Final exam

At the end of your studies, you will face a final exam consisting of the discussion of a technical or scientific thesis The thesis allows you to explore a topic related to your degree programme or can be undertaken as part of an internship.
 

Thesis

The final exam involves a significant design/methodological activity, culminating in a master’s thesis. Through the thesis, you must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the topics studied, the ability to work independently and a good level of communication skills.

The thesis topic must relate either to the internship undertaken or to subjects connected to the course.

The thesis is completed under the guidance of a lecturer acting as an internal supervisor, with the possibility of additional co-supervisors, including those external to the University.

You may choose to write the thesis in either Italian or English.

Pre-degree

The pre-degree phase involves presenting the thesis before a pre-degree committee, typically composed of the supervisor and two additional course lecturers.

Prepare a written summary and a 30-40 minute presentation of the thesis for the committee. Both the summary and the presentation can be in any EU language other than Italian; however, in this case, it is mandatory to include a summary in Italian.

The committee gives a mark out of thirty to the presentation, which is then converted into a score that will be added to the final degree mark.

Proclamation

During the graduation proclamation session, you will present the thesis results to a graduation committee. This time, the presentation should be shorter, lasting approximately 15 minutes and delivered to a wider audience.

Final grade

The final grade is calculated on a scale of 110, using the formula L=110/30 * (Ncr*E + n*P)/(Ncr+n) + Δ, with Δ = t + d + l + c, where:

• Ncr is the sum of credits from graded exams
• n is the number of credits assigned to the thesis
• E is the weighted average of exam grades
• P is the score awarded for the pre-degree
• Δ are additional points (from 0 to 6), calculated as follows
  • t is the type of thesis
    • 0 points for a descriptive thesis
    • 1 point for a project-based thesis
    • 2points for a research thesis
  • d is the duration of studies
    • 1 point if you graduate by the April session of the second year
  • l is the number of cum laude obtained
    • 1 point for 4-7 cum laude
    • 2 points for 8 or more cum laude
  • c is the assessment by the graduation committee
    • 0-1 point

The final grade is rounded (e.g., 107.49 becomes 107, while 107.50 becomes 108) and is awarded during the graduation proclamation ceremony.
 

Final exam for students enrolled before the 2017/2018 academic year

If you enrolled before the 2017/2018 academic year, please contact ingegneria@dia.units.it.

Sessions and deadlines

The session dates refer to the starting day of the graduation sessions, which could continue on the following days depending on the number of graduating students.

Summer session

Submission of online graduation application: from 22 April 2025 to 12 May 2025 

Deadlines for the 4 June 2025 session:

• Passing the last exam: 15 May 2025
• Cancelling the graduation application (online only): 15 May 2025
• Changing the thesis title (online only): 17 May 2025
• Uploading the dissertation form*: 17 May 2025 by 1.00 pm
• Uploading the thesis: 17 May 2025 by 1.00 pm

Deadlines for the 16 July 2025 session:

• Passing the last exam: 26 June 2025
• Cancelling the graduation application (online only): 26 June 2025
• Changing the thesis title (online only): 28 June 2025
• Uploading the dissertation form*: 28 June 2025 by 1.00 PM
• Uploading the thesis: 28 June 2025 by 1.00 PM

Autumn session

Submission of online graduation application: from 25 August 2025 to 12 September 2025 

Deadlines for the 8 October 2025 session:

• Passing the last exam: 16 September 2025
• Cancelling the graduation application (online only): 16 September 2025
• Changing the thesis title (online only): 18 September 2025
• Uploading the dissertation form*: 18 September 2025 by 1.00 pm
• Uploading the thesis: 18 September 2025 by 1.00 pm

Deadlines for the 10 December 2025 session:

• Passing the last exam: 18 November 2025
• Cancelling the graduation application (online only): 18 November 2025
• Changing the thesis title (online only): 20 November 2025
• Uploading the dissertation form*: 20 November 2025 by 1.00 pm
• Uploading the thesis: 20 November 2025 by 1.00 pm

Extraordinary session

Submission of online graduation application: from 7 January 2026 to 23 January 2026

Deadlines for the 18 March 2026 session:

• Passing the last exam: -
• Cancelling the graduation application (online only): -
• Changing the thesis title (online only): -
• Uploading the dissertation form*: -
• Uploading the thesis: -

*The dissertation form can be downloaded after submitting the online graduation application

University Graduation forms