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. Entry needs physics credits and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Salerno
English
University of Salerno
Nanotechnology and Physics for Sustainability is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-17) taught in English at the University of Salerno. Entry needs a physics bachelor's (L-30) or a degree with at least 60 credits in physics, 20 in maths or computing and 10 in chemistry, plus English at B2. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Salerno's Nanotechnology and Physics for Sustainability master asks for a physics bachelor's (class L-30) or a degree with set credits in physics, maths and chemistry, English at B2, and a check of your personal preparation through your degree mark or an interview. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and credit requirements
You need a three-year bachelor's degree or a recognised foreign qualification. A degree in class L-30 (physical sciences and technologies) qualifies directly. With a degree in another class, your transcript must show: [1]
- At least 60 CFU in physics (sectors FIS or PHYS).
- At least 20 CFU in maths or computer science (sectors MAT and INF/01).
- At least 10 CFU in chemistry (sectors CHIM/03 to CHIM/06).
If credits are missing, the Teaching Council names the courses you must pass. They must be completed before the personal preparation check, and enrolment with missing credits is not allowed. [1]
The council also expects solid classical physics, the fundamentals of quantum mechanics applied to matter and nuclear physics, fluid dynamics and transport phenomena, the maths methods of modern physics, and familiarity with computers and electronic lab instruments. [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 about 25 hours of student work, and the council looks at your subjects, not just your total. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Sc. in Physics, or a B.Sc. with physics as the main subject, that also includes maths and some chemistry.
- Check carefully: a B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry and Maths (PCM) or a B.Tech in Engineering Physics often covers maths and chemistry but can fall short of the 60 physics credits.
- Often short: a B.Tech or B.E. in mechanical, civil, electrical or computer engineering, a BCA or a B.Sc. in Chemistry usually carries far less physics than the rule asks for.
Missing credits must be made up before enrolment, through the courses the council sets. [1]
English
English at CEFR B2 (ALTE level 3) is required for admission. The council accepts: [1]
- Any official certificate at B2 or above from a body on the MUR list of recognised certification bodies.
- The B2 English test run by the University Language Centre.
- The English section of the CISIA TOLC-S test, with a score of at least 28/30.
The regulations do not name specific IELTS or TOEFL scores. In exceptional cases the council can assess English through its own committee. [1]
Personal preparation check
There is no written entrance test. Graduates with a final mark of at least 85/110 are considered adequately prepared, and foreign marks are converted using grade conversion tables for the country of the degree. [1]
Everyone else takes an individual interview on the core subjects of a physics bachelor's, set by a committee of at least three professors. The request goes to the Student Office at least 10 days before the interview date, with a transcript listing exams, marks and subject sectors. You can sit the interview at most twice per calendar year, and a pass lets you enrol within 12 months. [1]
Non-EU applicants living abroad
Non-EU applicants living abroad pre-enrol on Universitaly, choose the programme and upload their documents, and UNISA then evaluates the application. The visa process starts only for candidates the university has accepted. For 2026/27, the visa procedure ends by 30 November 2026. UNISA's page does not set a separate master's application date. [2]
Your qualification can be accompanied by an ENIC-NARIC certificate, a certificate from official foreign institutions or a declaration of value. [2]
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 Salerno, Department of Physics E.R. Caianiello. Course regulations, Master's degree in Nanotechnology and Physics for Sustainability (LM-17), academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Salerno. Enrolment of non-EU citizens living abroad, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
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 unit with a written exam, and a recognised certificate at B2 or above can be credited for up to 3 CFU. [1]
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. Entry needs English at B2. The Teaching Council checks your university record against the credit requirements, and if your final mark is below 85/110 (foreign marks are converted) you take an individual interview on your preparation. [1] Missing credits must be made up before enrolment, because the course does not allow enrolment with educational debts.
Non-EU applicants living abroad pre-enrol on Universitaly and upload their documents, and UNISA then evaluates the application. Only accepted candidates move on to the type D study visa, and for 2026/27 the visa procedure ends by 30 November 2026. Your foreign degree can be accompanied by an ENIC-NARIC certificate, a certificate from official foreign institutions or a declaration of value. [2]
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 Salerno's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your Universitaly pre-enrolment, document upload and the personal preparation check.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your ADISURC Campania 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
What bachelor's degree do I need for Salerno's Nanotechnology and Physics for Sustainability master?
A physics degree in Italian class L-30 or a recognised foreign equivalent. With a degree in another class you need at least 60 CFU in physics, 20 in maths or computer science and 10 in chemistry, completed before enrolment. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
No written test. Graduates with a final mark of at least 85/110, with foreign marks converted, are considered ready. Others take an individual interview on core physics topics, and can sit it at most twice per calendar year. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2. UNISA accepts an official B2 certificate from a body on the MUR-recognised list, its Language Centre B2 test, or a TOLC-S English score of at least 28/30. The regulations name no IELTS score, so we check your certificate. [1]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
UNISA's page for non-EU applicants living abroad gives no separate master's application date. You pre-enrol through Universitaly, and for 2026/27 the visa procedure ends by 30 November 2026. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [2]
I have a B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. Can I apply?
Possibly. A PCM degree often covers the 20 maths and 10 chemistry credits, but you also need at least 60 CFU in physics. If you are short, the Teaching Council sets the courses to pass, and they must be done before enrolment. [1]
I have a B.Tech in engineering. Can I apply?
Only if your transcript shows at least 60 CFU in physics, 20 in maths or computer science and 10 in chemistry. Many engineering degrees carry less physics than that, so we check your transcript subject by subject first. [1]
Is this master taught in English?
Yes. The 2026/27 course regulations state that the course is taught in English, and every unit in the study plan, including the internship and the thesis, is delivered in English. [1]
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 in physics and related fields.
Can someone handle my whole application to Nanotechnology and Physics for Sustainability at Salerno?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Salerno's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the ADISURC Campania 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 Nanotechnology and Physics for Sustainability?
A recognised three-year Indian bachelor's in physics, or a B.Sc. whose subjects add up to at least 60 credits in physics, 20 in maths or computing and 10 in chemistry, can meet the degree rule. You also need English at B2. The steps are Universitaly pre-enrolment, UNISA's evaluation and the study visa. [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 Nanotechnology and Physics for Sustainability are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: Universitaly pre-enrolment, UNISA's evaluation and acceptance, 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 Nanotechnology and Physics for Sustainability are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: Universitaly pre-enrolment, UNISA's evaluation and acceptance. 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 Nanotechnology and Physics for Sustainability 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: Universitaly pre-enrolment, UNISA's evaluation and acceptance, 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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