The final examination requires you to prepare and publicly defend an experimental Master's Thesis, presenting the results of your original scientific research, whether fundamental or applied, conducted during an internship of at least 8 months. Through your written thesis and public discussion, you must demonstrate scientific and managerial independence

The thesis, written and defended in English, is first reviewed in a degree session by an examination board consisting of lecturers or researchers from the Program Council. Each thesis is assigned to an Opponent, a faculty member responsible for reviewing the content and providing constructive feedback to enhance the final discussion. To facilitate this process, the Opponent and the board members receive a copy of the thesis before the degree session, according to deadlines established by the Program's educational regulations.

Thesis evaluation and final mark

The Degree Commission comprises five faculty members from the Department Council, appointed by the Department Director, in compliance with Article 26, Paragraph 5, of the University Educational Regulations.

The thesis grade may contribute a maximum of 7 points to the final mark, allocated as follows:

• Up to 3 points awarded by the Supervisor.
• Up to 2 points awarded by the Opponent.
• Up to 2 points awarded by the Commission during the pre-degree session.
• An additional 1 point may be awarded if the student completes the final examination by the extraordinary session of their second academic year.

The final degree mark is calculated by adding:

• The weighted arithmetic average of marks from coursework in TAF A, TAF B, TAF C, and TAF D activities, expressed in hundredths and tenths.
• The points awarded for the thesis and its defense during the degree session.

Distinction may be granted to candidates achieving a final mark of 110/110. The decision is at the discretion of the Examination Commission and requires a majority vote by its members.

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 - a.y. 2025-2026

Submission of online graduation application: from 27 April to 13 May 2026 

Deadlines for the 17 July 2026 session:

• Passing the last exam: 2nd July 2026
• Cancelling the graduation application (online only): 2nd July 2026
• Changing the thesis title (online only): 2nd July 2026
• Uploading the dissertation form*: 2nd July 2026
• Uploading the thesis: 2nd July 2026 by 13:00

Autumn Session - a.y. 2025-2026

Submission of online graduation application: from 24 August to 11 September 2026 

Deadlines for the 19 October 2026 session:

• Passing the last exam: 5th October 2026
• Cancelling the graduation application (online only): 5th October 2026
• Changing the thesis title (online only): 5th October 2026
• Uploading the dissertation form*: 5th October 2026
• Uploading the thesis: 5th October 2026 by 13:00

Deadlines for the 16 December 2026 session:

• Passing the last exam: 1st December 2026
• Cancelling the graduation application (online only): 1st December 2026
• Changing the thesis title (online only): 1st December 2026
• Uploading the dissertation form*: 1st December 2026
• Uploading the thesis: 1st December 2026 by 13:00

Extraordinary Session - a.y. 2025-2026

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

Deadlines for the 17 March 2027 session:

• Passing the last exam: 2nd March 2027
• Cancelling the graduation application (online only): 2nd March 2027
• Changing the thesis title (online only): 2nd March 2027
• Uploading the dissertation form*: 2nd March 2027
• Uploading the thesis: 2nd March 2027 by 13:00

*The dissertation form can be downloaded after submitting the online graduation application

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