Located in Orlando, Florida, the University of Central Florida is home to CREOL, The College of Optics and Photonics. As a leading institution for education and research in optics and photonics, we have the largest bachelor program in photonics in the United States. Designed specifically to meet the needs of industry, graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Photonic Science and Engineering are in high demand and command high salaries. Plus, with a diverse student body, the resources of both a large university, and hands-on research opportunities, students have the ability to gain experience and be competitive in job searches or applications for graduate school. Learn more about the B.S. in Photonic Science and Engineering!

The profile of the first cycle of full-time studies within Photonics Engineering was developed to provide an educational offer in the area of optomechatronics, especially in: the building of optical and optoelectronic equipment and its applications in optonumerical methods of inspection.

The world of information technology is always evolving. What is now commonplace was once a breakthrough. The Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) offers four distinct programs: Information Resource Management (IRM), Interactive Multimedia and Design (IMD), Network Technology (NET) and Optical Systems and Sensors (OSS).

The graduate certificate in Photonics is designed to help students deepen their understanding of light-based technologies without committing to a full master’s program. It covers fundamental topics li...

The BSc in Physics with Photonics program is designed to give students a strong foundation in physics, with a special focus on photonics, which is the study of light and its applications. Students wil...

The program in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Photonics is designed to equip students with a strong foundation in both electrical systems and light-based technologies. It covers core topics su...

National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) established the Graduate Institute of Electro-Optical Science and Technology (IEO) M.S. Program in 2001 under the College of Science, followed by the Ph.D. Program in 2005. The Undergraduate Program of Electro-Optical Engineering (UPEOE) was established in 2018 which provides the undergraduate Program under the College of technology and engineering.