Master in Industrial Chemistry for Circular and Bio Economy at University of Naples Federico II
Two-year English-taught LM-71 master's run by Federico II with Politecnico di Torino, on green chemical processes, polymers, recycling and industrial biotechnology, with a third semester in Turin. Entry needs chemistry-related credits and B2 English.
Master
2 years
Naples
English
University of Naples Federico II
Industrial Chemistry for Circular and Bio Economy is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-71) taught in English, run by the University of Naples Federico II with Politecnico di Torino. Entry needs a chemistry degree or set credits in maths, physics, chemistry and biotechnology, certified English at B2 and an online preparation check. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Federico II's Industrial Chemistry for Circular and Bio Economy master asks for a chemistry degree, or another degree with set credits in maths, physics, chemistry and biotechnology or chemical engineering, certified English at B2 and an online check of your preparation. These rules come from the 2025/26 regulations, and the 2026/27 programme page repeats them. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and credit rule
You must meet at least one of three curricular requirements: [1]
- Requirement 1: an Italian degree in class L-27 (chemical sciences and technologies).
- Requirement 2: an Italian degree in another class, such as L-2 (biotechnology) or L-13 (biological sciences), with at least 8 CFU in mathematics (MAT/01 to MAT/09), 6 CFU in physics (PHYS-01/A to PHYS-06/B), 15 CFU in chemistry (CHEM-01/A to CHEM-06/A) and 15 CFU in microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, fermentation biotechnology or chemical engineering (AGRI-08/A, BIOS-07/A, BIOS-08/A, CHEM-07/C, ICHI-02/A, ICHI-02/B).
- Requirement 3: a foreign university degree whose curriculum matches requirement 1 or 2 in content.
The undated programme page adds that candidates whose last degree was obtained no more than 7 years ago, with a final grade of at least 65%, are accepted for selection. [3]
What this means for your transcript
Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit, and the commission compares the content of your courses with the rule. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Sc. in Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry, or a B.Tech or B.E. in Chemical Engineering, with maths and physics courses.
- Check carefully: a B.Sc. or B.Tech in Biotechnology or Biochemistry, a B.Sc. in Biology or Microbiology, or a B.Pharm, which often cover the biotechnology block but can fall short of 15 chemistry credits, 8 maths credits or 6 physics credits.
- Often short: a B.Tech or B.E. in Mechanical, Civil or Computer Engineering, a BCA, B.Com, BBA or BA, which rarely include the chemistry and biotechnology blocks.
Students arrive from different backgrounds, so the first semester offers two alignment paths: one in biochemistry, microbiology and biotechnology, and one in inorganic, organic, analytical and physical chemistry. [1]
English
You need certified English at B2. The regulations do not list specific tests or minimum scores. [1]
The programme page says enrolled students can also obtain B2 certification through the University Language Centre during the first year, though the example it gives refers to 2022/23. [3]
Selection
Applicants who meet the requirements submit their CV to the coordination commission, which checks the requirements and admits eligible candidates to an assessment of their personal preparation. The assessment is compulsory, takes place online and covers basic mathematics and physics plus in-depth chemistry and related subjects. The commission sets the method each year, publishes it on the Department of Chemical Sciences website and can limit enrolment. [1]
For 2026/27, enrolment was capped at 30 students, and eligible candidates had a preparation and motivation evaluation. [2] The programme page describes the selection as an online interview. [3]
Deadlines
The regulations set no application dates. For 2026/27, Federico II's guide for non-EU students living abroad set 15 June 2026 for Universitaly pre-enrolment, 30 November 2026 for submitting the visa application and 31 January 2027 for completing enrolment. [4] Enrolment normally runs from 1 September to 31 October. [2] The next notice sets the 2027/28 dates.
