Materials Science
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | On-Campus | Full-time | 2 | October | find out | €2739 per year |
Our tuition fees will not exceed 3000 euros per year. Scholarship and fee waivers are available for international students, for more information visit our website.
About Materials Science, MSc - at University of Padua
The Master's degree aims at training high-skilled professionals in the research and development of innovative functional materials. The programme is strongly interdisciplinary (chemistry, physics,
mathematics, engineering, geology) and versatile, offering both strong theoretical courses and applied research-oriented teaching. Students will be able to design, realise and characterise new materials and to exploit the acquired knowledge to develop devices for specific applications. The fields of application include renewable energy, sustainable materials and processes, environmental-friendly technologies.
Programme structure
1st Year
Physical chemistry materials; Physical methodologies for materials; Organic and inorganic functional materials; Physics and technology of semiconductors; Fundamentals of nanoscience; Laboratory of preparation and characterization of advanced materials; Surface structure and dynamics; Materials technology
2nd Year
Sustainable energy: materials and technologies; Electrochemistry of materials; Nanofabrication; Superconducting materials; Optic and lasers; Crystals chemistry; Computational chemistry; Entrepreneurship and strategies for growth; Physics of disordered materials
A Double Degree with the Justus Liebig University of Giessen (Germany) is also possible.
Career opportunities
Graduates can work both in industries and research institution (public and private) in R&D, in the exploitation and optimisation of industrial processes and methods, and in high technological companies as experts and consultants for advanced instruments and materials. Students can gain managing positions in private companies thanks to the high level of knowledge and versatility.
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Entry requirements
Contact University of Padua to find course entry requirements.
Why study at University of Padua
1) A diverse portfolio of study programmes – a multidisciplinary university offering a cutting-edge portfolio of study programmes.
2) High-quality education – top-250 Times Higher Education university, top-160 QS Employability Ranking 2020, first in Italy for the quality of its teaching. A qualification from the University of Padua means the achievement of an ambitious objective and a recognised education.
3) World-leading research university – best Italian university for the quality of research results (ANVUR). Among the best European universities for the number of the top 10% most frequently cited publications.
4) Quality support services – 90% students satisfied with their academic career and their student life (AlmaLaurea).
5) One of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe – established in 1222, the University has a glorious history and boasts among its scholars and professors Galileo Galilei and Elena L. Cornaro-Piscopia, the first ever woman to receive an academic degree from a university in 1678.
6) An international community – 2.100 international students welcomed in 2021 and a long tradition of international cooperation, participation in international networks of excellence as well as in research and education projects, welcoming students and scholars from all over the world.
7) Competitive tuition fees and scholarships – the University offers competitive tuition fees in comparison to other top-ranked European universities, plus a vast array of scholarships for students with an excellent study record.
8) A univer- city! – a unique learning environment in a university which is deeply connected to its city and urban pattern. University students represent 30% of the city population.
9) A city, unlike any other – Padua blends historical tradition, art and culture with flourishing business and service industries.
10) Strategic location – easy connections to main Italian and international cities allow you to travel for tourism or visiting home.