Overview

The Scientific and Data-Intensive Computing program from University of Trieste provides students with a solid methodological preparation in three main areas: data analysis and machine learning, mathematical and computational modeling, and computer science, with particular attention to high-performance and distributed computing.

The student will deepen his skills in some foundational aspects depending on the chosen curriculum, and can then complement his training with courses in applied areas of the physical and natural sciences and engineering. The student will acquire not only theoretical knowledge, but also the ability to apply it to the solution of practical problems through individual exercises and group projects. The training will be complemented by seminar courses and by an internship and thesis activity that can be carried out in companies and research institutions.

Job Perspectives

Graduates expert in High Performance Computing (HPC) or Simulation-based Science and Engineering (SSE) have excellent job prospects due to the growing demand for their skills in various industries.

According to a report by MarketsandMarkets, the global HPC market size is expected to reach $49.4 billion by 2025, with a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period.

This growth is fueled by the increasing need for efficient computing systems to process vast amounts of data in fields such as finance, healthcare, and weather forecasting.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Advanced programming, High Performance and Cloud Computing
Global and Multi-Objective Optimization
Stochastic Modelling and Simulation
Reinforcement Learning
Probabilistic Machine Learning
Algorithms for Scientific Computing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Trieste, Italy

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Computational Mathematics

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

You need to have an academic degree, or equivalent, with a graduation grade greater or equal to 80 over 110. In the absence of a Bachelor Degree, the weighted average of the exams will be considered instead.

You need to have obtained at least 60 ECTS in total in the following topics:

mathematics

computer science
information engineering
industrial engineering
civil engineering
physics
statistics and mathematical methods for decisions
economy and finance
chemistry
molecular and genetic biology

geophysics and terrestrial physics

among the 60 ECTS above, at least at least 21 ECTS must be obtained in maths
among the 60 ECTS above, at least at least 6 ECTS must be obtained in computer science and engineering
You need to have an adequate knowledge of English, certified by internationally recognised certification of level B2 or higher, or by passing a test equivalent to level B2.

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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

300 EUR / year

≈ 300 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

300 EUR / year

≈ 300 EUR / year

Additional Details

If you are resident in Italy, the amount of the fee depends on your family income, measured according to the ISEE indicator.

Living costs

Trieste

Italy

850 - 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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