Master of Science in ICT for Internet and Multimedia
Padua, Italy
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
02 Feb 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,739 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Third call - EU students only
Key Summary
Programme structure
Path 1 – Communication Technologies
Path 2 – Cybersystems
Path 3 – Multimedia
Path 4 – ICT for Life and Health
Path 5 – Research and Innovation
The ICT for Internet and Multimedia course, structured with 120 (ECTS) credits, provides students with a comprehensive exploration of information and communication technologies, focusing on Internet and multimedia applications. This program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the dynamic digital landscape, design innovative solutions, and contribute to the evolving fields of internet technology and multimedia content creation.
Path 1 – Telecommunications
Path 2 – Cybersystems
Path 3 – ICT for life and health
Path 4 – Photonic and Quantum Engineering
Graduates work as experts in the analysis, design, planning, and management of complex ICT systems and applications; network and telecommunication system operators; manufacturers in the ICT sector and defense; management and development of ICT applications and services; system integrators and ICT consulting firms; regulatory bodies, standardization bodies, and certification bodies; research and development centers, and Academia; software houses; engineering consultants; networked multimedia services (business and entertainment).
Credits: 120 ECTS
Master of Science in ICT for Internet and multimedia
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.
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