Explore the physics behind emerging technologies, from nanoscale devices to complex systems. This English-taught master’s connects advanced science with engineering questions.
Inside the course
The curriculum includes quantum matter, surface engineering, numerical methods and options involving biophysics or machine learning. A 17-credit thesis provides space for a focused investigation.
Who it suits
Applicants need physics, engineering physics or a related engineering or science degree. UPC identifies technology-intensive industries, research centres and doctoral study as possible directions.
Make the comparison personal
Which attracts you more: understanding a physical phenomenon or using it to build something? Compare the modules and thesis possibilities with that question in mind.
Elementi essenziali del corso
- Istituzione
- Università Politecnica di Catalogna (UPC)
- Paese
- Spagna
- Oggetto
- Fisica e scienza dei materiali
- Livello di studio
- Laurea magistrale
- L'insegnamento della lingua
- Inglese
- Formato di studio
- All'interno del campus
- Campus
- Barcelona School of Telecommunications Engineering (ETSETB), Barcelona, Spain
- Durata
- 1 academic year for September entry; 1.5 years for February entry
- Crediti
- 60 ECTS
- Lezioni
- Course page displays approximate tuition of €1,162, or €2,700 for its non-EU-resident category, excluding non-teaching fees and the degree certificate. Academic year is not specified beside these estimates.
- Ingresso
- February and September starts. The page shows conflicting open/closed notices on 28 October 2026; confirm availability with UPC.
Information reviewed: 2026-10-28
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