Applied Physics and Engineering
Master's
The combined MS in Applied Physics and Engineering provides graduate students with the fundamental physics and electrical and computer engineering training necessary for career success.
Program overview
Training in physics and engineering
Northeastern University offers a combined MS program in applied physics and engineering for ambitious students eager to build professional skills and demonstrate leadership.
Coursework provides graduate students with a broader exposure to engineering, rather than focusing on specific industry segments like most other programs. Students will have greater flexibility in seeking employment opportunities and will be better able to transition from one industry segment to another as the market changes during their careers.
Students may complete an additional eight semester hours thesis option. A thesis committee is composed of an advisor and two faculty members from physics or electrical engineering.
Northeastern University offers a combined MS program in applied physics and engineering for ambitious students eager to build professional skills and demonstrate leadership.
Coursework provides graduate students with a broader exposure to engineering, rather than focusing on specific industry segments like most other programs. Students will have greater flexibility in seeking employment opportunities and will be better able to transition from one industry segment to another as the market changes during their careers.
Students may complete an additional eight semester hours thesis option. A thesis committee is composed of an advisor and two faculty members from physics or electrical engineering.
Admissions
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A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and real-world professional experience in your area of interest. Apply to take your career to the next level.
A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and real-world professional experience in your area of interest. Apply to take your career to the next level.
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Personal statement
Resumé
2 letters of recommendation
English language proficiency:
Degree earned or in progress at a U.S. institution
Degree earned or in progress at an institution where English is the only medium of instruction
Official exam scores from either the TOEFL iBT (institution code is 3682), IELTS, PTE exam, or Duolingo English Test. Scores are valid for 2 years from the test date.
Program objectives
Prepare for success
You’ll gain an advanced engineering and physics foundation, sharpen your problem-solving abilities, and develop your data analysis and modeling, machine learning, statistical learning, and computational skills.
Students are instructed in new applications and techniques of engineering and physics.
Some courses include in-class projects solving real-world challenges for industry clients.
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Cost of attendance
Tuition and financial aid
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$61,696Tuition in USD
Estimated Total Tuition
This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2025-2026 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. Select programs at select campuses offer additional scholarships of up to 25% off the listed price for domestic students studying on campus. For more detailed information, please visit Student Financial Services.
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