Master in Physics at The University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”
Two-year English-taught LM-17 physics master's at Vanvitelli's Department of Mathematics and Physics in Caserta, from quantum computation to environmental and aerospace physics, with a 42 ECTS research thesis.
Master
2 years
Naples
English
The University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”
Physics is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-17) delivered entirely in English by the University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli in Caserta, with a research-heavy second year built around the thesis. There is no cap on places, and tuition follows family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
- A bachelor's degree in physics (Italian class L-30) or a related field, with a strong physics and mathematics background.
- Graduates in other sciences, such as chemistry, mathematics or engineering, need at least 60 ECTS in physics and 20 ECTS in mathematics.
- English at B2 level, shown by EF SET, IELTS, TOEIC, Cambridge, TOEFL iBT or Pearson, or by a colloquium; a 6 ECTS English course in your bachelor's also counts.
- No entrance test: you email your bachelor's certificate with the list of exams, and may be invited to a short video interview.
- No limit on the number of places.
About the programme
Physics is a two-year laurea magistrale in class LM-17, worth 120 ECTS and delivered entirely in English by the Department of Mathematics and Physics of the University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli. Teaching takes place at the department on Viale Lincoln in Caserta and at the CIRCE research centre in nearby San Nicola La Strada, and there is no cap on places.
The course deepens modern physics in both its theoretical and experimental sides, in a research setting with strong international links. It suits able graduates in physics, or in chemistry, mathematics or engineering with a solid physics and maths base.
What you will study
The first year consolidates core physics and explores modern fields; the second year is devoted mainly to the master's thesis. You can specialise in areas such as nuclear and particle astrophysics, atomic and molecular physics, complex systems, environmental physics and aerospace physics. Units in the 2026/27 plan include:
- Physics Laboratory (10 ECTS) and Computational Methods for Physics (9 ECTS)
- Theoretical Physics and Statistical Mechanics
- Theory of Quantum Computation
- Models and Tools for Weather Prediction
- Nuclear and Subnuclear Physics, and Condensed Matter Physics
- Quantum Electronics and Isotope Physics
- Stochastic Processes
Thesis topics range from sub-nuclear physics to complex systems, optics and environmental physics, with applications in biomedical science, aerospace, climatology, cultural heritage and quantum computing.
How the programme is taught
The thesis carries 42 ECTS, alongside a 3 ECTS curricular internship. Research institutions contribute to the course, including INFN and INO-CNR in Naples, the Italian Aerospace Research Centre (CIRA) in Capua, CMCC, INAF and CNR-SPIN. Erasmus+ agreements with Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, the University of Lisbon, Charles University and the University of Copenhagen let you study abroad, preferably in the third semester, for up to 12 months.
Career paths
Graduates can join fundamental or applied research at international level, or move into high-tech industry. The department lists these fields:
- Research centres, laboratories and astronomical observatories
- High-tech companies and IT tool developers
- Healthcare bodies using physics for diagnostics, therapy and radiation protection
- Environmental protection and monitoring agencies
- Science museums and outreach centres, businesses and banks
Fees and scholarships
The course's teaching board actively seeks study grants for exceptionally deserving students. General fees are set in Vanvitelli's University Fees Manifesto, which for 2026/27 was adopted on 29 June 2026 and can be paid in instalments. Check your band there. ADISURC runs regional scholarships and residences in Campania, so the degree can be tuition-free for eligible students.
How to apply from outside the EU
The course team supports non-EU applicants at each step. First, email your bachelor's certificate with the list of passed exams, and an English certificate if you have one, to the course address; eligible applicants may get a short video interview within a week, or go straight to the next step.
Successful candidates then complete pre-enrolment under the ministerial rules for foreign students, now handled through Universitaly, and use it to apply for a type D study visa.
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 the Physics master taught in English?
Yes. It is delivered entirely in English. You need English at B2 level, shown by a recognised test or a colloquium, unless your bachelor's included a 6 ECTS English course.
Which bachelor's degrees are accepted?
A physics degree or a related one. Graduates in chemistry, mathematics, engineering or other sciences need at least 60 ECTS in physics and 20 ECTS in mathematics.
Is there an entrance test or a cap on places?
No. There is no entrance test and no cap on places. The course checks your academic record and may invite you to a short video interview.
How do non-EU students apply?
Email your bachelor's certificate with passed exams, and any English certificate, to the course team. If eligible, you complete pre-enrolment under the ministerial rules and apply for a study visa.
Can I study abroad during the course?
Yes. Erasmus+ agreements with universities in Torun, Lisbon, Prague and Copenhagen allow study periods abroad, preferably in the third semester, for up to 12 months.
What careers does it lead to?
Graduates work in research centres, observatories, high-tech and IT companies, healthcare physics, environmental monitoring, science outreach, and business or banking.
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