Overview

The Engineering Physics programme at the Politecnico di Milano programme has three possible tracks: Micro- and nano-systems, Photonic and Quantum Technologies, Quantum materials and Nanophysics

Careers

The graduate in Engineering Physics can approach and find employment opportunities in all the sectors in which high tech systems are designed and developed, such as laser manufacturers or system integrators based on photonics devices, industries working on new materials, vacuum technologies or biomedical devices, just to mention few examples.

The Physical Engineer can therefore find employment in companies operating in material science and optical technologies. Moreover, the graduates in Engineering Physics can work in strategic consultancy companies or can continue their Academic Education with a PhD Program toward a professional career in academic or industrial research.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Numerical methods for Engineering
Photonics
Data mining
Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Learning
Electronics
Solid state Physics

Audience

Student with a Bachelor Degree in Engineering Physics, in Industrial

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Como, Italy
Milano, Italy

Disciplines

Physics General Engineering & Technology View 51 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in Italy

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

GRE^®

Required

For certain countries, a minimum GPA is required. Please check the country-specific requirements

https://www.polimi.it/en/information-for/international-prospective-students/laurea-magistrale-programmes-equivalent-to-master-of-science/application-procedures/requirements/students-with-a-university-qualification-obtained-outside-italy

English requirements

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78

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor degree in Engineering Physics, in Industrial Engineering or Information Engineering is required for application. The Committee will evaluate students with a different background case by case.
Academic transcript
Cumulative GPA statement
Curriculum vitae
English proficiency
GRE (only for Engineering courses, optional)
Letter of recommendation (optional)
Letter of motivation (optional)

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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

3900 EUR / year

≈ 3900 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

3900 EUR / year

≈ 3900 EUR / year

Additional Details

Annual tuition fees range from €900 to €3,900, depending on the student’s Equivalent Economic Status Index (ISEE) as assessed for each academic year.

Living costs

Como

Italy

700 - 1000 EUR / month

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

Funding

Fully funded merit-based scholarships are available for talented international applicants.

Also the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperations offers scholarships.

It is possible to work for the university for up to 200 hours a year, which is a good occasion to earn some money while studying.

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