Master in Physics at University of Bari Aldo Moro
Two-year English-taught LM-17 R master at the Inter-university Department of Physics in Bari, with curricula in theoretical physics, particle and astroparticle physics, and condensed matter and photonics. Entry needs set physics credits and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Bari
English
University of Bari Aldo Moro
The Master in Physics at the University of Bari Aldo Moro is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-17 R) taught in English in Bari. Entry needs a physics bachelor's or equivalent foreign degree with set credits in maths, chemistry and physics, plus English at B2, with an admission interview for foreign degrees. ADISU Puglia scholarship winners are fully exempt, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
UniBa's Physics master has open access: you need an Italian physics bachelor's (class L-30) or a foreign degree judged equivalent, with set credits in mathematics, chemistry and physics, English at B2, and a positive check by the admission committee, which interviews applicants with a foreign degree. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and credit requirements
You need an Italian bachelor's degree in class L-30 (under DM 270/2004) or class 25 (under DM 509/1999), or a qualification obtained abroad and judged equivalent. [1]
Your degree must also include at least these credits in basic and core subjects: [1]
- 18 CFU in mathematical analysis (MATH-03/A)
- 5 CFU in general chemistry (CHEM-03/A)
- 45 CFU in experimental physics (PHYS-01/A)
- 20 CFU in theoretical physics and mathematical methods (PHYS-02/A)
- 6 CFU in experimental physics of matter (PHYS-03/A)
Any missing credits must be made up before the check of your individual preparation. The course assumes calculus, geometry and linear algebra, basic general chemistry, classical mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism and optics, experimental techniques, analogue electronics, special relativity, quantum mechanics, elements of statistical mechanics and mathematical methods, scientific English and the use of computing tools. [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 committee reads your papers subject by subject. [1] As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Sc. Honours in Physics, or a B.Sc. with physics as the main subject, with papers in mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, mathematical physics, solid state physics and electronics, plus some calculus and chemistry.
- Check carefully: a general B.Sc. with physics, chemistry and mathematics in equal shares, or a B.Tech or B.E. in Engineering Physics, which can fall short of the 45 and 20 credit blocks in physics.
- Often short: a B.Tech or B.E. in other branches, a B.Sc. in Mathematics, Chemistry or Electronics, a BCA, B.Com, BBA or BA, which rarely reach the physics credits.
Missing credits must be made up before admission, so we check your transcript paper by paper first. [1]
English
English at CEFR level B2 or higher. The 2026/27 regulation does not list specific certificates or test scores. [1]
If your documents do not prove B2, the admission committee (the course coordinator and one lecturer) assesses your actual English level, and the certificate must then be obtained before you complete the degree. [1]
Admission check and interview
There is no entrance test. The course is open access, and the admission committee reviews applications from candidates with a foreign degree by examining the documents submitted and inviting them to an interview, which can be held online. The interview checks your curricular requirements and your actual scientific and language preparation. [1]
2026/27 deadlines
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants who needed a visa had until 30 June 2026 to request the preliminary evaluation of their qualifications on the university's application platform. After a positive evaluation, Universitaly pre-enrolment for open-access programmes had to be completed by 30 September 2026. The 2027/28 dates are not yet published. [2]
Documents and non-EU steps
Every applicant with a foreign qualification must request a preliminary evaluation of it on the university's application platform. In 2026/27 each request covered one programme. [3]
Only after a positive evaluation can you complete Universitaly pre-enrolment for a type D study visa, uploading the same qualifications and documents. Pre-enrolment does not secure a visa appointment, and acceptance by the university gives no right to a visa. [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 Bari Aldo Moro, Inter-university Department of Physics. Course regulations, Master's degree in Physics (class LM-17 R), 2026/27 cohort, approved by Rector's Decree no. 1984 of 16 June 2026. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Bari Aldo Moro. Admission of international students, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Bari Aldo Moro. Student contributions regulation, academic year 2026/27, issued by Rector's Decree no. 2472 of 31 July 2026 and amended by Rector's Decree no. 2686 of 4 September 2026. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Bari Aldo Moro, Physics programme page (degree class, language and access type). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
The Master in Physics is a two-year laurea magistrale in class LM-17 R, taught in English by the Inter-university Department of Physics of the University of Bari Aldo Moro. It carries 120 ECTS, and all teaching takes place in person at the department in Bari. [1]
The course is open access, with no entrance test, and the 2026/27 regulation sets a sustainable intake of 40 students. An admission committee checks that you meet the curricular requirements and verifies your preparation. [1] It suits physics graduates who want a research-oriented master with a choice between theory, experimental particle physics and condensed matter.
