Overview

The science of light, once confined to research labs and science fiction novels, has found its way into our everyday lives. The applications of optics can be seen everywhere. A list of more common examples of these applications include laser printers, fiber optic communication, internet switches, fiber optic telephone lines, compact disc players, credit cards bearing holograms, grocery checkout scanners, computers and eye surgery.

The Optical Engineering program of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology stresses laboratory instruction. We also encourage students to look at options for a double major, especially Optical Engineering with electrical, computer or mechanical engineering.

Educational Objectives

Our graduates will set their career path and advance beyond their entry-level position or progress toward the completion of an advanced degree.

Our graduates will make a positive impact on society.

Our graduates will behave ethically and act as responsible members of the engineering and science community.

Our graduates will continue to develop professionally

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Lasers & Fiber Optics

Geometrical Optics

Photonic Devices & Systems

Linear Optical Systems

Opto-Mech & Optical Engineering Lab

Fiber Optics & Application

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

194 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Terre Haute, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

The International Student Application

A letter of recommendation

An official copy of the secondary school record

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or Duolingo scores

Financial Support Statement must be completed.

Bank Statement: Must be dated within the last six months; Name of account holder must be present; Amount of money in the account must be listed; Must be in English, or include a certified English translation; Type of currency must be included.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

56910 USD / year

≈ 56910 USD / year
Out-of-State

56910 USD / year

≈ 56910 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

56910 USD / year

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Living costs

Terre Haute

United States

911 - 1475 USD / month

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Overview

Educational Objectives

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Terre Haute

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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