DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
21 Jan 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 13,500 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* regular 15 December 2025–21 January 2026
** annual tuition for non-EU/EEA students
Key Summary
Introduction
Physics is the cornerstone of groundbreaking scientific research in various fields, including clean energy, communication and information technologies, and health and environmental sciences.
In this master’s programme, you will develop your expertise in materials science with a focus on semiconductor technology, smart materials, superconductors, applied physics instrumentation, computational physics and data analysis of experiments.
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Curriculum
The Master's Programme in Applied Physics takes two years. It leads to the degree of Master of Science in Technology, M.Sc. (Tech.), which is 120 ECTS credits.
In this programme, you will receive an advanced education in applied, industrial, and experimental physics. The programme focuses on properties of condensed matter, including semiconductors, superconductors, functional magnetic materials, nanostructures, and computational and experimental physics.
The curriculum includes advanced specialisation, minor, and elective studies as well as a master's thesis.
Advanced Specialisation Studies, 56 ECTS Credits
The specialisation modules cover semiconductors, superconductors, functional magnetic and magnetocaloric materials, nanostructures, microelectronics, optoelectronics, spintronics, quantum technologies, applied physics instrumentation, and data analysis in experimental physics.
Minor Studies, 20–24 ECTS Credits
In minor studies, you can choose modules from fields such as materials science, applied mathematics, data analytics and pattern recognition, and renewable energy and energy efficiency. You can also complete your minor subject during exchange abroad upon application.
Elective Studies, 10–14 ECTS Credits
Elective studies enable you to enhance your professional and personal skills according to your preferences. The studies may include language courses, time management workshops, presentation skills development, and courses offered by other degree programmes.
Master's Thesis, 30 ECTS Credits
An advanced research project during the programme's fourth semester. The Master's thesis is a part of the advanced specialisation studies and requires approximately six months of full-time work.
The master’s thesis can be done at LUT University, at different research institutes, such as VTT, or in industrial enterprises, such as Vaisala.
Program Outcome
Upon completing this programme, you will become an expert in applied, industrial, and experimental physics.
You will:
- Develop skills in applied physics with a focus on semiconductor technology, smart materials, superconductors, experimental physics instrumentation, and computational physics, including data analysis of experiments.
- Learn the basic theory, problem solving practices, and computational and experimental methods of applied physics.
- Utilise physics in the development of various fields, including clean energy, communication and information technologies, and health and environmental sciences.
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Career Opportunities
After graduation, you will have interesting and challenging career prospects. Your career opportunities will depend on your field of specialisation, and possible jobs may include physicist, project engineer, and researcher.
- Physicist: roles in academia and research institutes such as CERN, specialising in instrumentation, data analysis, and scientific computing
- Project engineer: opportunities in various industries and research organisations such as VTT
- Researcher: positions available at institutions such as the Helsinki Institute of Physics, CERN, universities, and VTT
- R&D specialist: roles in both academia and industry focusing on research and development
Junior researcher: opportunities within LUT's graduate school for doctoral research and academic growth.