Physics (Classe LM-17)-Enrolled from 2019/2020 Until 2024/2025 Academic Year

Admission requirements:
Bachelor's graduates in Physics (degree class L-30 and corresponding class pursuant to Ministerial Decree 509/99) can access the Master's degree programme in Physics.
Those who have a Bachelor's degree in another class can also access the programme, provided they have earned
- 24 CFU, i.e. university credits, in the scientific-disciplinary sectors (SSD) FIS/01-08, of which at least 12 in FIS/02 and at least 6 in total in FIS/03, FIS/04, FIS/05;
- 20 CFU in the scientific-disciplinary sectors (SSD) MAT/01-09
Those who have obtained an equivalent qualification abroad can also access the programme, provided that they prove to meet skills requirements.

Admission assessment

Applicants must prove in-depth knowledge of classical physics and mathematical analysis, and basic knowledge of geometry, computer science, analytical mechanics, quantum mechanics, the structure of matter, nuclear and subnuclear physics, as well as laboratory work skills (data acquisition and processing).
All candidates will be assessed through an interview on subjects covered by the core courses of the aforementioned degree programme in Physics.
The interviewing board will include faculty members appointed by the Academic Board. The interview may also take place before graduation. However, the candidate must obtain their degree by 31 December 2025.

For the 2025/2026 academic year, interviews are scheduled on the following dates:

20 June 2025, 9.00 am
12 September 2025, 9.00 am
24 October 2025, 10:45 am
9 January 2026, 10:45 am


The interviews will take place online using the Zoom platform by connecting to the following link: https://zoom.us/my/aula.consiglio

Candidates who fail the interview, whether graduates or upcoming graduates, may not enrol on the Master's degree programme for the current year.

Proficiency in English at a B1 level or higher under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required for admission.
The B1-level requirement will be ascertained by the University Language Centre (SLAM) upon admission as follows:
- Language certificate at or above B1, obtained no more than three years earlier. For the list of language certificates recognized by the University please review: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267). The certificate must be uploaded when submitting the online application;
- English level achieved during a University of Milan degree programme and certified by the University Language Centre (SLAM) no more than four years before the date of admission application. In this case the process is automatic, the applicant does not have to attach any certificates to the application;
- Placement test administrated by the University Language Centre (SLAM) according to the calendar published on the website: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267
All those who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be instructed during the admission procedure to take the placement test.
Applicants who do not take or pass the placement test will be required to obtain a language proficiency certificate recognized by the University (see: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322) and deliver it to the SLAM via the InformaStudenti service by the deadline fixed for the master's programme (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267).
Applicants who do not meet the requirement by said deadline will not be admitted to the master's degree programme and may not sit any further tests.