Documents and non-EU steps
For the course selection, the programme page asks for: [3]
- curriculum vitae
- bachelor's degree certificate
- Diploma Supplement or Graduate Record Examination report
- English certificate
- motivation letter
- recommendation letters, if available
Non-EU applicants then pre-enrol on Universitaly, choosing Federico II and the Italian embassy or consulate where they will apply for the visa. Federico II reviews the qualifications with the programme coordinator and validates the application once the pre-acceptance letter is issued. [3][4]
For master's degrees, the Universitaly upload includes your transcript, degree certificate, detailed course descriptions, the pre-acceptance letter and a declaration of value or CIMEA statements of comparability and verification. Pre-enrolment alone does not grant admission. You complete enrolment at the student office in Naples, and you need an Italian tax code. [4]
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.
- University of Naples Federico II, Department of Chemical Sciences. Didactic regulations, Master's degree in Industrial Chemistry for Circular and Bio Economy (class LM-71), inter-university course with Politecnico di Torino, in force from academic year 2025/2026. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Naples Federico II, orientation portal. Industrial Chemistry for Circular and Bio Economy programme page, academic year 2026/2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Naples Federico II, Department of Chemical Sciences. Industrial Chemistry for Circular and Bio Economy programme page, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Naples Federico II. Information for non-EU students with residency abroad: admission to degree programmes, academic year 2026/2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Industrial Chemistry for Circular and Bio Economy (ICCBE) is a two-year master's degree taught in English. It is worth 120 ECTS and belongs to degree class LM-71.
The University of Naples Federico II and Politecnico di Torino jointly run it, with Federico II's Department of Chemical Sciences involved. You apply and enrol through Federico II. For 2026/27, enrolment was capped at 30 students. [2]
The course prepares chemists to develop new processes and products for the chemical industry from a circular and bio-economy angle, from laboratory research through pilot plants to full industrial plants.
It suits graduates in chemistry, chemical engineering, biotechnology or biology who want an industry-facing profile in sustainable chemistry.
What you will study
Because students arrive from different backgrounds, the first semester offers two alignment paths, one in biology and one in chemistry. After that everyone follows a common path in industrial chemistry, biotechnology and chemical plants. The current study plan includes:
- Alignment in biology: Bioinorganic Chemistry and Industrial Enzymology (11 CFU), Complements of Microbiology and Biotechnology (10 CFU)
- Alignment in chemistry: Complements of Physical and Analytical Chemistry (11 CFU), Complements of Inorganic and Organic Chemistry (10 CFU)
- Circular Platforms for Energy and Materials Recovery (10 CFU) and Industrial Chemistry (8 CFU)
- Polymers: Production, Recycle and Characterization (6 CFU)
- Green Unit Operations (9 CFU) and Industrial Biotechnology (7 CFU)
- Green Plants Design (11 CFU) and Industrial Green Simulation Process (7 CFU)
- Elective courses or an industry challenge (12 CFU), a traineeship (4 CFU) and a thesis (22 CFU)
How the programme is taught
The first-semester alignment courses combine online and in-person study. You study theory on the Federica Web Learning platform with online tutoring. Workshops follow in Naples or Turin in January and February.
The second semester is taught in person in Naples and the third at the Politecnico di Torino.
The final semester is for the traineeship and thesis, which can take place at either university or at companies in the sector.
Students may take challenges set by industry instead of elective courses. The traineeship and thesis are carried out in close collaboration with companies working in the circular and bio economy, and Erasmus+ mobility is also possible.
Career paths
The department describes technical and managerial roles in research, innovation, production and the evaluation of chemical products, processes and materials. After the state qualification exam, graduates can join the professional register of chemists and physicists. Typical employers include:
- Chemical, biotechnological and pharmaceutical companies
- Recycling and waste treatment plants
- Public and private analysis laboratories and plant design companies
- Universities, research organisations and industrial R&D laboratories
- Public bodies that control the environment and health
Fees and scholarships
You enrol and pay fees at Federico II, which sets contributions by family income.
