Master in Sustainable Industrial Chemistry at University of Milan
English-taught LM-71 R master at the University of Milan, formerly Industrial Chemistry, training chemists in sustainable processes, materials and circular economy, with a 15 ECTS research stage and a 24 ECTS thesis. Entry needs L-27 chemistry credits and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Milan
English
University of Milan
Sustainable Industrial Chemistry is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-71 R) taught in English at the University of Milan in Milan. Entry needs a bachelor's meeting the Italian chemistry class L-27 rules, with 20 credits in maths, physics and computing and 70 in chemistry, plus English at B2 and a passed interview. Fees follow family income, or country of origin for income abroad, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Milan's Sustainable Industrial Chemistry master asks for a bachelor's degree with the curricular requirements of the Italian chemistry class L-27: at least 20 credits in maths, physics and computing and at least 70 credits in core chemistry subjects. You also need English at B2 and must pass an interview with the admission commission on core chemistry subjects. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and credit requirements
You need a bachelor's degree, or a foreign degree the university recognises as suitable, showing the curricular requirements of the Italian class L-27 (chemical sciences and technologies). In particular: [1][2]
- At least 20 credits in mathematics, physics and computing (sectors MAT/01 to MAT/09, FIS/01 to FIS/08, INF/01 and ING-INF/05).
- At least 70 credits in core chemistry areas: analytical and environmental chemistry (CHIM/01, CHIM/12), inorganic and physical chemistry (CHIM/03, CHIM/02), industrial chemistry and engineering (CHIM/04, CHIM/05, ING-IND/21, ING-IND/22, ING-IND/25), and organic chemistry and biochemistry (CHIM/06, BIO/10 to BIO/12).
These credits are fully recognised for graduates of the University of Milan's own L-27 bachelor's programmes. Everyone else must show the same curricular requirements, and the admission commission evaluates different profiles. [2]
For 2026/27, the degree and all entry requirements had to be in place by 31 December 2026. [1]
What this means for your transcript
Credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit as Italian CFU, and the commission looks at the subjects behind them. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Sc. in Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry, where analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry make up most of the degree alongside maths and physics.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech or B.E. in Chemical Engineering, which usually covers maths, physics and process engineering but may be lighter on analytical, inorganic and organic chemistry; a B.Sc. with chemistry as one of three equal subjects; or a B.Pharm, which has organic chemistry and biochemistry but may fall short of 70 chemistry credits.
- Often short: a B.Sc. in Physics, Biology or Biotechnology, a B.Tech in Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering, a BCA, B.Com, BBA or BA, which rarely reach 70 credits in chemistry.
English
English at CEFR level B2 or higher is required for admission. The university's language centre (SLAM) checks it in one of three ways: [2]
- a recognised certificate at B2 or higher, issued no more than three years before the application date and uploaded with the application;
- an English level certified by SLAM during a University of Milan degree within the last four years;
- the SLAM entry test, which applicants without a valid certificate are directed to.
If you do not take or pass the entry test, you must submit a recognised certificate by the programme's deadline, or you are not admitted. The programme refers to the university's list of recognised certificates and does not set its own scores. [2]
Admission interview
The admission commission first checks your entry requirements, then invites eligible candidates to an interview on fundamental aspects of the core chemistry subjects. The admission notice allows an interview or a written test, in person or online. [1][2]
- Interviews run in June, July, September and December, and you can take one before you graduate if you already meet the credit requirements.
- Non-EU applicants also get a session in May and can take the interview remotely by videoconference. The programme recommends this early option to foreign students.
- Before the interview you fill in a preliminary study plan, which is discussed at the interview.
- If you fail the interview, you cannot enter the programme that year.
