University of Milano - Bicocca
MSc Degree in Materials Science and Nanotechnology
Milan, Italy
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 1,056 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Unlock your potential in the exciting field of Materials Science and Nanotechnology with our 2-year postgraduate degree programme. Our programme offers advanced knowledge in the physics and chemistry of materials, providing you with the skills to approach the design of atomic and molecular structures and create materials with specific functions.
We believe in open access and we welcome students from all scientific backgrounds. Our admission process is simple, consisting of a CV evaluation and an interview. The programme is taught entirely in English, providing you with an international learning experience that prepares you for a global career.
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.
In addition, we offer a Dual MSc. Degree track in partnership with the renowned University KU Leuven. This track is focused on sustainable materials, and in the second year, the student earns the MSc. Degree in Materials Engineering by KU Leuven and the MSc. Degree in Sustainable Materials (SuMa) by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), in addition to the MSc. Degree in Materials Science and Nanotechnology. This unique opportunity enables graduates to directly work in the industry or further specialize by carrying out a PhD.
Join our programme today and become part of a global network of experts in Materials Science and Nanotechnology.
The University of Milano-Bicocca offers residences to students living away from home. Residences are offered according to the Right to Education principle to students who meet the requirements to obtain accommodation at a reduced price.
You can submit your application for a dorm place together with your application for the *Regional Right to study (DS) scholarship*. You will receive an email with detailed information on how to apply to the "Regional Right to Study (DS) scholarship": after successfully submitting your application for the selected program.
First year
- Advanced Solid State Physics
- Applications of Materials for Ionizing Radiation Detection
- Catalysis for Energy and The Environment
- Chemistry & Technology of Polymers & Industrial Applications
- Chemistry of Inorganic Materials
- Chemistry of Molecular Materials
- Computational Materials Science
- Energetics
- Fabrication and Characterization of Nano and Quantum Materials
- Fundamentals of Electrochemistry for Energy Storage
- Low Environmental Impact Materials and Processes
- Materials Spectroscopy and Microscopy
- Mathematical Methods for Materials Science
- Metals Science and Sustainability
- Models and Materials for Electrochemical Energy Generation and Conversion
- Molecular Electronics and Photonics
- Nanochemistry, Nanoporous Materials and Nanomedicine
- Nanotechnology & Innovation
- Physical Chemistry of Solids
- Physics of Semiconductors
- Physics of Soft Matter Nanostructures
- Quantum Photonics
- Solid State Physics
- Strategies for Materials Synthesis
- Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials
Second year
- Advanced Functional Polymers
- Engineered Nanomaterials
- Laboratory of Scientific Literacy - Mandatory Activity within the credits of Stage
- Photovoltaics & Other Renewable Energy Technologies
- Physics and Technology of Electronic Devices
- Quantum Electronics