Master in Physics
Padua, Italy
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
02 Feb 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Oct 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,739 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The Master’s degree deepens the understanding of basic elements of modern Physics and Theoretical Physics, allowing students to strengthen their knowledge of specific fields like Biophysics, Nanoscience, Condensed Matter Physics, Nuclear and Particle Physics, and Physics of Fundamental Interactions. The program provides direct experience in laboratory and computer calculation techniques and data analysis.
Admissions
Curriculum
The Physics course, consisting of 120 (ECTS) credits, offers students a comprehensive exploration of fundamental principles, experimental techniques, and theoretical frameworks, fostering a deep understanding of the physical world and preparing them for a diverse range of scientific and technological endeavors.
Path 1 – Physics of the fundamental interactions: Physics laboratory; Theoretical physics of the fundamental interactions; Nuclear physics; Subnuclear physics; Standard model; specific courses on experimental and theoretical topics of interest in the physics behind the fundamental interactions.
Path 2 – Physics of Matter: Physics laboratory; Models of theoretical physics; Solid state physics; Statistical Mechanics; specific courses covering both experimental and theoretical topics of interest in Physics of Matter.
Path 3 – Interdisciplinary Physics: Physics Laboratory and a wide choice of courses in applied and interdisciplinary Physics.
Career Opportunities
Graduates work as professionals in industries involving new technologies, innovative service companies, and in all activities requiring understanding and modeling of processes and ability in analysis and testing. These include startups and high-tech industries, software and consulting companies, research centers, and public administration. Students may pursue also academic careers.
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Program Outcome
Credits: 120 ECTS
Master's Degree in Physics
Scholarships and Funding
Merit-based scholarships
Padua International Excellence Scholarship
The University of Padua offers 53 scholarships to highly talented prospective students wishing to pursue a Bachelor's or Master's degree completely held in English in Padua.
Fee-waivers
The University of Padua additionally offers 100 full tuition fee waivers to students enrolling in one of its degree programs held completely in English.
Departmental scholarships
Some Departments offer additional scholarships to more than 30 international students
Galilean School of Higher Education Scholarships
The Scuola Galileiana di Studi Superiori (Galilean School of Higher Education) is the University of Padua’s school of excellence. It combines traditional university education with a series of special in-house courses comprising seminars and lectures by renowned international visiting professors. Up to four highly talented international students are selected each year.
Scholarships awarded by other national or international organizations
Scholarships awarded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation MAECI
Every year, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation awards scholarships for studying in Italy to both international students and Italian students who are permanent residents in countries other than Italy (IRE).
These scholarships aim to foster international cultural cooperation, spread the knowledge of the Italian language, culture, and science, as well as promote the Italian economic and technological system throughout the world.
Grants are offered to pursue study, training, and/or research programs at Italian Higher Education Institutes, both public and legally recognized.
Loans for merit
The University of Padua has signed an agreement with the bank Banca Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A, the savings bank Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Padova e Rovigo, and the Association ‘Friends of the University of Padua’. The agreement is aimed at providing EU students with a flexible borrowing option at advantageous interest rates, to be granted with no need for collateral, to bear expenses for education.
The loan will be granted following checks on the eligibility criteria of the student asking for the financing and prior approval of the lender.
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.