24 monthsProgramme duration
167 EURTuition Fee/year
18 Jun, 2026Application Deadline
Sep, FebStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - General
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master’s Degree in Engineering Physics combines a strong engineering foundation with in-depth expertise in the applied fields of modern physics. The program aims ate educating engineers capable of driving innovation both in industry and fundamental research, shaping highly competitive professionals in the global market. Special emphasis is placed on physical and optical technologies, nanotechnologies, and photonics.
Graduates in Engineering Physics have excellent career prospects in industries and research laboratories dedicated to the design, development, and application of advanced technologies, with specific reference to those sectors related to material science and photonics. Key sectors include laser manufacturers, photonics-based system integrators, the semiconductor industry, companies specializing in new materials, vacuum technologies, and biomedical devices, to name just a few. Graduates can also pursue careers in strategic consulting, where their technical expertise and problem-solving skills are highly valued.
Additionally, more than one-third of Engineering Physics graduates pursue a PhD in Physics, both in Italy and abroad. This advanced academic path enhances opportunities for careers in academia, research institutions, and high-tech industries, where their highly specialized background is particularly valued.
LANGUAGE: English
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - General
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master’s Degree in Engineering Physics combines a strong engineering foundation with in-depth expertise in the applied fields of modern physics. The program aims ate educating engineers capable of driving innovation both in industry and fundamental research, shaping highly competitive professionals in the global market. Special emphasis is placed on physical and optical technologies, nanotechnologies, and photonics.
Graduates in Engineering Physics have excellent career prospects in industries and research laboratories dedicated to the design, development, and application of advanced technologies, with specific reference to those sectors related to material science and photonics. Key sectors include laser manufacturers, photonics-based system integrators, the semiconductor industry, companies specializing in new materials, vacuum technologies, and biomedical devices, to name just a few. Graduates can also pursue careers in strategic consulting, where their technical expertise and problem-solving skills are highly valued.
Additionally, more than one-third of Engineering Physics graduates pursue a PhD in Physics, both in Italy and abroad. This advanced academic path enhances opportunities for careers in academia, research institutions, and high-tech industries, where their highly specialized background is particularly valued.
LANGUAGE: English
Admission Requirements
Bachelor degrees in Engineering Physics, Electronic or Materials or Nanotechnology Engineering, Physics, Materials Science are best suited for the admission to the Master programme in Engineering Physics at the Politecnico di Milano. Applications from students with a different STEM background are also admitted to the evaluation step. A dedicated Admission Panel evaluates all applications.
Applicants to Master of Science programmes are required to have a Bachelor degree or to be in the process of completing a Bachelor degree. In case you have both a Bachelor and a Master Degree, you will be evaluated on the basis of your Bachelor Degree only.
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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