Master in Materials Science and Technology at University of Bari Aldo Moro

Detailed entry requirements

UniBa's Materials Science and Technology master has open access with no cap on places: you need a degree after at least 15 years of education, at least 10 CFU each in chemistry, physics and mathematics, English at B2 and a positive admission interview. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]

Degree and credit requirements

You need an Italian bachelor's degree or a foreign qualification judged suitable. [1] For international applicants, the programme asks for a university qualification obtained after at least 15 years of education, including at least three years of university study, that gives access to second-level study in the country that issued it. [3]

Your degree must include: [1]

• At least 10 CFU in chemistry (the CHEM subject groups)
• At least 10 CFU in physics (the PHYS subject groups)
• At least 10 CFU in mathematics (the MATH subject groups)

Graduates of the Italian bachelor's class in Materials Science meet these subject requirements automatically. The course also assumes solid maths, a solid base in physics and chemistry, and working knowledge of modern laboratory instruments and data analysis. [1]

What this means for your transcript

Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit: one CFU stands for 25 hours of student work, and the course committee converts your transcript into CFU by subject. [1] A three-year bachelor's after 12 years of school gives 15 years of education. As a guide, based on the rule above:

• Usually a fit: a B.Sc. in Chemistry, Physics or Materials Science, or a B.Tech or B.E. in Chemical, Materials or Metallurgical Engineering, with papers in all three of chemistry, physics and maths.
• Check carefully: a B.Tech or B.E. in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, which usually covers maths and physics but may have only one chemistry paper, and a B.Sc. in Biology, Biotechnology or a B.Pharm, which covers chemistry but can be short in maths or physics.
• Often short: a BCA, B.Com, BBA or BA, which rarely include 10 credits each in chemistry, physics and maths.

English

English at B2 or equivalent. [1] Your English is assessed at the admission interview. The 2026/27 regulation and the programme's admission page do not list specific certificates or test scores. [1][3]

Admission interview

Access is open, with no cap on places, but admission depends on the outcome of an interview with the course's teaching committee. The interview checks your knowledge and readiness, can be held by video conference, and for foreign degrees includes the check of the curricular requirements. The committee may ask you to fill gaps in prior knowledge. [1][3]

Your application states your degree, the CFU you earned in physics, chemistry and mathematical analysis, any work experience, your level of English and Italian, and an email address. International applicants who are found eligible are interviewed on English and motivation. [1][3]

2026/27 deadlines

For 2026/27, non-EU applicants who needed a visa had until 30 June 2026 to apply on the university's international portal. EU applicants and non-EU applicants not needing a visa had until 30 September 2026. Non-EU applicants living abroad then had to complete Universitaly pre-enrolment for open-access programmes by 30 September 2026. The 2027/28 dates are not yet published. [2]

Documents and non-EU steps

International applicants upload: [3]

• An original transcript of records with official sworn translations into Italian or English.
• For a degree from a country in the ARDI automatic recognition database: the ARDI statement of correspondence and the CIMEA statement of verification, or legalisation or apostille of the original and translated documents.
• For other countries: the CIMEA statement of comparability and statement of verification.
• As an alternative to CIMEA statements: a declaration of value from the Italian diplomatic mission, with legalisation or apostille of the original and translated degree.

If your qualifications are approved, you complete Universitaly pre-enrolment for the study visa and upload the same documents there. Pre-enrolment does not secure a visa appointment, and acceptance by the university gives no right to a visa. [2][3]

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 Bari Aldo Moro, Department of Chemistry. Course regulations, Master's degree in Materials Science and Technology (class LM-ScMat), 2026/27 cohort, approved by Rector's Decree no. 1984 of 16 June 2026. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
2. University of Bari Aldo Moro. Admission of international students, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
3. University of Bari Aldo Moro, Master's degree in Materials Science and Technology. Admission page, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
4. University of Bari Aldo Moro, Materials Science and Technology programme page (language, degree class and access type). Reviewed 8 October 2026.

What bachelor's degree do I need for Materials Science and Technology at UniBa?

A university degree obtained after at least 15 years of education, with at least three years at university, plus at least 10 CFU each in chemistry, physics and mathematics. Graduates of the Italian Materials Science bachelor's class meet the subject rule automatically. [1][3]

Is there an entrance exam?

No written test and no cap on places. Admission depends on an interview with the teaching committee, which can be held by video conference and may ask you to fill gaps in prior knowledge. International applicants are interviewed on English and motivation. [1][3]

What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?

English at B2 or equivalent, assessed at the admission interview. The 2026/27 regulation and the programme's admission page do not list specific certificates or scores, so we check which proof of B2 your file can use. [1][3]

When is the deadline for non-EU students?

For 2026/27, non-EU applicants needing a visa had until 30 June 2026 to apply on the university's international portal, and Universitaly pre-enrolment for open-access courses closed on 30 September 2026. The 2027/28 dates are not yet published. [2]

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

Possibly. Mechanical graduates usually have maths and physics but may be short of 10 CFU in chemistry, and Biology graduates often lack maths or physics credits. The committee converts your transcript into CFU by subject, so we check each block first. [1][3]

Do I need a declaration of value?

Not necessarily. The programme accepts CIMEA statements, or an ARDI statement of correspondence with a CIMEA statement of verification, or a declaration of value from the Italian mission, together with your transcript and sworn translations into Italian or English. [3]

Is there an internship?

Yes. A 16 CFU internship is part of the plan, in university laboratories or at companies and laboratories outside the university, including elsewhere in Europe. You can apply once you have 40 CFU, and it can feed into your 13 CFU thesis. [1]

What careers does it lead to?

Research and development, quality control, production and processing of materials in industry, public and private research laboratories in Italy and abroad, consulting and service companies, or a PhD. [1]

Can someone handle my whole application to Materials Science and Technology at UniBa?

Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against UniBa's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the ADISU Puglia 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 Technology?

A recognised Indian bachelor's, such as a three-year B.Sc. or a four-year B.Tech or B.E., can meet the rule of at least 15 years of education. You also need at least 10 CFU each in chemistry, physics and maths, and English at B2. The steps are the application on the university's international portal, an interview and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1][3] 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 Technology are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: application on the university's international portal, 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 Materials Science and Technology are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: application on the university's international portal, 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 Materials Science and Technology 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: application on the university's international portal, 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.