Master in Nanotechnology and Physics for Sustainability at University of Salerno
Two-year English-taught LM-17 physics master at the University of Salerno covering renewable energy, geophysics, nanotechnology, photochemistry and life cycle assessment, with a lab, internship and thesis.
Master
2 years
Salerno
English
University of Salerno
Nanotechnology and Physics for Sustainability is a two-year, 120-credit master's degree (LM-17) taught in English at the University of Salerno. It applies physics, nano and quantum technologies to energy and the environment. Fees follow income-based contribution bands, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
- A bachelor's degree in physics (Italian class L-30) or an equivalent foreign qualification.
- With a degree in another subject: at least 60 credits in physics, 20 in maths or computer science and 10 in chemistry; missing credits must be made up before enrolment.
- Solid classical physics plus the basics of quantum mechanics, fluid dynamics, transport phenomena and mathematical methods for modern physics.
- No entrance test: your university record is reviewed, with an interview if needed.
- No English entry level is stated; the plan includes a B2 English exam, waived with a recognised B2 certificate.
- For a foreign degree: an ENIC-NARIC certificate, a certificate from your university or a declaration of value.
About the programme
Nanotechnology and Physics for Sustainability is a two-year, 120-credit master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-17, physics) taught in English by the Department of Physics "E.R. Caianiello" at the University of Salerno. It is a new degree: the first study plans date from 2025/26.
The course trains physicists who can apply modern physics, nanotechnology and quantum technologies to the ecological transition. Alongside physics it draws on chemistry, pharmaceutical technology and chemical engineering, so graduates can judge both the science and the economic and environmental impact of a project. It suits graduates in physics, or in a related science or engineering subject with a solid physics and maths record.
What you will study
The 2026/27 plan has a required first year of 54 credits across physics, geophysics and energy, and a second year built around chemistry, nanotechnology, sustainable production, an internship and the thesis, plus electives. Required course units include:
- Physics of Matter and Renewable Energies
- Nuclear and Subnuclear Physics
- Mathematical Methods and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development
- Geophysics for Sustainability
- Sustainability and Aerospace
- Electrical Systems and Sustainable Energy
- Molecular Quantum Mechanics, Applications to Photochemistry
- Nanotechnologies for Pharmaceuticals and Biomedicals
The second year also includes Sustainable Production Processes, Economic Assessment and LCA (life cycle assessment), which links technical choices to cost and circular economy methods. Elective units reflect the research lines of the Department of Physics, with a focus on nano and quantum technologies.
How the programme is taught
Practical work is built into the plan: a 9-credit Master Laboratory in the first year and a 6-credit training internship of 150 hours in the second. The final thesis carries 30 credits. The plan also includes a 6-credit English exam at B2 level, held at the University Language Centre; a recognised B2 certificate exempts you from it.
Career paths
The course prepares graduates to support industry on environmental protection, energy saving and renewable sources, or to continue to a PhD. The official profile names these areas:
- Industrial production processes and the analysis of materials and devices
- Management of advanced equipment for renewable energy
- Environmental protection and energy efficiency
- Management and treatment of conventional, special and radioactive waste
- Doctoral research in physics and related fields
Fees and scholarships
UNISA sets tuition by contribution band. Non-EU students living abroad start in the third band unless they come from a country on the low human development list, which means the first band automatically; documented family hardship can also lead to the first band. ADISURC runs the Campania regional scholarship, and with income-based fees this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students.
How to apply from outside the EU
There is no entrance test. The Teaching Council checks your university record against the credit requirements and may call you for an interview on your preparation. Missing credits must be made up before enrolment, because the course does not allow enrolment with educational debts.
After that you register on ESSE3, pre-enrol on Universitaly and, once accepted, apply for a type D study visa. UNISA asks for an ENIC-NARIC certificate, a certificate from your university or a declaration of value for your foreign degree.
How ApplyAZ helps
If this programme fits your goals, ApplyAZ can include it in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes at Italian public universities. We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose, submit your applications and Universitaly pre-enrolment, file your DSU scholarship application and prepare your visa file, with a named person on each stage. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa. See how ApplyAZ works or check your eligibility.
Questions and answers
Is this master taught in English?
Yes. Universitaly and the University of Salerno list English as the language of this two-year, 120-credit LM-17 degree run by the Department of Physics.
Which bachelor's degrees are accepted?
A physics degree (Italian class L-30) or an equivalent foreign degree. With another degree you need at least 60 credits in physics, 20 in maths or computer science and 10 in chemistry.
Is there an entrance test?
No. The Teaching Council reviews your university record and may hold an interview to check your preparation. Missing credits must be completed before you enrol.
What English level do I need?
The enrolment page sets no entry level, but the study plan includes a 6-credit English exam at B2. A recognised B2 certificate exempts you from that exam.
How much are the fees?
UNISA uses contribution bands. Non-EU students abroad start in the third band, and students from low human development countries are assigned to the first band. ADISURC runs the Campania scholarship call.
What careers does it lead to?
Roles supporting industry on energy saving, renewable sources, materials and device analysis, environmental protection and waste management, or a PhD.
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