The final examination for obtaining the degree requires the preparation of a thesis (experimental, basic or applied) that demonstrates your scientific and managerial autonomy. The thesis must be conducted under the supervision of a lecturer or researcher from the course of study or an expert agreed upon with the Teaching Committee and approved by the Board of Studies at least two months before the discussion. The thesis work may also be conducted at external institutions, subject to the approval of the Board.

You may choose to write your thesis in Italian or English, with the supervisor’s consent. If the thesis is in English, the title page and extended abstract must be in Italian.

Assessment

The thesis is discussed before a committee of 5 members appointed by the Department Director, on the recommendation of the Coordinator. The Committee evaluates the final examination on a scale of 110 points. The final grade is based on:

• Weighted average of grades obtained, converted to a scale of 110
• Up to 7 points for the quality of the thesis and presentation
• 2 points if the thesis is completed by the extraordinary session of the 2nd year

The maximum grade is 110/110, and the Committee 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 12 June 2026 session:

• Passing the last exam: 28 May 2026
• Cancelling the graduation application (online only): 28 May 2026
• Changing the thesis title (online only): 28 May 2026
• Uploading the dissertation form*: 28 May 2026
• Uploading the thesis: 4 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: 3 December 2026 by 1.00 pm

Extraordinary session

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

Deadlines for the 12 February 2027 session

• Passing the last exam: 28 January 2027
• Cancelling the graduation application (online only): 28 January 2027
• Changing the thesis title (online only): 28 January 2027
• Uploading the dissertation form*: 28 January 2027
• Uploading the thesis: 4 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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