Study location	Italy, Padua
Type	Master's degree, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	(Master's degree in Physics)
Course code	SC2382/001PD/2017

Tuition fee	€2,622 per year In order to accept your Offer at the University of Padova, you must pay the first instalment of tuition fees. Information on 2021/22 fees is not yet available, but the amounts will be more or less the same of 2020/21. The total amount of tuition fees due per each academic year can be significantly waived based on your “Equivalent Economic Status Index – ISEE”. For further information on how to obtain your ISEE and other income-based reductions, see: www.unipd.it/en/tuition-fees
Application fee	€30 one-time This fee is non-refundable.
Deposit	€188 one-time In order to accept your place at the University of Padua, the payment of the first instalment is required. This fee is non-refundable.

Entry qualification

Bachelor diploma (or equivalent) A minimum three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) is required, with proven skills in Physics and Mathematics. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian. You can often get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents with you when you finally go to the university. If you are admitted to the degree course, you will have to submit other documents including original and translated/legalised copies of your previous qualifications, etc. No legalised documents are required at application stage.

Language requirements	English B2 Level (CEFR) or equivalent

More information	unipd.it/en/physics  physics.dfa.unipd.it

Overview

The Master’s degree deepens the understanding of basic elements of modern Physics and of Theoretical Physics, allowing students to strengthen their knowledge of specific fields like Biophysics, Nanoscience, Condensed Matter Physics, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Physics of Fundamental Interactions. The programme provides direct experience of laboratory and computer calculation techniques and data analysis.

Programme structure

Path 1 – Physics of the fundamental interactions: Physics laboratory; Theoretical physics of the fundamental interactions; Nuclear physics; Subnuclear physics; Standard model

Path 2 – Physics of Matter: Physics laboratory; Models of theoretical physics; Solid state physics; Statistical Mechanics

Career opportunities

Graduates work as professionals in industries involving new technologies, in innovative service companies and in all activities requiring understanding and modelling of processes and ability in analysis and testing. These include startups and high tech industries, software and consulting companies, research centres and public administration.