Master in Materials Science and Nanotechnology at University of Milan-Bicocca

Detailed entry requirements

Milano-Bicocca's Materials Science and Nanotechnology master asks for a bachelor's degree in one of the listed science or engineering classes, or an equivalent academic qualification, and English at B2. Chemistry, physics and materials science graduates skip the interview, and graduates of the other listed classes are interviewed. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]

Accepted degree classes

You need a bachelor's degree (or a three-year university diploma) in one of the listed Italian degree classes, or an equivalent academic qualification. Your degree class decides whether you are admitted without an interview, called to an interview or not admitted. [1]

• No interview: a bachelor's in Chemistry (L-27), Physics (L-30) or Materials Science (L-Sc.Mat.), or a master's in Chemistry (LM-54), Physics (LM-17), Materials Science (LM-Sc.Mat.), Materials Engineering (LM-53), Chemical Engineering (LM-22), Energy and Nuclear Engineering (LM-30) or Mathematical-Physical Modelling for Engineering (LM-44).
• Admission interview: a bachelor's in Biotechnologies (L-2), Civil and Environmental Engineering (L-7), Information Technology Engineering (L-8), Industrial Engineering (L-9), Biology (L-13), Building Sciences (L-23), Agriculture and Forestry (L-25), Food Sciences (L-26), Navigation (L-28), Pharmacy (L-29), Computer Science (L-31), Environmental Sciences (L-32), Earth Sciences (L-34), Mathematics (L-35), Animal Production (L-38), Statistics (L-41) or Diagnostics for Cultural Heritage (L-43), or a master's in one of a list of related science and engineering classes.
• Not admitted: applicants whose degree falls outside these classes are excluded and are not called for an interview.

You can apply while still completing a degree in one of these classes. [1]

What this means for your transcript

The evaluation committee compares a foreign degree with these Italian classes, looking at the subjects you studied rather than the title alone. As a guide, based on the rule above:

• Usually a fit: a B.Sc. in Physics or Chemistry, which is closest to the classes that skip the interview, or a B.Tech or B.E. in Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgical, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, which is closest to the industrial or information engineering classes and leads to an interview.
• Check carefully: a B.Sc. in Biology, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or Environmental Science, a B.Pharm or a BCA. These sit near interview classes, but the interview tests chemistry, materials physics and laboratory techniques, so a transcript light on physics and chemistry is a risk.
• Often short: a B.Com, BBA or BA, which does not match any listed class.

English

English at CEFR level B2 or higher. [1][2] On the university's list for visa applicants, accepted certificates at B2 or above include IELTS Academic 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72 and PTE Academic 59. [5] You do not need a separate certificate if your previous degree was taught entirely in English or English is your native language. [2]

For 2026/27, visa applicants had to hold their certificate by 31 July 2026 or by the deadline set in the programme call, and certificates are valid for five years. [3]

Admission interview

There is no written test. If your degree does not exempt you, the evaluation committee interviews you to check: [1]

• basic knowledge of chemistry and materials physics, and the ability to apply it in practice;
• working knowledge of common modern laboratory instruments and techniques for acquiring, processing and analysing experimental data;
• enough mathematics to model and analyse systems.

The programme call does not set a minimum grade. Admitted candidates are notified by email and the list of admitted students is published after the interviews. [1]

2026/27 deadlines

Applicants with a foreign qualification apply only through DreamApply. [1] For 2026/27, Milano-Bicocca ran these windows for programmes with unlimited places, such as this one: [3]

• 7 November 2025 to 16 January 2026.
• 16 March to 16 April 2026.
• 15 May to 15 June 2026, and 7 July to 7 September 2026, for EU citizens and non-EU citizens already living in Italy only.

Visa applicants also had to complete Universitaly pre-enrolment by 31 July 2026, obtain their bachelor's degree by 31 August 2026 and arrive in Italy by 31 January 2027. The 2027/28 dates are set by the next call. [3]

Documents and non-EU steps

With your DreamApply application you upload a CV in English, your transcript of records, your degree certificate (or an enrolment or provisional certificate if you have not yet graduated), your passport and your English certificate. [4] The receipt of your request for a CIMEA statement of comparability must be presented before the window you apply in closes. The same applies to the CIMEA statement of verification, although a missing one does not block admission. [3]

To complete enrolment, visa applicants add the legalised degree diploma, a translation if it is not in Italian, English, French, Spanish or German, an Italian tax code, the Universitaly pre-enrolment receipt and the entry visa. Once you are admitted and enrolled, the university validates your Universitaly request so that you can apply for a type D study visa. [4]

One application covers up to three programmes. Admitted students pay a deposit when they accept their offer. [2][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.

