Master in Photochemistry and Molecular Materials at University of Bologna
Two-year English-taught chemistry master at the University of Bologna on photochemistry and materials chemistry, with Health and Energy curricula and training in the design, synthesis and characterisation of photoactive materials.
Master
2 years
Bologna
English
University of Bologna
Photochemistry and Molecular Materials is a two-year, 120 ECTS chemistry master's degree (class LM-54 R) taught entirely in English at the University of Bologna, with Health and Energy curricula. Access is open, and tuition follows family income, with zero euro tuition for eligible students.
Entry requirements
- A bachelor's degree, or a foreign qualification that gives access to second-cycle study in the country where it was awarded, meeting the curricular requirements in the degree's admission notice.
- English proficiency at the level the admission notice sets; the whole degree is delivered in English.
- Open access: there is no fixed number of places, and your personal preparation is assessed as the notice describes.
- An application on Studenti Online within the window in the notice, then Universitaly pre-enrolment if you need a study visa.
- At enrolment, your translated degree certificate and transcript plus a Diploma Supplement, CIMEA statement, declaration of value or legalisation.
About the programme
Photochemistry and Molecular Materials is a two-year laurea magistrale in class LM-54 R, Chemistry, run by the Department of Chemistry "Giacomo Ciamician" (CHIM) on the University of Bologna's Bologna campus. It is worth 120 ECTS, is delivered entirely in English and has open access. Serena Silvi is the degree programme director.
The university describes it as a specialised programme in photochemistry and materials chemistry, designed to develop innovative technologies for the energy, environmental and healthcare sectors. Its line is "Advancing in chemistry: from light to materials". It suits students who want to specialise in photochemistry and materials chemistry.
What you will study
The degree trains students in the design, synthesis and characterisation of functional and photoactive materials. Students choose one of two curricula:
- Health
- Energy
The course units, credits and teaching periods of each curriculum are published in the course structure diagram on the degree website, alongside the timetable and exam dates. Check the 2027/28 diagram before you apply, as units can change between intakes.
Career paths
The university links the degree to technologies for energy, the environment and healthcare. The detailed professional profiles are listed in the prospects section of the degree website. A laurea magistrale in chemistry also gives access to PhD programmes in Italy and abroad, and the university's Towards the job market service and job placement portal help students and recent graduates find internships and jobs.
Fees and scholarships
This degree uses the standard second-cycle maximum, €2,550 a year for 2026/27, plus a fixed €157.04 covering the regional tax, stamp duty and insurance. The contribution depends on family income, and an ISEE up to €27,000 means paying only the fixed part: zero euro tuition for eligible students. For non-OECD citizens, including countries like India, with family income only abroad, a reduced flat fee of €1,200 plus €157.04 is available. ER.GO scholarship winners pay €157.04 only.
How to apply from outside the EU
The admission notice of the degree sets the prior background you need, the English level, how your preparation is assessed and the application windows. The 2027/28 edition is not yet out. Applications go through Studenti Online, and with open access there is no cap on places for non-EU applicants.
After admission, file the Universitaly pre-enrolment. The consulate asks for the university's unconditional validation and proof of means of at least €10,179.85 (2026), and the university validates nothing during its August closure. On arrival you enrol, pay the first instalment and apply for a residence permit within eight days.
How ApplyAZ helps
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Questions and answers
Is Photochemistry and Molecular Materials taught in English?
Yes. The degree is delivered entirely in English in Bologna. The admission notice for your intake sets the English level and the proof the university accepts.
Which curricula can I choose?
Two: Health and Energy. Both build on photochemistry and materials chemistry, with training in the design, synthesis and characterisation of functional and photoactive materials.
What bachelor's background do I need?
It is a class LM-54 R chemistry degree, and the admission notice sets the curricular requirements, such as minimum credits in specific subject areas. Check the notice to confirm your bachelor's degree qualifies.
Is there a limit on places?
No. Access is open, so there is no fixed number of places. The curricular requirements and the check of personal preparation in the admission notice still apply.
How much are the fees?
For 2026/27 the maximum is €2,550 a year plus a fixed €157.04. With a family ISEE up to €27,000 you pay only €157.04. Non-OECD citizens with family income only abroad can choose €1,200 plus €157.04.
Can I get a scholarship?
Eligible students can apply for the ER.GO regional scholarship. Winners pay only the fixed €157.04 a year, and ER.GO sets the rules and decides the awards.
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