Master in Chemical Nano-Engineering at University of Rome Tor Vergata
Two-year English-taught LM-71 Erasmus Mundus joint master in chemical nano-engineering, with semesters in Marseille, Wroclaw and Rome and a joint degree. Entry needs a science or engineering bachelor's with a 75% average and certified English.
Master
2 years
Rome
English
University of Rome Tor Vergata
Chemical Nano-Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-71) taught in English by a consortium of Aix-Marseille University, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology and the University of Rome Tor Vergata, with semesters in Marseille, Wroclaw and Rome. Entry needs a science or engineering bachelor's with an average of at least 75%, plus certified English such as TOEFL iBT 91. Self-funded students pay no tuition fees.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
The Chemical Nano-Engineering joint master asks for a bachelor's or equivalent degree in a science or engineering field such as chemistry, physics or materials science, an average of at least 75% of the scale maximum, certified English, two recommendation letters and an essay, all sent in one application to the three-university consortium. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and grade rule
You need a bachelor's or equivalent degree in science, such as chemistry, physics, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electronic engineering or materials science, with a grade point average of at least 75% of the scale maximum. [1]
Graduates in related fields, such as biomedical or polymer engineering, may apply, and the consortium's selection committee verifies their background and eligibility. The programme lasts two years, so you cannot join directly in the second year. [2][3]
At Tor Vergata the degree is listed as open access, with a check of entry requirements and preparation. [5]
What this means for your transcript
The committee reads both your subjects and your average against the rule. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Sc. in Chemistry or Physics, or a B.Tech or B.E. in Chemical, Mechanical or Electronic Engineering or Materials Science, with an average of at least 75%, about 7.5 on a 10-point CGPA or 3.0 on a 4-point GPA.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech in Biomedical, Polymer, Electrical or Nanotechnology Engineering, or a B.Sc. in Biotechnology or Biochemistry. The committee verifies related fields one by one, so we match your subjects to the programme's chemistry, physics and materials focus.
- Often short: a BCA, B.Com, BBA or BA, which are not science or engineering degrees, or any degree with an average below 75% of the scale maximum.
English
Certified English is required. The application page sets minimum scores of IELTS 6.2 or TOEFL iBT 91. The FAQ asks for CEFR level B2 or a similar test, such as IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 91, so we work to the higher IELTS figure. [1][2]
If you studied on an English-taught programme before, a certificate from that institution or other proof of English-medium teaching replaces the test. A test result that arrives after the deadline is not enough: by the deadline you need a copy of the certificate or proof that your degree was taught in English. [2]
Selection
There is no entrance test. The consortium's selection committee reviews your complete file, including two recommendation letters and an essay on nano-engineering, and ranks applicants on a main list and a reserve list. The same application is used for admission and for Erasmus Mundus scholarships. [1][2][3]
The committee meets in June, and applicants are told at once whether they are on the accepted, reserve or refused list. The waiting list stays open until the end of August, and applicants can appeal against the committee's decision. [1]
Application window
The consortium's application page gives the window for the next academic year as 1 November to 2 February 2027. There is one window for all applicants, and one application covers all three universities. The application platform is free of charge. [1][2]
Final-year bachelor's students can apply. You send a certificate from your university showing your current status and planned graduation date, and the diploma is requested after selection. [2]
Documents and visa
A complete application includes: [1][6]
- the application form with an up-to-date CV
- certified copies of your diplomas with English translations
- a certified English translation of your transcripts
- a motivation letter
- an official English test score report, unless you graduated from a university that teaches in English
- a scan of your passport or other ID, and a photograph
- two recommendation letters, sent directly by your referees
- an essay on nano-engineering of up to four pages
Translations must be certified by a notary. Scholarship applicants also need a proof of residence issued within 12 months before the application deadline. If you are accepted, you provide French translations of your birth certificate and last diploma to enrol. [2][3]
The programme starts in Marseille, so selected non-EU students apply for a French student mobility visa, which allows them to apply for a French residence permit during their stay. The programme helps selected students with the visa application. [2]
Sources and verification
Checked by the ApplyAZ admissions team against the university's official documents listed below. Entry rules can change with each new call, and we re-check them before every application.
