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.
Course essentials
- Institution
- Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
- Country
- Spain
- Subject
- Physics and materials science
- Study level
- Master's degree
- Teaching language
- English
- Study format
- On campus
- Campus
- Barcelona School of Telecommunications Engineering (ETSETB), Barcelona, Spain
- Duration
- 1 academic year for September entry; 1.5 years for February entry
- Credits
- 60 ECTS
- Tuition
- 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.
- Intake
- 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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