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ERASMUS MUNDUS JOINT MASTER PROGRAMME

SMARTLight

Smart LightWave Technologies for 6G Telecom Systems- Shaping the future of 6G communications through photonics, wireless technologies and artificial intelligence.

ABOUT SMARTLIGHT

SMARTLight is a 120 ECTS Erasmus Mundus Joint Master programme designed to educate and train the next generation of engineers, researchers and innovators in advanced 6G telecommunications.

Bringing together four leading European universities, the programme combines expertise in optical communications, wireless networks, photonic technologies, mobile edge computing and artificial intelligence.

Through international mobility, research-led education and industry collaboration, SMARTLight prepares graduates to shape the future of intelligent, high-speed and sustainable communication networks.

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120

ECTS CREDITS

6

MOBILITY PATHWAYS

4

UNIVERSITIES

49

PARTNERS

Why SMARTLight?

INTERDISCIPLINARY LEARNING

Advanced education combining photonics, wireless communications and AI-driven networking.

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Study across leading European universities through structured mobility pathways.

INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS

Gain practical experience through industry engagement, projects and research opportunities.

FUTURE READY CAREERS

Develop the skills to advance next-generation telecommunications and 6G innovation.

Our Consortiums

SMARTLight is coordinated by Aston University and delivered in collaboration with three leading European universities, bringing together complementary expertise in photonics, telecommunications and next-generation network technologies.

Aston University (Co-ordinator)

United Kingdom

Kiel University

Germany

University of Brescia

Italy

Université Marie et Louis Pasteur

France

KEY FACTS

FIRST INTAKE - SEPTEMBER 2027

DURATION - 2 Years (120 ECTs)

DELIVERY - Interactive lectures, laboratory training, research-oriented projects, summer schools and MSc thesis

QUALIFICATION - Double Master's Degree

MOBILITY - Six predefined mobility pathways across four European universities.

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