20 Chemical and Materials Engineering Degree Programs in Italy

Objective of the program is to prepare a professional figure expert in materials and in the design of processes and manufactured goods. Different specialisations are available: Surface Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Engineering Applications, Micromechanical Engineering

The Master’s degree in Material Science aims at training high-skilled professionals in the research and development of innovative functional materials. The program is strongly interdisciplinary (chemistry, physics, mathematics, engineering, geology) and versatile, offering both strong theoretical courses and applied research-oriented teaching. Students will be able to design, realize, and characterize new materials and exploit the acquired knowledge to develop devices for specific applications. The fields of application include renewable energy, sustainable materials and processes, and environmentally friendly technologies.

Micro- and nano-electronics is considered an essential technology, as it enables the development and growth of our society. It is explicitly mentioned in the most relevant strategic planning documents of Italy and Europe (eg: PNRR 21-26, European Commission, of which it is one of the Key Enabling Technologies, and the European Chips Act). Today, any technological development, in any sector, from telecommunications to biomedical, from mobility and transportation to energy, requires dedicated micro- and nano-electronic devices, which must be specifically developed and manufactured on large scale. The problem at an international level, identified with the term "chip shortage", which has clearly emerged in recent years, demonstrates how the world economy is increasingly bound to the availability of integrated circuits and systems.

The curriculum “Chemical Engineering for Innovative Processes & Products" of the MSc Chemical Engineering provides the student with a solid preparation and specialized knowledge in the fundamental theoretical and industrial aspects of chemical processes and operations and of materials technology.

The Master's Degree (M.Sc.) in Materials Engineering and Sustainable Processes is designed to provide the student with the most effective and modern teaching tools in the following areas: I) Advanced and Aerospace Materials, II) Green Building Materials, and finally III) Sustainable Processes.

The Master's degree in Materials and Production Engineering is designed to qualify skilled materials engineers and scientists able to explore the design and testing of materials employing cutting-edge technologies, and to manage and promote technological innovation at different levels. This is because the labor market increasingly requires experts not only in the engineering fields, but also in design, production and qualification of traditional and advanced materials.

The Master’s degree program trains professionals able to interpret, formalize, and solve complex problems related to the design, operation, and optimization of industrial processes where chemical, physical, and biochemical transformations of material and energy are carried out. Focusing on raw materials selection, process and equipment design and operation, safety and environmental management as well as cross-disciplinary issues, the program offers both strong theoretical and application-oriented courses fostering skills and knowledge for sustainable engineering deployment in future society. This is a European-accredited Master engineering program according to the EUR-ACE system.

Chemical engineering provides the leading-edge solutions to the society’s needs: we require clean energy sources, efficient and clean technologies for energy transformation, technologically advanced materials, better medicines, efficient food production techniques, a clean environment, a better use of natural resources.

The Master’s Degree in Computational Engineering Modeling and Simulation is designed to meet the needs of companies that require digital design skills, operational skills with modern production technologies, knowledge of innovative materials and advanced devices.

Materials Engineering is an interdisciplinary and revolutionary sector that has transformed every aspect of modern life by gradually introducing new materials crucial to the development of new technologies and numerous industries. The training is expected to give the students specific professional knowledge, targeted at finding the best solutions for the production of materials and for their transformation and use processes.

Functional and Sustainable Materials is an interdisciplinary M.Sc. program in Materials Science that aims at developing a broad training in the chemistry and physics of materials with a special emphasis on their application in the circular economy.  This program was built on decades of successful collaboration between physicists and chemists at the University of Parma in both research and education.

Advanced Materials - Industry 4.0 - Advanced Manufacturing

Our MSc. A degree in Materials Science and Nanotechnology offers a multiple-view approach to tackling new tasks for research and technology innovation, with a focus on sustainability. We strive to create individuals who can provide innovative solutions to complex challenges facing the world today.

ARCHMAT aims is to provide students with specialized skills in archaeology and analytical characterization of materials from prehistory(Megalithic) to classical times (Greek and Roman). The study and conservation of Cultural Heritage materials is a research area with a strong multidisciplinary connotation and requires skills that span across the Humanities and Science research fields. ARCHMAT provides a common, integrated platform for excellent students coming from either Science or Humanities educational backgrounds to understand the advanced scientific methods used to investigate archaeological materials and aims to form highly specialized professional experts in the emerging field of Archaeometry, i.e Physico-Chemical Sciences applied to the study of Archaeological and Cultural Heritage materials.

The Master’s degree in Chemistry – Bio- and Nanomaterials curriculum offers an in-depth exploration of chemistry at the nanoscale, where matter exhibits unique and often extraordinary properties. This programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of advanced bio-compatible materials, ranging from fully synthetic systems to bioinspired structures, and their applications across cutting-edge technologies.