1. University of Milano-Bicocca. Admission to the Master's degree programme in Materials Science and Nanotechnology (FSM02Q, class LM Sc.Mat.), academic year 2026/2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
2. University of Milano-Bicocca, admissions portal for applicants with foreign qualifications. Materials Science and Nanotechnology programme listing: entry qualification, English, fees and overview, Fall semester 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
3. University of Milano-Bicocca, admissions portal for applicants with foreign qualifications. Apply for 2026/27: admission calls and deadlines. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
4. University of Milano-Bicocca, admissions portal for applicants with foreign qualifications. Master's degree required documents, visa procedure and application FAQ, 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
5. University of Milano-Bicocca. Access for students with an international qualification: entry documents and English language requirement, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
6. University of Milano-Bicocca. Guide for university fees, academic year 2026/2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
7. University of Milano-Bicocca, Department of Materials Science. Materials Science and Nanotechnology course outline 2025/26 and programme description. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
8. University of Milano-Bicocca, Department of Materials Science. SUMA Dual Degree, Milano-Bicocca and KU Leuven track information page, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.

What bachelor's degree do I need for Milano-Bicocca's Materials Science and Nanotechnology master?

A bachelor's in one of the listed science or engineering classes, or an equivalent foreign qualification. Chemistry, physics and materials science graduates skip the interview. Graduates in engineering, biology, biotechnology, pharmacy, computer science, maths, statistics, earth or environmental sciences and a few other classes are interviewed. Other degrees are not admitted. [1]

Is there an entrance exam?

No written test. If your degree is not in chemistry, physics or materials science, you have an admission interview on chemistry and materials physics, laboratory techniques and data analysis, and the mathematics used to model systems. [1]

What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?

English at B2. On the university's list for visa applicants, B2 includes IELTS Academic 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72 or PTE Academic 59. You need no separate certificate if your previous degree was taught entirely in English or English is your native language. [2][5]

When is the deadline for non-EU students?

For 2026/27, non-EU applicants living abroad had two DreamApply windows: 7 November 2025 to 16 January 2026, and 16 March to 16 April 2026. Universitaly pre-enrolment closed on 31 July 2026. The 2027/28 dates are not yet published. [3]

Can I apply before I graduate?

Yes. You can apply with an enrolment or provisional certificate. For 2026/27, visa applicants applying through DreamApply had to obtain their bachelor's degree by 31 August 2026. [3][4]

I have a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or a B.Sc. in Biology. Can I apply?

Both sit close to listed classes that lead to an interview: industrial engineering for mechanical, and biology for a biology degree. The committee compares your degree with these classes, and the interview tests chemistry, materials physics and lab techniques. We check your transcript subject by subject. [1]

How are the fees set?

It is an Area B course. For 2026/27, international students paid a fixed tuition fee set by their country group, not by family income, and Group 1 included India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. [6]

Is there a double degree with KU Leuven?

The programme page describes a Dual MSc track with KU Leuven that adds two degrees, with the second year in Belgium. The department's track page says it is active for students enrolled until 2025/26, so we check whether it runs for your intake. [2][8]

Can someone handle my whole application to Materials Science and Nanotechnology at Milano-Bicocca?

Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Milano-Bicocca's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the regional 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 Materials Science and Nanotechnology?

The committee compares your degree with the listed Italian degree classes. As a guide, a B.Sc. in Physics or Chemistry is closest to the classes that skip the interview, while a B.Tech or B.E. in engineering, or a B.Sc. in biology, maths or computing, is closest to the interview classes. You need English at B2. The steps are the DreamApply application, the admission decision and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1][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 Materials Science and Nanotechnology are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: DreamApply application, admission decision 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 Materials Science and Nanotechnology are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: DreamApply application, admission decision 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 Materials Science and Nanotechnology 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: DreamApply application, admission decision 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.