Degree Award
The Master’s Degree in Computer Science is awarded upon successful completion of a final examination, consisting of the discussion of a thesis with original content, prepared by the student under the supervision of one or more supervisors. The thesis must focus on an innovative topic or project and be carried out independently. It must also document the innovative results achieved and highlight the connections between the work carried out and the current state of knowledge in the field of computer science and information technologies. The thesis work enables Master’s graduates to acquire further knowledge and skills that support both their integration into the job market and, potentially, the continuation of their academic career through a PhD programme.
In order to graduate, you must complete both your thesis (choose a supervisor, develop your work, write your thesis and prepare for the defence) and the administrative procedures for graduation (meet deadlines, submit your graduation application and complete all the required formalities). See the dedicated pages for details.
Selection of thesis and notice board of available topics
A thesis topic and one or more supervisor may be identified either by directly contacting lecturers in the relevant research area or by consulting the following notice board (accessible using Alice credentials):
🔗 Notice board of available thesis topics
The thesis: steps to follow
The following page collects the information needed for defining the thesis project, writing the thesis, and preparing the final oral presentation.
🔗 The Thesis: the steps to follow
Graduation Procedure: steps to follow
The following page provides a clear overview of everything required to prepare the graduation application, submit the thesis, and take the final examination.
🔗 Graduation procedure: steps to follow
Graduation application forms
The required forms are available on the following page:
🔗 How to submit the graduation application
Thesis evaluation forms
- Supervisors and the “controrelatore” (reviewer) must complete the evaluation using the following form (available formats: .doc,.pdf), which also includes a section for comments to be shared with the candidate.
- The supervisor is responsible for delivering these comments to the candidate.
- The evaluation by each supervisor must be submitted to the Teaching Office at least 15 days before the graduation session.
- The “controrelatore“‘s evaluation must be submitted to the Teaching Office at least 7 days before the graduation session.
Support and Assistance
For any questions or clarifications regarding the graduation procedure, you may contact the Teaching Office of the Department or the Student Office.