Your university partner in laser optics
Eksma Optics supports universities, research institutes and student labs with catalog optics, nonlinear crystals and custom one-offs — plus a standing 5% educational discount on every order.
Join the Eksma Optics Educational Discount Program
Verify once with your academic email and get 5% off your entire order, every time — on standard catalog parts and custom optics alike.
Programs and products tailored for universities
From a single replacement window to a full custom assembly for an experiment — we work the way research groups actually buy.
Setting up, expanding or upgrading a lab? We help spec and supply the optics — and quote custom parts your experiment needs but no catalog carries.
Get lab support →BBO, LBO, KTP and custom-cut crystals, plus low-GDD mirrors and dispersion-managed coatings for ultrafast, OPA/OPO and spectroscopy work.
Research optics →Free technical resources — application notes, tutorials and selection guides — sorted by topic, to help students and PIs spec the right optic.
Ask for resources →No minimum-volume barrier. Send a drawing or target spec and talk directly to the engineer — prototypes and one-offs are part of what we do.
Discuss a custom part →Enter part numbers for a fast quote, reorder from your account, and get documentation and certificates for your records.
Request a quote →We back outstanding optics and photonics programs through sponsorships and conference support across the research community.
Ask about sponsorships →Three steps to your 5% discount
Create an account using your university or research-institute email address.
We confirm your academic affiliation — usually within one business day.
Your 5% educational discount is applied automatically to all eligible orders, for as long as you're with the institution.
Activate your educational discount
Tell us about your institution and we'll set up your 5% educational pricing.
- 5% off every eligible order — catalog and custom
- No minimum order volume
- Direct access to our engineers for custom parts
- ITAR-free EU manufacturer — straightforward export
Educational discount application
Send your full name, institution and academic email and we'll set up your 5% educational pricing — usually within one business day.
Apply by email →By applying you agree to verification of your academic affiliation. Discount subject to program terms below.
Good to know
Who is eligible?
Staff and students at accredited universities, research institutes and non-profit research organizations, verified via an institutional email address. Discount applies to purchases for academic and research use.
What does the 5% apply to?
The discount applies to eligible standard catalog products and to custom-optics orders. Some promotional items or third-party products may be excluded.
Can it combine with other offers?
The educational discount generally cannot be combined with other active promotions or negotiated framework pricing.
How long does it last?
For as long as you remain affiliated with the verified institution. We may periodically re-verify affiliation.