The final examination consists of the writing and discussion of a thesis in either Italian or English on a topic agreed upon with a lecturer who will guide you in the role of supervisor. You will have to present the thesis in a technical presentation (Pre-graduation) and a public seminar (Graduation session), demonstrating organisational, written, and oral communication skills.

If your supervisor is not a lecturer or researcher at the University of Trieste or SISSA (MAT or INF sectors), the Board of Studies must approve their appointment.

Final examination

To be admitted, you must:

• Have completed all the required exams and credits (except those related to the final examination) at least 15 days before the final examination.
• Upload the dissertation on Esse3 and submit a hard copy to the Chair of the Graduation Committee at least 8 days before the final examination.
• Depending on whether you wrote your dissertation in Italian or English, attach an extended abstract in the other language.
   

Discussion Phases

The final examination consists of two phases:

1. Pre-graduation: A technical presentation (40-45 minutes, supported by slides) before a Committee of three members. A brief report will be drawn up and sent to the Coordinator of the Course of Study or the Chair of the Graduation Committee.
2. Graduation: The final presentation (10-12 minutes with slides) before a Committee of 7 members, appointed by the Head of Department. Following the discussion, the committee will determine the final grade.
    

Calculation of the final grade

The final grade is determined based on:

• The weighted average of exam grades.
• The content and quality of the dissertation.
• The discussion and completed learning activities.

The final mark is based on 110, with a maximum of 10 additional points awarded for the dissertation, in addition to the weighted average of the exams. Honours may be granted based on the quality of the work and academic performance.

Sessions and deadlines

Summer session

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

Deadlines for the 17 July 2025 session at 2.30 pm:

• Passing the last exam: 2 July 2025
• Cancelling the graduation application (online only): 2 July 2025
• Changing the thesis title (online only): 2 July 2025
• Uploading the dissertation form*: 2 July 2025
• Uploading the thesis: 9 July 2025 by 1.00 pm

Deadlines for the 18 September 2025 session at 2.30 pm:

• Passing the last exam: 3 September 2025
• Cancelling the graduation application (online only): 3 September 2025
• Changing the thesis title (online only): 3 September 2025
• Uploading the dissertation form*: 3 September 2025
• Uploading the thesis: 10 September 2025 by 1.00 pm

Autumn session

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

Deadlines for the - session:

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

Extraordinary session

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

Deadlines for the - 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