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Chemical Nano-Engineering consortium (Aix-Marseille University, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology and University of Rome Tor Vergata). Application information: admission criteria, steps and deadlines for the next academic year, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Chemical Nano-Engineering consortium. Frequently asked questions, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Chemical Nano-Engineering consortium. Scholarships and self-funded students pages, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Rome Tor Vergata, School of Engineering. Student guide: presentation of the bachelor's, master's and single-cycle master's degree programmes, academic year 2025/26. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Rome Tor Vergata, Chemical Nano-Engineering programme page (degree class, language, access, semester structure and joint degree), academic year 2025/26. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Rome Tor Vergata, Chemical Nano-Engineering programme website: application documents page, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Chemical Nano-Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-71) taught entirely in English. It is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master run by a consortium of three universities: Aix-Marseille University in France, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology in Poland and the University of Rome Tor Vergata, where it belongs to the Department of Industrial Engineering. Graduates receive a joint degree signed by all three universities. [4][5]
The degree combines chemistry, engineering and physics, with a strong industrial focus on nanotechnology for medicine, chemistry and the environment, energy, next-generation wireless communications and heavy industry. It suits graduates in chemistry, physics, chemical, mechanical or electronic engineering, or materials science. [1][4]
How the programme is taught
The programme follows a fixed path across three countries, and each semester is worth 30 ECTS: [2][5]
- Semester 1: Aix-Marseille University, France
- Semester 2: Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Poland
- Semester 3: University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy
- Semester 4: master's thesis internship, with the thesis defence in Marseille
Thesis topics are chosen from a list presented during the third semester in Rome, and can be proposed by the partner universities or by companies linked to the consortium. [2][5]
What you will study
The 2025/26 study plan is organised in learning groups: analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry and nanoscience; chemistry and engineering of materials; nano-engineering applications; thermodynamics and modelling of nano-materials; seminars and projects; language; and the thesis. Units by semester include: [4]
- Marseille: Solid State Chemistry and Nano-Materials (7 ECTS), Computational Modeling of Nano-Systems (7 ECTS), plus Organic Chemistry of Nano-Materials, Basics of Quantum Chemistry Modeling, Nano-Electrochemistry, and Thermodynamics of Materials, Interactions and Surface Forces (3 ECTS each)
- Wroclaw: Structure and Crystallography of Solids, Synthesis and Fabrication of Nano-engineering Systems, Fabrication of Smart Polymers, Engineering of Nano-machines, Bio-photonics, Biomaterials and Biomedical Devices, Nanostructures in Industrial and Numerical Applications (5 ECTS) and Economics and Management (5 ECTS)
- Rome: Characterization of Nano-engineering Systems (6 ECTS), Nanoscale Synthesis Methods, Macromolecular and Supramolecular Chemistry, and Nanoscale Energy Technology, Nano-sensors and Microfluidity (5 ECTS each), plus an option in chemistry (NMR of nanosystems, biopolymers) or in modelling (structural transformations and kinetics, probability and statistics for materials modelling)
Each of the three taught semesters also includes a nano-engineering seminar and project and an English language laboratory (2 ECTS each). [4]
Career paths
The university describes graduates as nanotechnology chemists who can lead research, manage technological innovation and design new devices. It names companies that produce and process advanced inorganic, polymer and composite materials, and firms that apply them in the chemical, energy, construction, transport, biomedical, environmental and aerospace sectors. Graduates also work as researchers in industrial laboratories and in public or private R&D centres, or go on to a PhD in engineering and science. [4]
Fees and scholarships
Self-funded students pay no tuition fees. They cover their own living, accommodation and travel costs in France, Poland and Italy, and get access to the programme's activities, language courses, paid student dormitories and visa support. [3]
Depending on their ranking, applicants can receive an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarship funded by the EU's European Education and Culture Executive Agency, with a subsistence allowance of €1,400 a month over the two years. The same application is used for admission and for the scholarship. A scholarship cannot be postponed to a later intake, and students who already held one are not eligible for a second. [3]
How to apply from outside the EU
You apply once, online, on the consortium's application platform, not separately to each university. For the next academic year, applications are open from 1 November to 2 February 2027, and the selection committee meets in June. [1][2]
Because the first semester is in Marseille, selected non-EU students apply for a French student mobility visa, and the programme supports the visa application. If you are accepted, you also provide French translations of your birth certificate and last diploma to enrol. [2]
How ApplyAZ helps
ApplyAZ is an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities. We can include this programme in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes that fit your profile, so your plan never rests on a single application.