For 2026/27, 40 places were reserved for non-EU students living abroad. [2]
2026/27 deadlines
For 2026/27, applications opened on 22 January 2026. Non-EU applicants who needed a visa had until 30 April 2026, and other applicants had until 25 August 2026. Admitted students enrolled between 5 May 2026 and 15 January 2027, from five working days after passing the interview. [1][2]
You could apply before graduating if you completed your bachelor's and met the entry requirements by 31 December 2026. The programme strongly suggested that all candidates book the July or September interview. [1][2]
Visa applicants also had to complete Universitaly pre-enrolment by 31 July 2026, or they were excluded from the selection and from enrolment. The 2027/28 admission notice sets the next dates. [1]
Documents and non-EU steps
Applicants with a foreign degree apply on the university's international platform by the deadline. You upload: [1]
- your bachelor's degree or degree-awarding certificate, in English, Italian, French, German or Spanish;
- a Diploma Supplement or a transcript with courses, marks, ECTS, subject areas and the grading system;
- your passport or another valid ID.
The application cannot be changed or completed with extra documents once submitted. [1]
To finalise enrolment you provide your bachelor's degree legalised or apostilled, your high school diploma, an official Italian translation where needed (not for documents in English, French, German or Spanish), a Statement of Comparability from an ENIC-NARIC centre such as CIMEA or a declaration of value from the Italian embassy, an Italian tax code and, for non-EU citizens, your residence permit or the receipt of its application. For 2026/27 these were due by 30 November 2026, and admission stays provisional until they are checked. [1]
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 Milan. Admission notice for the Master's degree programme in Sustainable Industrial Chemistry (LM-71 R), academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Milan, Department of Chemistry. Programme description (manifesto), Master's degree in Sustainable Industrial Chemistry (LM-71 R), students enrolling in 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Milan. Sustainable Industrial Chemistry master's programme page and enrolment page, and the Industrial Chemistry programme website (language, degree class, admission dates and programme change). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Milan. Regulations on tuition and fees, waivers and scholarships, academic year 2026/27, with the annexes on tuition areas and country groups. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Sustainable Industrial Chemistry (SIC) is a two-year master's degree in class LM-71-R (industrial chemistry), run by the Department of Chemistry in Milan and taught totally in English. It is worth 120 ECTS and replaced the University of Milan's Industrial Chemistry master from 2025/26. The degree was among the first in Italy to earn the EuroMaster label, a European quality mark for chemistry degrees. [2][3]
The programme trains industrial chemists who develop products and processes with a reduced environmental impact. It covers synthesis, characterisation, scale-up and circular economy principles, and brings in tools such as artificial intelligence and machine learning for process optimisation. It suits chemistry and industrial chemistry graduates aiming at research and production roles in the chemical industry. [2]
What you will study
The first year opens with three compulsory units and one of three laboratory courses, followed by electives chosen from tables covering synthesis and catalysis, polymers and recycling, process design and digital tools. Units in the 2026/27 study plan include: [2]
- Advanced Industrial Chemistry with Laboratory
- Chemical Processes and Industrial Plants
- Economics and Management
- One lab course: Chemical Technologies for the Energy Transition, Applied Organic Chemistry, or Advanced Functional Materials for Industrial Applications
- Heterogeneous Catalysis, and Machine Learning for Chemical Sciences and Industry
- Plastics Degradation and Environmental Impact, and Recycle and Life Cycle Assessment
- Industrial Processes and Scale-up, and Chemistry Digitalization for Industry 4.0
How the programme is taught
Laboratory attendance is compulsory and attendance at other teaching is strongly recommended. The second year is built around research: a 15 ECTS experimental research stage in a laboratory, then a 24 ECTS thesis based on original work under faculty guidance, defended in public. You also take 3 ECTS in chemical regulation and legislation or in Italian. Erasmus+ agreements let you take courses or part of your thesis abroad. [2]
Career paths
The university lists six professional profiles for graduates:
- Industrial chemist designing sustainable products and processes
- Head or director of an R&D laboratory
- Chemical plant director or operator
- Production manager responsible for quality, safety and energy efficiency
- Science communicator transferring technical knowledge to industry and commerce
- Sustainability manager improving production processes
Graduates can also go on to a PhD or a specialisation school. [2]
Fees and scholarships
Sustainable Industrial Chemistry falls in tuition Area B of the 2026/27 fee regulation. For 2026/27, a student whose family earns and holds assets abroad pays a fixed amount set by country group, not by family income, and Group A covers countries like India, Iran and Pakistan. Full regional DSU scholarship winners are exempt from university tuition, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. [4]
How to apply from outside the EU
Every candidate has an interview with the admission commission on core chemistry subjects. Sessions run in June, July, September and December, with an extra session in May for non-EU applicants, who can join by videoconference. [2]
Applicants with a foreign degree apply on the university's international platform. For 2026/27, 40 places were reserved for non-EU students living abroad, and the deadline for visa applicants was 30 April 2026 (general deadline 25 August 2026). The 2027/28 admission notice sets the next dates. [1][2]
Visa applicants must also complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, which we submit for you, by 31 July (for 2026/27), or they are excluded from the selection and from enrolment. After admission you apply for a type D study visa and provide a CIMEA statement of comparability or a declaration of value, due by 30 November for 2026/27. [1]
Compare related master's programmes
If you are exploring chemistry and materials science, compare the curriculum and entry requirements on these programme pages before choosing your shortlist.
