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

Summer session

Submission of online graduation application: from 29/04/2024 to 15/05/2024

Deadlines for the 05/06/2024 session:

• Passing the last exam: 14/05/2024
• Cancelling the graduation application (online only): 14/05/2024
• Changing the thesis title (online only): 16/05/202
• Uploading the dissertation form*: 16/05/2024 by 1 PM
• Uploading the thesis: 16/05/2024 by 1 PM

Deadlines for the 10/07/2024 session:

• Passing the last exam: 18/06/2024
• Cancelling the graduation application (online only): 18/06/2024
• Changing the thesis title (online only): 20/06/2024
• Uploading the dissertation form*: 20/06/2024 by 1 PM
• Uploading the thesis: 20/06/2024 by 1 PM

Autumn session

Submission of online graduation application: from 26/08/2024 to 12/09/2024

Deadlines for the 09/10/2024 session:

• Passing the last exam: 17/09/2024
• Cancelling the graduation application (online only): 17/09/2024
• Changing the thesis title (online only): 17/09/2024
• Uploading the dissertation form*: 17/09/2024
• Uploading the thesis: 19/09/2024 by 1 PM

Deadlines for the 11/12/2024 session:

• Passing the last exam: 19/11/2024
• Cancelling the graduation application (online only): 19/11/2024
• Changing the thesis title (online only): 19/11/2024
• Uploading the dissertation form*: 19/11/2024
• Uploading the thesis: 21/11/2024 by 1 PM

Extraordinary session

Submission of online graduation application: from 07/01/2025 to 23/01/2025

Deadlines for the 19/03/2025 session:

• Passing the last exam: 25/02/2025
• Cancelling the graduation application (online only): 25/02/2025
• Changing the thesis title (online only): 27/02/2025
• Uploading the dissertation form*: 27/02/2025 by 1:00 PM
• Uploading the thesis: 27/02/2025 by 1 PM

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

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