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. Entry needs a physics degree or 80 physics and maths credits, and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Naples
English
The University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”
Physics is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-17) taught in English at the University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli in Caserta. Entry needs a physics bachelor's, or a degree with at least 60 physics and 20 maths credits, plus English at B2. There is no entrance test or cap on places. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Vanvitelli's Physics master asks for a bachelor's in physics (class L-30) or a recognised foreign equivalent, or a degree in another field with at least 80 credits, 60 in physics and 20 in maths or computing, plus English at B2. A commission assesses each file and may hold an interview. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and credit requirements
You need a bachelor's degree or university diploma of at least three years, or a qualification from abroad recognised as suitable. A physics degree in class L-30 (Physical Sciences and Technologies) meets the rule directly. [1]
Graduates in other classes need at least 80 credits in total: [1]
- 60 credits in physics (sectors FIS/01 to FIS/08).
- 20 credits in mathematics or computer science (sectors MAT/01 to MAT/08, INF/01 or ING-INF/05), at least 12 of them in mathematical analysis (MAT/05).
A commission appointed each year by the Course Board judges, case by case, whether your previous courses match the foundations the master's needs. [1] The 2025/26 regulations add that applicants with at least 20 maths credits and at least 40 physics credits can be admitted with an individual study plan of extra exams. [2]
What this means for your transcript
One Italian credit stands for 25 hours of student work, and the commission compares the content of your courses, not just their titles. [1][2] As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Sc. in Physics, or a B.Sc. (Honours) in Physics, with quantum mechanics, classical physics and laboratory work.
- Check carefully: a B.Sc. in Mathematics or Electronics, or a B.Tech or B.E. in Engineering Physics, Electrical or Electronics Engineering. These often cover the maths block, but the 60 physics credits need checking.
- Often short: a BCA, a B.Sc. in Chemistry or Computer Science, a B.Com, BBA or BA, which rarely include 40 to 60 credits of physics.
The commission looks for familiarity with the scientific method, solid classical physics, the foundations of quantum mechanics applied to matter and nuclear physics, the mathematical methods of modern physics and the use of electronic equipment. [1]
English
You need English at CEFR level B2. The 2026/27 study manifesto accepts a passed English exam from your bachelor's or a certificate from a recognised body, such as ESOL, TOEFL or TIE. Without these, your English is checked at the interview. [1]
The programme page lists EF SET, IELTS, TOEIC (reading and listening), Cambridge, TOEFL iBT and Pearson's Global Scale of English, and says a 6 ECTS English course in your bachelor's also counts. Neither source sets minimum scores. [3]
Assessment and interview
There is no entrance test and no cap on places. The commission reviews your academic record, and in specific cases it holds an interview on topics from the core courses of a bachelor's in physics. [1] For non-EU applicants, the programme page says eligible applicants may be offered a short video interview within a week of sending their documents, or be invited straight to enrol. [3]
You can also be admitted with a learning debt, cleared by taking one or more third-year courses from the bachelor's in Physics. International students admitted this way get an individual tutor. [1]
Calendar and deadlines
Neither the 2026/27 study manifesto nor the programme page sets a fixed application deadline. [1][3] For 2026/27, first-year lessons run from 21 September to 18 December 2026 in the first semester and from 1 March to 4 June 2027 in the second. [1]
The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published.
Documents and non-EU steps
We send your bachelor's certificate with the list of passed exams, and your English certificate if you have one, to the course coordinator. After a positive assessment, you complete pre-enrolment for the study visa and then enrol through the university website. [3]
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 Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Department of Mathematics and Physics. Study manifesto for the Master's degree in Physics (class LM-17), academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Department of Mathematics and Physics. Academic regulations for the Master's degree in Physics (class LM-17), academic year 2025/26. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Department of Mathematics and Physics. Master's degree in Physics programme page, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
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. [1][2]
Teaching takes place at the department on Viale Lincoln in Caserta and at the CIRCE research centre in nearby San Nicola La Strada. The 2026/27 study manifesto sets no cap on places. [1]
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, about six to seven months of full-time work, alongside a 3 ECTS curricular internship, and the thesis and its defence are in English. [1] 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 first semester of the second year, for up to 12 months. [3]
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. [3] General fees are set each year in Vanvitelli's fees manifesto.
We 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, we email your bachelor's certificate with the list of passed exams, and an English certificate if you have one, to the course coordinator; eligible applicants may get a short video interview within a week, or be invited straight to enrol. [3]
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
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 Vanvitelli's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your application to the course team and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- 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 the Physics master at Vanvitelli?
A bachelor's in physics (class L-30) or a recognised foreign equivalent. With a degree in another field you need at least 80 credits: 60 in physics and 20 in maths or computing, with at least 12 in mathematical analysis. A commission checks each file case by case. [1]
Is the Physics master taught in English?
Yes. It is delivered entirely in English, and the thesis and its defence are in English too. You need English at B2. [1][2]
Is there an entrance test or a cap on places?
No. There is no entrance test and no cap on places. A commission reviews your academic record and, in specific cases, holds an interview on core bachelor's physics topics. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2. A passed English exam in your bachelor's or a recognised certificate counts, and the programme page lists IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge, EF SET, TOEIC and Pearson. No minimum scores are given, and without a certificate your English is checked at interview. [1][3]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
The 2026/27 study manifesto and the programme page set no fixed application deadline. Non-EU applicants send their documents to the course team, then complete visa pre-enrolment once assessed. For 2026/27, lessons began on 21 September 2026, and the 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [1][3]
I have a B.Sc. in Mathematics or a B.Tech. Can I apply?
Possibly. You need at least 60 physics credits and 20 in maths or computing. Under the 2025/26 regulations, applicants with at least 40 physics and 20 maths credits can be admitted with extra exams in an individual study plan, so we check your physics content course by course. [2]
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 first semester of the second year, for up to 12 months. [3]
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. [2]
Can someone handle my whole application to Physics at Vanvitelli?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Vanvitelli'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 Physics?
A recognised Indian bachelor's of at least three years in Physics fits the rule, and a B.Sc. or B.Tech in another field needs at least 60 physics credits and 20 in maths or computing. You also need English at B2. The steps are the application to the course team, a possible video interview and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1][3] 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: application to the course team, a possible video 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: application to the course team, a possible video interview and Universitaly pre-enrolment. Read our guides for Dubai, Riyadh and Doha.
I'm applying from the UK, US, Canada, Singapore or Malaysia. Is anything different?
The academic rules are identical. Non-EU applicants who live abroad, including citizens of these countries, follow the same route: application to the course team, a possible video interview and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa. Read our guides for London, New York, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
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