The final examination to obtain the Degree requires the writing of a thesis (experimental, theoretical, or computational) on a research topic. The thesis must be completed under the supervision of a supervisor (relatore), i.e., a lecturer from the course.

You must submit the thesis project to the Academic Board with a request for supervisor assignment at least 6 months before the planned thesis discussion.
If you wish to undertake a thesis with an external supervisor, you must first request a meeting with the Board. Once approval is obtained, you must submit a written request to the Board, signed by the proposed supervisor, containing the rationale and project (one to two pages), with a brief description of the objective, techniques to be used, and expected results, at least 8 months before the planned discussion.

You may choose to write the thesis in Italian or English, with the supervisor’s consent. If the thesis is in English, make sure to produce in Italian:

• The cover page with the title and the name of the supervisor
• An abstract of the thesis
   

TAF E and TAF F for a thesis developed abroad

If part or all of the research and writing activities for your thesis are expected to take place at foreign university and/or research institutions, you may request recognition of 6 TAF F credits for the Internship and up to 36 TAF E credits for the final examination as "credits gained abroad". You must submit your request to the Academic Board at the same time as your application for the assignment of a thesis supervisor.
 

Assessment

The thesis is discussed before a commission of 5 members.

The commission evaluates the final examination on a scale of 110. The final grade is calculated based on:

• Weighted average of the grades obtained, converted to a scale of 110
• Up to 7 points for the quality of the thesis and presentation
• 0.2 points for each exam with honors (maximum of 2 points in total)
• 2 points if all exams are passed before the extraordinary session of the 2nd year

The highest possible grade is 110/110, and the commission may unanimously decide to award honours (lode).

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 27 April 2026 to 15 May 2026 

Deadlines for the 19 June 2026 session:

• Passing the last exam: 4 June 2026
• Cancelling the graduation application (online only): 4 June 2026
• Changing the thesis title (online only): 4 June 2026
• Uploading the dissertation form*: 4 June 2026
• Uploading the thesis: 11 June 2026 by 1.00 pm

Deadlines for the 17 July 2026 session:

• Passing the last exam: 2 July 2026
• Cancelling the graduation application (online only): 2 July 2026
• Changing the thesis title (online only): 2 July 2026
• Uploading the dissertation form*: 2 July 2026
• Uploading the thesis: 9 July 2026 by 1.00 pm

Deadlines for the 18 September 2026 session:

• Passing the last exam: 3 September 2026
• Cancelling the graduation application (online only): 3 September 2026
• Changing the thesis title (online only): 3 September 2026
• Uploading the dissertation form*: 3 September 2026
• Uploading the thesis: 10 September 2026 by 1.00 pm

Autumn session

Submission of online graduation application: from 24 August 2026 to 11 September 2026 

Deadlines for the 23 October 2026 session:

• Passing the last exam: 8 October 2026
• Cancelling the graduation application (online only): 8 October 2026
• Changing the thesis title (online only): 8 October 2026
• Uploading the dissertation form*: 8 October 2026
• Uploading the thesis: 15 October 2026 by 1.00 pm

Deadlines for the 11 December 2026 session:

• Passing the last exam: 26 November 2026
• Cancelling the graduation application (online only): 26 November 2026
• Changing the thesis title (online only): 26 November 2026
• Uploading the dissertation form*: 26 November 2026
• Uploading the thesis: 03 December 2026 by 1.00 pm

Extraordinary session

Submission of online graduation application: from 7 January 2027 to 22 January 2027

Deadlines for the 19 February 2027 session:

• Passing the last exam: 4 February 2027
• Cancelling the graduation application (online only): 4 February 2027
• Changing the thesis title (online only): 4 February 2027
• Uploading the dissertation form*: 4 February 2027
• Uploading the thesis: 11 February 2027 by 1.00 pm

Deadlines for the 19 March 2027 session:

• Passing the last exam: 4 March 2027
• Cancelling the graduation application (online only): 4 March 2027
• Changing the thesis title (online only): 4 March 2027
• Uploading the dissertation form*: 4 March 2027
• Uploading the thesis: 11 March 2027 by 1.00 pm

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

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