Overview

About this Degree from Instituto Superior Técnico

Engineering Physics brings about the vision that economic, human and social progress may be achieved by understanding and manipulating matter, not only at macroscopic scale, but also at scales from nanotechnology to the remote and unknown parts of the Universe. An engineering physicist is challenged daily to participate in scientific development in order to extend the limits of science, by acquiring and applying new knowledge in the frontier between science, engineering and technology.

Career Opportunities

Instituto Superior Técnico MSc graduates in Engineering Physics may work in cutting-edge technology companies and in research and development (R&D). Given its multidisciplinary nature and background in cross cutting areas, graduates are also able to pursue a career in:

Microtechnology and nanotechnology;
Bioengineering and in the medical sector;
Aircraft and space technology industries;
Energy companies;
Software development;
Higher education and/or scientific research institutions;
Consulting companies and banks;
Governmental institutions.

Programme Structure

The MSc Programme in Engineering Physics (Major) improves the capabilities and knowledge acquired in the 1st Cycle in subject areas such as Particle Physics, Plasma, Nuclear Physics, Nanoelectronics, Astrophysics, Relativity, Cosmology, Condensed Matter Physics, among others.
The programme structure offers you the possibility to take modules within the core structure..

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-23 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-11 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Disciplines

Physics General Engineering & Technology View 19 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in Portugal

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

hold a 1st cycle degree in Science and Technology (except in the case of the 2nd cycle in Architecture, which requires a 1st cycle degree in Architecture);
hold an academic, scientific or professional curriculum that certifies their ability to do the MSc programme which they apply for.

Candidates are selected according to these criteria:

affinity between the degree they hold and the programme they apply for;
type of degree they hold;
academic success in the programme they attended.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7000 EUR / year

≈ 7000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

825 EUR / year

≈ 825 EUR / year

Living costs

Lisbon

Portugal

630 - 1123 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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