Characteristics and objectives

The program deepens the knowledge of basic elements of modern physics (atomic and molecular physics, solid state physics, nuclear and particle physics) and of theoretical physics (analytical mechanics, quantum mechanics, mathematical and numerical methods). It is possible to strengthen the knowledge of specific fields like biophysics, nanoscience, physics of matter, nuclear and particle physics, physics of the fundamental interactions. Finally, the program provides direct experience of the laboratory techniques and computer calculation techniques and data analysis.
The graduate in Physics will know and understand the most relevant phenomena of the physical world at different scales, starting from the macroscopic world down to the atomic physics, the physics of condensed matter, nuclear and subnuclear physics up to the physics of the universe. The understanding of the physical world will be based on experimental evidence and a proper use of the theoretical modelling and its mathematical instruments, including numerical techniques.

Occupational opportunities

The graduate in Physics can have jobs opportunities in Italy and abroad in industries involving new technologies regardless of the final products, in service companies aiming to innovation and, more generally, in all activities requiring understanding and modelling of processes and ability in analysis and testing. These include startups and high tech industries, software and consulting companies, research centers and public administration.

University Prestige

The University of Padua is one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious seats of learning. As a multi-disciplinary institute of higher education, the University aims to provide its students with professional training and a solid cultural background. The qualification received from the University of Padua act as a symbol of the ambitious objectives respected and coveted by both students and employers alike. Founded in 1222, Padua’s Studium Patavinum was a place of study that readily welcomed Italian students and scholars, as well as those from various European countries searching for cultural freedom and expression. This freedom continues to define and express the essence of the University through its motto as Universa universis patavina libertas.
The University of Padua has enjoyed a high-ranking position in both Italian and international ranking agencies for its quality of teaching, research activities and student services. Confirming results include the number of works held in its scientific research archive, a cutting-edge sector that added 13,000 publications and hundreds of active projects during the 2020/2021 academic year alone.

University attractive cultural environment

Still today, the University of Padua holds some impressive numbers. With over 65,000 students (over 5,200 international students and 1,700 exchange students) and 2,200 teaching staff within its 32 departments, the University also employees over 2,400 technical administrators. Accrediting more than 13,000 graduates each year, awarding 5,000 scholarships, and brandishing over 2 million books available throughout its 29 libraries. The University continues to transform its level of excellence in education by offering a vast range of degree programs. Including over 100 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, 10 single-cycle degree programs, almost 100 master degree programs, more than 20 advanced programs, and over 10 specialized training courses. The University includes over 60 specialization schools and 40 PhD schools.

University service for students

Unipd offers high quality teaching and rapid digital transformation, teaching with innovative methods including high-tech and inclusive approaches.

UniPD student services have been designed around students’ needs, to support them since the very beginning of their journey with us until their graduation, and even beyond.

https://www.unipd.it Study with us / student-centred-services

Innovative for a long time and inclusive by choice, the University of Padua is a superior education center as well as a leading international university for research embeddedin Padua. Its research centres, Departments and Schools are located across the town, and its students account for over 30% of the local population.

Physics and Astronomy Department: highly reputed center of Science

The Physics and Astronomy Department @UNIPD has been acknowledged as the best Department in Italy by the National Evaluation system (ANVUR) in Physics Area since 2017:

https://www.miur.gov.it/dipartimenti-di-eccellenza

Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary activities are held by groups of highly professional and renowned staff in a well-established national and international center for research:

http://www.dfa.unipd.it/en/research/research-areas-and-groups/

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