Master in Engineering Physics

Engineering Physics is a two-year master's program delivered in English at Politecnico di Milano, located in Milano, Italy. This discipline applies the principles of physics to engineering problems, often at the boundary of fundamental research and applied technology. Typical subjects include quantum mechanics, materials science, photonics, and the physical principles underlying technologies such as sensors, lasers, and advanced materials. Students learn to connect theoretical physics with engineering applications, studying how phenomena at the atomic and molecular scale translate into technologies used in fields such as electronics, energy, and medical devices. The field often addresses emerging technologies, including nanotechnology and photonics, that rely on a deep understanding of physical principles combined with engineering design skills. Because engineering physics sits between pure physics and applied engineering disciplines, coursework typically combines rigorous theoretical study with laboratory work that applies physical principles to the design or analysis of devices and systems. Students are trained to move fluidly between abstract physical theory and its practical engineering implementation, a skill set suited to research-oriented and technically demanding roles. Graduates of engineering physics programs commonly pursue careers as research engineers within technology and materials companies, or continue into doctoral study and academic research in physics or applied science. Others find roles in industries developing sensors, photonic devices, or advanced materials. Studying this program in English at Politecnico di Milano places students within an institution recognized for engineering and physical science education, alongside an international cohort drawn to this technically demanding field.