Mathematics
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | On-Campus | Full-time | 2 | find out | find out | €2739 per year |
Our tuition fees will not exceed 2700 euros per year. Scholarship and fee waivers are available for international students, for more information visit our website.
About Mathematics, MSc - at University of Padua
This Master’s degree programme offers a wide range of specialisations in either pure or applied mathematics and relies on scientific and professional contacts established by the Math Department. Various study paths are possible; however, the training tends to focus on the methodological issues in any field to avoid the obsolescence of the acquired skills. Master’s students will acquire in-depth knowledge of current methodologies in one or more specific areas of mathematics and prove the competence achieved through extensive thesis work, which accounts for almost a third of the overall effort.
Programme structure
The programme includes six course units in basic disciplines (Algebra, Geometry, Analysis, Probability, Mathematical Physics) and six elective course units, for a customised study plan aimed at increasing knowledge in the areas of interest.
As for the final exam, which accounts for about a third of the total credits, students are required to undertake a medium-term project, under supervision, and to refine their study and work skills.
Career opportunities
Graduates have logical, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills and can work in the in research, dissemination, and application of mathematics or in areas requiring scientific methods of investigation and good understanding of mathematical tools, e.g. modelling and analysis of complex systems.
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Entry requirements
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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.