Its 2026/27 fee simulator lists foreign students from non-EU countries among those fully exempt from contributions, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students.
The Campania body ADISURC runs income-based scholarships. This programme can be tuition-free for eligible students.
How to apply from outside the EU
Every applicant starts with the course's own selection. We send your CV, bachelor's certificate, Diploma Supplement, English certificate, motivation letter and any recommendation letters, and the coordination commission checks the entry requirements. Eligible candidates are invited to an online assessment of their preparation. The department publishes the selection procedure each year. [1][3]
After a positive assessment, the programme coordinator's pre-acceptance letter goes with your Universitaly pre-enrolment, and Federico II validates it. [4]
Applicants who need a visa complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, choosing Federico II and their Italian embassy or consulate. For 2026/27, the deadline was 15 June 2026, visa applications closed on 30 November 2026 and enrolment had to be completed by 31 January 2027. The 2027/28 dates are not yet published. [4]
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 Federico II's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your course selection application, pre-acceptance letter request and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your ADISURC Campania 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 Federico II's Industrial Chemistry for Circular and Bio Economy master?
A chemistry degree (Italian class L-27), or another degree with at least 8 CFU in maths, 6 in physics, 15 in chemistry and 15 in biochemistry, microbiology, biotechnology or chemical engineering subjects. A foreign degree must match one of these in content. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
No written entrance exam. You send your CV, the coordination commission checks the requirements, and eligible candidates take an online assessment of basic maths and physics and in-depth chemistry. The programme page describes it as an online interview. [1][3]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
You need certified English at B2. The regulations do not name specific tests or scores, so we check which certificate your file can use. The programme page says enrolled students can also certify B2 through the University Language Centre during the first year. [1][3]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, Federico II gave non-EU applicants living abroad until 15 June 2026 to pre-enrol on Universitaly and until 30 November 2026 to submit the visa application. The 2027/28 dates are not yet published. [4]
Is there a minimum grade?
The programme page says candidates whose last degree was obtained no more than 7 years ago, with a final grade of at least 65%, are accepted for selection. The 2025/26 regulations themselves do not set a minimum grade. [1][3]
I have a B.Sc. in Biology or Microbiology. Can I apply?
Possibly, but check carefully. You need 15 chemistry credits, 8 in maths and 6 in physics, plus 15 in biochemistry, microbiology, biotechnology or chemical engineering. Biology degrees usually cover the last block but can fall short on chemistry, maths or physics. If admitted, you follow an alignment path that fits your background. [1]
Who runs the degree and where is it taught?
It is an inter-university degree of Federico II and Politecnico di Torino, based in Federico II's Department of Chemical Sciences. The first semester is blended, the second is taught in Naples, the third in Turin, and the traineeship and thesis can be done at either university or a company. [1][2]
How many places are there?
For 2026/27, enrolment was capped at 30 students. The regulations let the coordination commission decide each year whether to limit numbers. [1][2]
Can someone handle my whole application to Industrial Chemistry for Circular and Bio Economy at Federico II?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Federico II's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the ADISURC Campania 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 Industrial Chemistry for Circular and Bio Economy?
A recognised Indian B.Sc. in Chemistry or a B.Tech or B.E. in Chemical Engineering can meet the degree rule. A B.Sc. or B.Tech in Biotechnology or Biochemistry can too if it includes at least 15 chemistry credits, 8 in maths and 6 in physics. You also need certified English at B2. The steps are the course selection, a pre-acceptance letter and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [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 Industrial Chemistry for Circular and Bio Economy are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: course selection, a pre-acceptance letter and Universitaly pre-enrolment, 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 Industrial Chemistry for Circular and Bio Economy are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: course selection, a pre-acceptance letter and Universitaly pre-enrolment. 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 Industrial Chemistry for Circular and Bio Economy 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: course selection, a pre-acceptance letter and Universitaly pre-enrolment, 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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