- Master in Science and Technology of Bio and Nanomaterials at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
- Master in Sustainable Chemistry and Technologies for Circular Economy at University of Padua
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 Milan's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your online application with your transcript and preliminary study plan, and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your University of Milan DSU 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
Is this the former Industrial Chemistry master?
Yes. The old Industrial Chemistry programme is being phased out, and first-year students now enrol in Sustainable Industrial Chemistry, class LM-71 R. It lasts two years, is worth 120 ECTS and all its courses are held in English. [2][3]
What bachelor's degree do I need for Sustainable Industrial Chemistry at Milan?
A bachelor's with the curricular requirements of the Italian chemistry class L-27: at least 20 credits in maths, physics and computing and at least 70 credits in analytical, inorganic, physical, industrial and organic chemistry or biochemistry. The admission commission evaluates other profiles. [2]
Is there an entrance exam?
You must pass an interview with the admission commission on core chemistry subjects, held in June, July, September and December, plus a May session for non-EU applicants that can be taken online. The admission notice also allows a written test. Failing bars entry that year. [1][2]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2 or higher. You can upload a recognised certificate issued within the last three years, and we check that yours is on the university's list, or take the language centre's entry test. Without a pass or a certificate by the programme's deadline, you are not admitted. [2]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants needing a visa applied between 22 January and 30 April 2026 and had to complete Universitaly pre-enrolment by 31 July 2026. The degree reserved 40 places for non-EU students living abroad. The 2027/28 admission notice sets the next dates. [1][2]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. For 2026/27 you could apply, and even sit the interview, before graduating if you already met the credit requirements and graduated by 31 December 2026. The programme suggested that candidates book the July or September interview. [1][2]
I have a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering. Can I apply?
Possibly. Chemical engineering usually covers the 20 credits in maths, physics and computing, and industrial chemistry and engineering credits count towards the 70, but you also need enough analytical, inorganic, physical and organic chemistry. The admission commission evaluates profiles outside L-27. [2]
What jobs do graduates do?
The university lists six profiles: industrial chemist, head of an R&D laboratory, chemical plant director or operator, production manager, science communicator and sustainability manager. Graduates can also continue to a PhD or a specialisation school. [2]
Can someone handle my whole application to Sustainable Industrial Chemistry at Milan?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Milan's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the University of Milan DSU 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 Sustainable Industrial Chemistry?
A recognised Indian bachelor's such as a B.Sc. in Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry can fit if your transcript shows at least 20 credits in maths, physics and computing and at least 70 in core chemistry subjects. A B.Tech in Chemical Engineering needs a closer check. You also need English at B2. The steps are the online application, the admission interview and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [2] 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 Sustainable Industrial Chemistry are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: online application, the admission interview 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 Sustainable Industrial Chemistry are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: online application, the admission interview 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 Sustainable Industrial Chemistry 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: online application, the admission interview 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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