Overview

The Materials Science degree from University of Padua 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.

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. Graduates can gain managing positions in private companies thanks to the high level of knowledge and versatility.

Programme Structure

1st YearPhysical chemistry and methodologies materialsOrganic and inorganic functional materialsPhysics and technology of semiconductorsFundamentals of nanoscienceLaboratory of preparation and characterization of advanced materialsSurface structure and dynamicsMaterials technology

2nd Year (elective courses)Sustainable energy: materials and technologiesElectrochemistry of materialsNanofabricationSuperconducting materialsOptic and lasersCrystals-chemistryComputational chemistryEntrepreneurship and Strategies for GrowthPhysics of disordered materials

A double degree with the Justus Liebig University of Giessen (Germany) is also possible.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Call one: 2 November - 2 February
Call two: 2 March - 2 May
Call three: (only for EU citizens and non EU citizens residing in Italy): 2 June – 2 August

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Schedule TOEFL®

OTE

126

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Padua, Italy

Disciplines

Materials Science View 20 other Masters in Materials Science in Italy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Schedule TOEFL®

OTE

126

Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Material Sciences, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Physics or related fields (e.g. Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering), with proven skills in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics.
Additional entry requirements – Entry title and GPA
English language - B2 level (CEFR) or equivalent

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2739 EUR / year

≈ 2739 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2739 EUR / year

≈ 2739 EUR / year

Additional Details

The total amount of tuition fees due per each academic year can be significantly waived based on your “Equivalent Economic Status Index – ISEE”.

Living costs

Padova

Italy

750 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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