Master in Materials Science at University of Padua
English-taught materials science master in Padua on the design, synthesis and characterisation of functional materials and devices, with laboratory courses, an internship, a thesis and a double degree option in Giessen.
Master
2 years
Padua
English
University of Padua
Materials Science is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM Sc.Mat.) taught in English at the University of Padua, with an optional double degree with Justus Liebig University Giessen. Non-EU students with family abroad pay a fixed €2,990 a year (2026/27), waived for regional scholarship winners.
Entry requirements
- A bachelor's degree of at least three years (or equivalent) in materials science, chemistry, industrial chemistry, physics or a related field such as chemical or materials engineering.
- Proven skills in chemistry, physics and mathematics, and a final grade that meets the minimum the university sets for your country.
- English at B2 level of the CEFR, with a certificate from the university's accepted list unless an exemption applies.
- No entrance test: admission is open to applicants who meet the requirements, which are checked on your application file.
- An online application on apply.unipd.it with your transcript, degree certificate, CV, motivation letter and English certificate; legalised documents are not needed at this stage.
About the programme
Materials Science is a two-year master's degree in class LM Sc.Mat. (Scienze dei materiali), taught in English in Padua by the Department of Chemical Sciences within the School of Science. It is worth 120 ECTS and has open admission for applicants who meet the requirements.
The course trains highly qualified professionals for research and development of innovative functional materials. Its interdisciplinary approach draws on chemistry, physics, mathematics, engineering and geology, and combines theoretical foundations with applied research. Students learn to design, produce and characterise new materials and devices, with a focus on renewable energy, sustainability and environmentally friendly technologies. It suits graduates in chemistry, physics, materials science or chemical and materials engineering.
What you will study
The first year is a common core of physics, chemistry and laboratory work on materials; the second year adds Materials Technology and optional units. Units in the 2027/28 plan include:
- Advanced Laboratory for the Preparation and Characterization of Materials
- Fundamentals of Nanoscience
- Organic Functional Materials, and Physical Chemistry of Materials
- Physical Methods for Materials Characterization with Laboratory
- Physics and Technology of Semiconductors, and Surface Structure and Dynamics
- Materials Technology (second year)
- Options such as Computational Methods for Materials Science, Superconducting Materials, Nanofabrication, and Sustainable Energy: Materials and Technologies
- Options such as Electrochemistry of Materials, Optics and Laser Physics, and Artificial Intelligence for Design, Synthesis and Characterization of Nanomaterials
How the programme is taught
The degree closes with a unit on Essential Industry Skills for Scientists, an internship and a thesis. A double degree with Justus Liebig University Giessen in Germany is also available.
Career paths
The university says graduates can work in industry and in public and private research institutions, in research and development, in the exploitation and optimisation of industrial processes and methods, and in high-tech companies as experts and consultants for advanced instruments and materials. Roles it names include:
- Research and development
- Industrial process optimisation
- Specialised consulting on advanced instruments and materials
- Management
Fees and scholarships
School of Science degrees such as this one are in fee Group B. The 2026/27 fee call sets a fixed €2,990 a year for non-EU students whose household is abroad, or €996.66 for citizens of countries on the ministry's list of particularly poor countries; an ISEE parificato only reduces the regional tax. Veneto regional scholarship winners are exempt, which means zero euro tuition for eligible students, and merit fee waivers are open to international applicants living abroad. See the fees page.
How to apply from outside the EU
Apply on apply.unipd.it, uploading your transcript, degree certificate, CV, motivation letter and English certificate, and pay the €60 fee; no legalised documents are needed to apply. For 2027/28, non-EU applicants living abroad can apply from 15 September to 15 November 2026 or from 1 December 2026 to 1 March 2027.
If you are admitted, you pay €208 to accept the place, then complete the Universitaly pre-enrolment and apply for a type D study visa. Legalised, apostilled or CIMEA-verified qualifications are due by 31 August 2027, and lectures start on 1 October 2027.
How ApplyAZ helps
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Questions and answers
Is the Master in Materials Science taught in English?
Yes. The whole degree is taught in English in Padua. You need English at B2 level of the CEFR, shown by a certificate on the university's accepted list unless an exemption applies.
Is there a double degree option?
Yes. The admissions portal says a double degree with Justus Liebig University Giessen in Germany is available. The portal does not give the selection rules or number of places, so ask the course office before you plan on it.
Which bachelor's degrees are accepted?
A degree of at least three years in materials science, chemistry, industrial chemistry, physics or a related field such as chemical or materials engineering, with proven skills in chemistry, physics and mathematics.
When can I apply for 2027/28?
Non-EU applicants living abroad can apply on apply.unipd.it from 15 September to 15 November 2026 or from 1 December 2026 to 1 March 2027. The fee is €60 and lectures start on 1 October 2027.
How much are the fees?
For 2026/27, non-EU students with family abroad pay a fixed €2,990 a year, or €996.66 if from a country on the ministry's list of particularly poor countries. Regional scholarship winners are exempt, and merit fee waivers exist.
What careers does it lead to?
The university names research and development in industry and research institutions, optimisation of industrial processes, and expert or consulting roles on advanced instruments and materials in high-tech companies.
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