Master's Degree Engineering Full Time

Engineering Physics, Master of Science (Technology)

at Aalto University · Helsinki, Finland

Duration

2 years

Intake

—

Mode

Full Time

Tuition

EUR 34,000 total

About this program

The Master’s Programme in Engineering Physics gives students a strong grounding in physics and mathematics together with skills with practical applications. Aalto University says the programme is closely connected to research in the Department of Applied Physics and is aimed at students who want a career in research.

The degree is 120 ECTS credits and takes two years. It includes a long or compact major, a master’s thesis, elective studies and a possible minor. Students choose one of two majors at the start of the programme: Materials Physics and Quantum Technology or Advanced Energy Technologies. The curriculum includes research-linked courses and a Company Internship course.

The programme provides eligibility for scientific postgraduate studies in Finland.

Modules

Materials Physics and Quantum Technology
Advanced Energy Technologies
Quantum Many-Body Physics I-II
Magnetism and Spintronics
Fusion Energy Technology
Nuclear Engineering, advanced course
Advanced Quantum Materials
Advanced Computational Methods in Physics
Company Internship

Career outcomes

research
PhD
researcher
other academic career
high-level business positions
Analyst
Entrepreneur
Quantum Engineer
Cryo Engineer
Data Scientist
Design Engineer
Green Energy Engineer
Quality Engineer
Research and Development Engineer
Business consulting
corporate leadership

How this course compares

Aalto University is ranked #114 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #1 in Finland.
It lists 28 Engineering courses in total, 25 of them at master's level.
21 universities in Finland teach master's Engineering; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
Most master's Engineering courses in Finland take 2 years; this one does too.
Aalto University has 2 scholarships listed on Educads.

The same course elsewhere in Finland

All master's Engineering programs in Finland →

QS #342 Computer Science and Engineering (Business Analytics), Master of Science (Technology) University of Oulu 2 years EUR 20,000

QS #366 Master's Degree Programme in Materials Engineering, Master of Science (Technology) University of Turku 2 years EUR 24,000

QS #397 Chemical and Process Engineering, Bachelor of Science (Technology) and Master of Science (Technology) (3 yrs + 2 yrs), LUT University, Lappeenranta Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT 5 years EUR 60,000

QS #498 Immersive Software Engineering and AI, Bachelor of Science (Technology) and Master of Science University of Jyväskylä 5 years EUR 80,000

#7 in Finland Master's Degree Programme in Engineering of Data-intensive Intelligent Software Systems (EDISS, Erasmus Mundus), Master of Science (Technology) Åbo Akademi University 2 years EUR 18,000

#8 in Finland Industrial Engineering and Management, Master of Science (Technology or Economics and Business Administration) (2 years), University of Vaasa University of Vaasa 2 years EUR 28,000

#9 in Finland Master's Degree, Software and AI Engineering Oulu University of Applied Sciences 1 year 6 months

#13 in Finland Master of Engineering (UAS), Other or Unknown Technology Metropolia University of Applied Sciences 1 year EUR 12,500

Best master's Engineering universities in Finland →All master's Engineering programs in Finland →

Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Finland offer master's Engineering?

University of Oulu (QS #342), University of Turku (QS #366), Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT (QS #397), University of Jyväskylä (QS #498), Åbo Akademi University (#7 in Finland), University of Vaasa (#8 in Finland), Oulu University of Applied Sciences (#9 in Finland), Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (#13 in Finland) are among the 21 that do.

How long is the Engineering Physics, Master of Science (Technology) at Aalto University?

It takes 2 years, studied Full Time.

Are there scholarships at Aalto University?

Yes — 2 are listed on the university's Educads page, with eligibility and deadlines.

Is Aalto University a good university for Engineering?

Aalto University is ranked #114 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #1 in Finland.

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