Overview

Key Features

A profound understanding of physics and mathematics can be applied in finding novel solutions to both present-day and future challenges. The research focus areas include experimental and computational materials physics, nanophysics and nanoscience, quantum technology, and advanced energy technologies.

The Engineering Physics course from Aalto University places an emphasis on learning state of the art analytical approaches, including database driven and machine learning techniques, offering a powerful toolset applicable in a wide variety of research and commercial environments

Careers

Graduates of the Engineering Physics programme have traditionally found an exceptionally wide range of careers in the private and public sector, ranging from research, to consulting and management positions. A strong education in physics, closely knit to the research at Aalto University and the Department of Applied Physics, is also an excellent starting point for a career in the academia, with over a third of MSc graduates continuing their studies towards a doctoral degree in related subjects.

Typical job titles of recent graduates include: Analyst, Applications Engineer, Cryo Engineer, Data Scientist, Design Engineer, Fuel Expert, Nuclear Safety Engineer, Quality Engineer, Research Scientist, System Engineer, Test Engineer, Research and Development Engineer, Reliability Engineer.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physics

Computational Physics

Physics Special Assignment

Energy Technologies, special assignment

Theoretical Mechanics

Quantum Mechanics

Statistical Mechanics

Solid-State Physics

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-27 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Helsinki, Finland

Disciplines

Physics General Engineering & Technology View 14 other Masters in Physics in Finland

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Scanned colour copy of the original Bachelor’s degree certificate

Scanned colour copy of the original official transcript of study records.

If you have any other higher education degrees you wish to be taken into consideration in admissions, scanned colour copies of degree certificate and official transcript of records. If documents are not in Finnish, Swedish or English, scanned colour copies of authorised translations are required as well.

Copy of a valid passport or an official government-issued identification card with photo and information on citizenship.

Portfolio (electronic)

Demonstrating proficiency in English

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

17000 EUR / year

≈ 17000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

If you are a citizen of the member states of the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you do not have to pay tuition fee.

Living costs

Helsinki

Finland

975 - 1584 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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Overview

Key Features

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

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Tuition Fees

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