Multifunctional, Metamaterials and Metastructures – M3
MASTER’S INFORMATION
Multifunctional, Metamaterials and Metastructures - M3 is a second-level, English-taught Master's programme offered by the Departments of Civil, environmental and mechanical engineering (DICAM) and Industrial engineering (DII).
The course in brief
CONTENT AND REQUIREMENTS
Applications are welcome from candidates who:
- have already obtained a master's degree, a single-cycle master's degree, a degree awarded prior to Ministerial Decree 509/1999, an equivalent foreign qualification;
- plan to graduate before the publication of the ranking of applicants;
- have already obtained a foreign 4-year Bachelor's degree.
Master's students can enrol in other courses at the same time if the two courses meet the requirements established by the Ministry of University and Research in Ministerial Decree 930/2022, articles 2 and 3.
Applications must be submitted online by 27 November 2026 (noon). The forms will be available at this page from 29 June 2026.
The selection consists of the evaluation of the CV (maximum 80 points) and the motivational letter (in English, maximum 20 points).
Successful candidates who rank in the top 30 positions will be admitted to the programme and will be invited to confirm their enrollment by paying the first installment of tuition fees. The master's programme will be offered with a minimum of 10 students.
The master's programme aims to train professionals with skills in analysis, design, analytical and computer modeling, simulation and experimental validation in the field of metamaterials and multifunctional metastructures.
The master's programme (210 hours of face-to-face teaching) will take place between January and December 2027. The course also includes a 150-hour internship.
The final examination consists of a project developed under the supervision of a lecturer or an expert, which must then be discussed before a committee.
Lessons will be both in-person and online (both live and recorded). Mandatory attendance is required for at least 70% of the planned teaching activities.
Students who have regularly participated in the master’s activities, passed the teaching assessment tests, concluded the internship and passed the final exam will be awarded, in December 2027, the second level University Master's Degree in Multifunctional, Metamaterials and Metastructures (M3).
The registration fee is 3,000 euros to be paid in two installments, the first of 2,000 euro upon confirmation of the place, and the second of 1,000.00 euro by 30 June 2027.
Any scholarships will be advertised on this page.
Each call for admission states:
- the access requirements;
- the admission method;
- the deadlines;
- costs and scholarships.
APPLY
Applications for the Master's program must be submitted exclusively through the dedicated online procedure from June 29 and by noon on 27 November 2026.
Candidates must submit:
- Curriculum vitae et studiorum (including a list of publications, if any);
- English certificate (at least B2 level);
- Motivational letter;
- Self-certification of the degree qualification with exams (completed with date and grade);
- Self-certification of personal data (full name, nationality, residence, telephone numbers, email);
- Digital copy of ID document (only for applicants who do not reside in Italy).
The master's board of directors will evaluate the documentation, assigning up to 80 points for the curriculum, and up to 20 for the motivational letter. A final score of 60/100 or higher is required to be eligible for admission. The ranking list will be published by December 22, 2026.
Admitted applicants will be asked to confirm their registration and to pay the first installment of the registration fee by 23:59 on 10 January, 2027.
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