What you will study
You follow one of three curricula. Units in the 2026/27 study plan include: [1]
- Theoretical Physics and Complex Systems: mathematical methods, statistical mechanics, quantum field theory, quantum information, computational physics and critical phenomena, with options such as the Standard Model, general relativity and machine learning for physics
- Particle, Astro-particle Physics and Advanced Technologies: particle detector physics, statistical data analysis, elementary particle physics, fundamental interactions and detector laboratories, with options such as high energy astrophysics, collider particle physics, quantum technologies and health physics
- Condensed Matter Physics and Photonics: solid state and condensed matter physics, optoelectronics and nanotechnologies, and laboratories in photonics and quantum optics, with options such as quantum technologies and spectroscopy
Every curriculum also includes 12 free-choice credits. Study plans and course syllabi for each year are published on the degree website. [1]
How the programme is taught
Alongside the taught units, the plan includes a compulsory 10 ECTS internship at a university laboratory, a research centre or a company, and a whole semester dedicated to the final thesis, worth 32 ECTS. The thesis runs to about 100 pages and is written in English. Attendance is compulsory for laboratory courses and strongly recommended for the rest. [1]
Students can also apply for Erasmus+ study periods, Global Thesis awards for two to six months of thesis work abroad, and Summer Student calls at research centres such as CERN, DESY and SLAC, which can count as an internship abroad. [1]
Career paths
The official profile lists a wide range of outlets for graduates: [1]
- Research at universities and national or international research organisations
- Research, design and management in high-tech industry: energy, photonics, nanotechnology, microelectronics, telecommunications, sensors, materials, space and biomedical
- Data analysis in the financial and banking sector
- Medical physics, after the relevant postgraduate diploma
- Scientific outreach
- PhD programmes or teacher training
Fees and scholarships
Under UniBa's 2026/27 fee regulation, a non-EU student whose family income and assets are held only abroad pays a fixed yearly all-inclusive contribution according to the country group, without an ISEE. If your family has income or assets in Italy, the ISEE or ISEE parificato applies, with full exemption up to €26,000. Students eligible for an ADISU Puglia scholarship are fully exempt, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. [3]
How to apply from outside the EU
We start with a preliminary evaluation of your qualifications on apply.uniba.it, one programme per request in 2026/27. [3] The admission committee then checks your curricular requirements and invites you to an interview, which can be held online. [1]
For 2026/27, applicants needing a visa had until 30 June 2026 to request the evaluation. After a positive outcome, we complete your Universitaly pre-enrolment (by 30 September 2026 for open-access courses in 2026/27), and you apply for a type D study visa. The 2027/28 dates are not yet published. [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 UniBa's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your preliminary evaluation request and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your ADISU Puglia 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 the Physics master at Bari?
An Italian physics bachelor's (class L-30) or a foreign degree judged equivalent, with at least 18 CFU in mathematical analysis, 5 in chemistry, 45 in experimental physics, 20 in theoretical physics and 6 in physics of matter. Missing credits must be made up before admission. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
No. The course is open access. An admission committee reviews the documents of applicants with a foreign degree and invites them to an interview, which can be online, on curricular requirements and on scientific and language preparation. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2 or higher. The 2026/27 regulation does not name specific tests or scores. Without adequate proof, the admission committee assesses your English directly, so we check which proof of B2 your file can use. [1]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants needing a visa had until 30 June 2026 to request the preliminary evaluation, 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 general B.Sc. or a B.Tech. Can I apply?
Possibly. The rule needs 45 credits in experimental physics, 20 in theoretical physics and 6 in physics of matter, so a B.Sc. with physics as one of three subjects or a B.Tech often falls short. A B.Sc. Honours in Physics is usually closer. [1]
What curricula are offered?
Three: Theoretical Physics and Complex Systems; Particle, Astro-particle Physics and Advanced Technologies; and Condensed Matter Physics and Photonics. Each includes 12 free-choice credits, a 10 ECTS internship and a 32 ECTS thesis written in English. [1]
How are fees set for non-EU students?
Under the 2026/27 fee regulation, students whose family lives abroad with income and assets only abroad pay a fixed yearly contribution by country group. Students eligible for an ADISU Puglia scholarship are fully exempt from the all-inclusive contribution. [3]
What can I do after graduating?
Graduates go into research at universities and research bodies, high-tech industry such as photonics, microelectronics and space, data analysis in banking and finance, medical physics after a specialisation diploma, or a PhD. [1]
Can someone handle my whole application to Physics 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 Physics?
An Indian bachelor's in physics can meet the rule if UniBa judges it equivalent and its papers cover the set credits: 45 in experimental physics, 20 in theoretical physics, 6 in physics of matter, 18 in mathematical analysis and 5 in chemistry. You also need English at B2. The steps are the preliminary evaluation, an admission interview and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1] 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 Physics are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: preliminary evaluation of your degree on the university's application platform, an 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 Physics are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: preliminary evaluation of your degree on the university's application platform, an 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 Physics 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: preliminary evaluation of your degree on the university's application platform, an 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.
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