The Second-cycle Degree Course in Computer Science has a duration of 2 years divided into 4 semesters and includes courses with a total number of 120 ECTS credits (University Educational Credits).

It is open access.  

It therefore does not provide for an admission test.

The Second-cycle degree course in Computer Science allows specialisation in current technical and professional skills that are particularly attractive in the world of work, in the ICT and applications sectors. Particular emphasis is placed on the areas of Artificial Intelligence (Automatic Reasoning) and Reliable and Secure Software.

The course of study provides a single pathway (curricula) that includes a large proportion of IT-specific teaching. There are also 12 ECTS credits free-choice courses.

At the end of the course of study, there is an internship and a final examination.

The second-cycle degree course in Mathematics has no entrance test. 

The second-cycle degree course in Mathematics is aimed at all students interested in Mathematics and its applications, and aims both to provide excellent general knowledge of the mathematical disciplines and a very high and specialised scientific qualification, which can be directed towards fundamental research, popularization, teaching, or the use of mathematical models and modern calculation tools.

The course outline provides for two programmes of study: Teaching Programme (for students interested in teaching Mathematics) and General Programme.

The Second-cycle Degree Course in Physics provides students with a path along the main research fields in Physics: the area covered are the Physics of Fundamental Interactions, Statistical Physics, Physics of Condensed Matter and Biophysics, ther theoretical cornerstones and the most advanced experimental and ICT-assisted techniques.
In the educational path of this degree course, students can choose among several courses. This allows for significant flexibility of educational pathways towards the students’ cultural needs, and it encourages a deep knowledge of advanced research themes, balancing theory and experimental techniques. Choice-based teaching is divided into three pathways: Theoretical Physics, Biophysics and Soft Matter Physics, Physics of Matter and Functional Materials.

Theses can be carried out either in the University of Parma facilities or in private companies or affiliated facilities. In this case, an internship will be activated, which is also an important training and orientation experience, to bring the students closer to the world of work.