and photonic devices. Undergraduate coursework typically begins with foundational physics and mathematics before introducing subjects such as wave optics, electromagnetics, laser fundamentals, semiconductor devices, and optical instrumentation, often supported by laboratory work in which students build and test optical systems. As students progress, coursework may extend into applied areas such as optical communication, sensing, or display technologies, depending on program structure and available electives. A bachelor's degree in photonics provides the technical foundation for entry-level roles in industries that rely on light-based technology or for continued study at the graduate level in photonics, optics, or a related engineering or physics discipline. Graduates commonly find opportunities in optoelectronics and semiconductor manufacturing, telecommunications, laser and imaging technology, and display industries, all of which depend on the design, production, or application of optical and photonic components. Because photonics increasingly underlies technologies in communication, computing, and medical devices, graduates are positioned to work across several growing technology sectors. Delivered in English, the program is designed to support international undergraduate students studying photonics in Taiwan alongside domestic classmates.