Master of Science in Physics of Data
University of Padova
Key Information
Campus location
Padua, Italy
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 2,739 / per year
Application deadline
01 May 2024
Earliest start date
01 Oct 2024
Introduction
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 high-level training in Data Science. The program 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 to our society.
Admissions
Curriculum
The Physics of Data course, structured with 120 (ECTS) credits, delves into the interdisciplinary realm at the intersection of physics and data science, empowering students to unravel complex phenomena, develop analytical skills, and apply advanced methodologies for extracting meaningful insights from diverse datasets.
1st Year: Laboratory of Computational Physics; Management and Analysis of Physics Datasets; Theoretical Physics; Machine Learning; Statistical Mechanics of Complex Systems; Advanced Statistics for Physics Analysis; elective courses on advanced topics in Modern Physics
2nd Year: Quantum Computing; elective courses on advanced topics in modern Physics and Engineering; Internship
Career Opportunities
Graduates master tools for collecting, managing, and analyzing big data, and to translate their work into highly valuable information. Graduates work as professionals in research centers, internet companies, consulting companies, startups, and high tech industries, and public administrations.
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Program Outcome
Credits: 120 ECTS
Master's Degree in Physics of Data
Scholarships and Funding
Merit-based scholarships
Padua International Excellence Scholarship
The University of Padua offers 53 scholarships to highly talented prospective students wishing to pursue a Bachelor's or Master's degree completely held in English in Padua.
Fee-waivers
The University of Padua additionally offers 100 full tuition fee waivers to students enrolling in one of its degree programs held completely in English.
Departmental scholarships
Some Departments offer additional scholarships to more than 30 international students
Galilean School of Higher Education Scholarships
The Scuola Galileiana di Studi Superiori (Galilean School of Higher Education) is the University of Padua’s school of excellence. It combines traditional university education with a series of special in-house courses comprising seminars and lectures by renowned international visiting professors. Up to four highly talented international students are selected each year.
Scholarships awarded by other national or international organizations
Scholarships awarded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation MAECI
Every year, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation awards scholarships for studying in Italy to both international students and Italian students who are permanent residents in countries other than Italy (IRE).
These scholarships aim to foster international cultural cooperation, spread the knowledge of the Italian language, culture, and science, as well as promote the Italian economic and technological system throughout the world.
Grants are offered to pursue study, training, and/or research programs at Italian Higher Education Institutes, both public and legally recognized.
Loans for merit
The University of Padua has signed an agreement with the bank Banca Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A, the savings bank Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Padova e Rovigo, and the Association ‘Friends of the University of Padua’. The agreement is aimed at providing EU students with a flexible borrowing option at advantageous interest rates, to be granted with no need for collateral, to bear expenses for education.
The loan will be granted following checks on the eligibility criteria of the student asking for the financing and prior approval of the lender.
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.