For eligible students who start with us, a named person owns each stage, from A to Z:
- We check your transcript against Tor Vergata's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your single online application on the consortium platform, with your supporting documents.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your DiSCo Lazio scholarship application at the right time and in the right format.
- We prepare your visa file.
With operations in all 20 Italian regions, we follow each region's scholarship rules and deadlines as they change. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa, so no one can promise an outcome. You pay in milestones, and every service you pay for is either delivered or its fee is refunded (terms apply).
Programmes at Italian public universities can be tuition-free for eligible students. Check if you are eligible and book a one-to-one consultation session with one of our Italy experts, or see how ApplyAZ works.
Questions and answers
What bachelor's degree do I need for Chemical Nano-Engineering at Tor Vergata?
A bachelor's or equivalent degree in science, such as chemistry, physics, chemical, mechanical or electronic engineering, or materials science, with an average of at least 75% of the scale maximum. Graduates in related fields such as biomedical or polymer engineering may apply, and the selection committee verifies eligibility. [1][2]
Is there an entrance test or interview?
There is no entrance test, and the consortium's application pages do not describe an interview. The selection committee reviews your full file, including your grades, two recommendation letters and an essay on nano-engineering of up to four pages, and ranks applicants on a main list and a reserve list. [1][6]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
Certified English. The application page sets IELTS 6.2 or TOEFL iBT 91, and the FAQ asks for CEFR B2, IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 91, so we work to IELTS 6.5. Proof that your previous degree was taught in English can replace the test. [1][2]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
There is one window for all applicants. For the next academic year, the consortium accepts applications from 1 November to 2 February 2027. The selection committee meets in June, and the waiting list stays open until the end of August. [1]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. Most applicants are in the final year of a BSc or BEng. You send a certificate from your university showing your current status and planned graduation date, and the diploma is requested after selection. [2]
I have a B.Sc. in Biotechnology or a B.Tech in Biomedical Engineering. Can I apply?
Possibly. The rule asks for a science degree such as chemistry, physics or materials science, and the consortium says biomedical and polymer engineering graduates may apply, with the selection committee verifying eligibility. We check how much chemistry, physics and materials work your transcript shows. [1][3]
Where will I study, and which visa do I need?
The path is fixed: semester one in Marseille, semester two in Wroclaw, semester three in Rome, then a thesis internship with the defence in Marseille. Because you start in France, selected non-EU students apply for a French student mobility visa, with the programme's support. [2]
Is there a scholarship?
The same application is used for Erasmus Mundus scholarships, which pay a subsistence allowance of €1,400 a month over the two years, depending on your ranking. Self-funded students pay no tuition fees but cover their own living, accommodation and travel costs. [3]
Can someone handle my whole application to Chemical Nano-Engineering at Tor Vergata?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Tor Vergata's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the DiSCo Lazio scholarship application at the right time and in the right format, and prepares your visa file, for eligible students. Start by checking your eligibility.
I'm applying from India. What is the route into Chemical Nano-Engineering?
A recognised Indian B.Sc. in Chemistry or Physics, or a B.Tech or B.E. in Chemical, Mechanical or Electronic Engineering or Materials Science, can meet the science-degree rule if your average is at least 75% of the scale maximum, about 7.5 on a 10-point CGPA. You also need certified English. You apply once, on the consortium platform, for all three universities. [1] Indian students apply for the type D study visa at the Italian embassy or consulate that covers their state, such as New Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru.
Is the route different from Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka?
No. The academic rules for Chemical Nano-Engineering are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: one online application on the consortium platform and ranking by the consortium's selection committee, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for their country of residence. Read our guide for students in Dhaka.
I live in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman or Bahrain. Where do I apply for the visa?
At the Italian embassy or consulate responsible for the country where you legally live, after Universitaly pre-enrolment. The academic rules for Chemical Nano-Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: one online application on the consortium platform and ranking by the consortium's selection committee. Read our guides for Dubai, Riyadh and Doha.
I studied or live in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. What is the route?
The academic rules for Chemical Nano-Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and your degree is assessed like any other foreign qualification. Non-EU applicants who live abroad follow the same route: one online application on the consortium platform and ranking by the consortium's selection committee, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for where they live. Read our guides for students in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
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