Master's degree in Physics of Data 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Università di Padova |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

2,950 EURTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Nov, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

OctStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master’s degree provides new theoretical and computational tools to tackle the explosion of datasets within the physicist mindset. It combines advanced knowledge in the field of Physics with a high-level training in Data Science. The programme thus trains the new generation of data physicists, equipped with tools that will allow them to face the challenges that the digital revolution has brought in our society.

Programme structure

1st Year: Laboratory of Computational Physics; Model of Theroetical Physics; Management and Analysis of Physics Datasets; Machine Learning; Advanced Statistics for Physics Analysis; elective courses on advanced topics in Physics of Data, including Climate Physics, Complex Systems, Fundamental Interactions, Quantum Information, Astrophysics, and Data Science.

2nd Year: Information Theory and Inference; elective courses on advanced topics in Physics of Data and Engineering; Internship in Companies or Research Centers.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master’s degree provides new theoretical and computational tools to tackle the explosion of datasets within the physicist mindset. It combines advanced knowledge in the field of Physics with a high-level training in Data Science. The programme thus trains the new generation of data physicists, equipped with tools that will allow them to face the challenges that the digital revolution has brought in our society.

Programme structure

1st Year: Laboratory of Computational Physics; Model of Theroetical Physics; Management and Analysis of Physics Datasets; Machine Learning; Advanced Statistics for Physics Analysis; elective courses on advanced topics in Physics of Data, including Climate Physics, Complex Systems, Fundamental Interactions, Quantum Information, Astrophysics, and Data Science.

2nd Year: Information Theory and Inference; elective courses on advanced topics in Physics of Data and Engineering; Internship in Companies or Research Centers.

Admission Requirements

65+
4.5+
6+
115+

Bachelor diploma (or equivalent)

  • A minimum three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) is required, with proved skills in Physics and Mathematics.
  • Additional entry requirements: entry title and GPA
  • English: B2 level (CEFR) or equivalent

15 Nov 2026
2 Years
Oct

Tuition fees

Domestic
2,950 EUR
International
2,950 EUR

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