Physics
Course Description
Level: Degree Programme
Degree Class:
L-30 R - Content in Italian
Scienze e tecnologie fisiche
Department: PHYSICS
Admission: Free
CFUs: 180
Duration: 3 years
Italian
Pisa
- mastery of physical and mathematical methods of modelling and analysing systems
- working knowledge of modern laboratory instruments and techniques for acquiring and processing experimental data
- basic knowledge of computer and calculation methods
- ability to manage scientific research and technological innovation.
Content in Italian
Per essere ammessi al Corso di Laurea in Fisica occorre essere in possesso di un diploma di scuola secondaria superiore o di altro titolo di studio conseguito all'estero, riconosciuto idoneo.
Il corso non prevede il numero programmato.
Per l'accesso sono richieste, oltre ad una buona capacità di comunicazione scritta e orale, abilità nel ragionamento logico e conoscenze di base di matematica e fisica acquisite nella scuola superiore.
Il possesso di tali conoscenze è verificato attraverso un test d'ingresso che comunque ha come obiettivo principale, non essendo il corso a numero chiuso, l' autovalutazione da parte dello studente. Sono previsti più momenti autovalutativi nel corso del primo semestre dell'anno di immatricolazione. Chi non supera la prova ha come obbligo formativo quello di dover sostenere come primo esame uno relativo alle attività di base rientranti fra le discipline matematiche. Le modalità di svolgimento del test sono specificate nel Regolamento didattico del Corso di studi.
Content in Italian
Per essere ammessi al Corso di Laurea in Fisica occorre essere in possesso di un diploma di scuola secondaria superiore o di altro titolo di studio conseguito all'estero, riconosciuto idoneo. Per l'accesso al Corso di Laurea in Fisica sono richieste, oltre a una buona capacità di comunicazione scritta e orale, e abilità nel ragionamento logico, le principali conoscenze di matematica e fisica classica. Il Corso di Studi non ha un numero programmato di studenti, ma si avvale del test di autovalutazione di ingresso offerto da Con.Scienze, attraverso CISIA denominato TOLC-S limitatamente alle prove di Matematica di base, Ragionamento e problemi, e Comprensione del testo, per stabilire gli eventuali OFA (obblighi formativi aggiuntivi).
La prova prevede una serie di domande in diverse categorie, tra queste: Matematica di Base, Ragionamento e Problemi e Comprensione del Testo. Ad ogni domanda viene assegnato un punteggio di 1 punto se corretta, -0,25 punti se non corretta e 0 punti in assenza di risposta.
Il test si considera superato se si raggiunge un punteggio pari almeno al 45% del totale in Matematica di Base, e almeno il 40% in Ragionamento e Problemi e Comprensione del testo.
Si precisa che è necessario raggiungere la percentuale indicata in tutte le categorie citate. Il non superamento del test genera OFA (obbligo formativo aggiuntivo) che consiste nel seguire il corso di matematica di base offerto da UNIPI in modalità elearning (online).
Lo studente assegnatario di OFA può comunque iscriversi al corso di Laurea Triennale in Fisica ma deve sostenere come primo esame o Geometria ed Algebra Lineare o Analisi Matematica.
Course Evaluations
Contacts
Presidente del Corso di Laurea
Stefano Roddaro
Email: stefano.roddaro@unipi.it
Referente didattico
Antonella Spinosa
Tel. (+39) 050 2214628
Email: antonella.spinosa@unipi.it
Unità Didattica del Dipartimento di Fisica: https://www.df.unipi.it/didattica/contatti
Orario di ricevimento: Stanza 27, primo piano, edificio B: lunedì dalle ore 08.30 alle ore 10.30; martedì e giovedì dalle ore 11.00 alle ore 13.00; mercoledì dalle ore 15.00 alle ore 17.00: segrdida@df.unipi.it
Study Plan
For students enrolled in the academic year 2025/2026
Required
- Laboratorio 1 ed elementi di computazione (15 CFU) - Ciclo annuale unico
- Physics i (15 CFU)
- English knowlwdge test (3 CFU) - Ciclo annuale unico
- Mathematical analysis (15 CFU)
- Linear algebra (12 CFU)
Required
- Physics 2 (15 CFU)
- Laboratory 2 (12 CFU)
- Classical mechanics (12 CFU)
- Mathematical methods i (6 CFU)
- General chemistry (6 CFU)
- Mathematical analysis (6 CFU)
Required
- Structure of matter (6 CFU)
- Final exam (3 CFU)
- Physics 3 (9 CFU)
- Quantum mechanics (15 CFU)
Gr1 3° anno 12 CFU (12 CFU)
- Relativita' (6 CFU)
- Introduction to medical imaging (6 CFU)
- Graphics and animation with python (3 CFU)
- Group theory for material science (3 CFU)
- Physics of materials for photonics (3 CFU)
- Elements of the physics history (6 CFU)
- Elements of geophysics (6 CFU)
- Physical chemistry and practical lab (6 CFU)
- Introduction to subnuclear physics (6 CFU)
- Quantum mechanics (9 CFU)
- Laboratory 3 a (6 CFU)
- Digital technologies s (6 CFU)
- Group theory (6 CFU)
- Astrophisics (6 CFU)
- Fluid dynamics (6 CFU)
- Physics teaching laboratory (6 CFU)
- The physics of everyday life (3 CFU)
- Tecnologie digitali avanzato (6 CFU)
- Advanced laboratory 3 (6 CFU)
- Advanced quantum mechanics (6 CFU)
- Physics of sound (6 CFU)
- La fisica di tutti i giorni (6 CFU)
- Optic foundations (6 CFU)
- Nuclear weapons, disarmament and nuclear proliferation (6 CFU)
- Partial differential equations (6 CFU)
- Differential geometry (6 CFU)
- Principles of mechanics for nuclear engineering (6 CFU)
- Principles of thermal science for nuclear engineering (6 CFU)
Gr2 3° anno 12 CFU (12 CFU)
- Physics laboratory 3 (12 CFU)
- Digital technologies (12 CFU)
Gr3 3° anno 6 CFU (6 CFU)
- Mathematical methods II (6 CFU)
- Informatica con laboratorio (6 CFU)
Career opportunities
- Physicists and astronomers
- Technicians with degrees in Physical Sciences
- Technicians of Quantitative, Physical and Chemical Sciences
- Technicians and operators of optical, electronic and assimilated equipment.
Enrolment
The Degree Program in Physics has an open access.
In order to attend the course, students must take a non-selective evaluation test to verify the initial preparation level.
This test can be taken even after the enrolment completion. Here you can find the evaluation test information.
How to enrol
You can register from 24 July to 30 September 2025. After this period, a late payment fee will be applied.
Enter your personal data on Alice portal.
You will need to access using your SPID or Tax code.
You can find the video tutorial at the LINK
After registering, you'll need to choose a course. You can find the video tutorial at this LINK.
You can choose:
- Standard enrolment;
- Degree program shortening (in the event of a university degree already obtained);
- Relocation from another University.
The procedure will request:
- ID scanned copy
- passport-sized photo (please check size)
- High school diploma details (Secondary School Name, year, final mark).
Students with a foreign qualification are required to upload:
- Declaration of Value (DV) issued by the Italian Diplomatic Authorities in their home country, along with the official translation into Italian of the diploma, legalised (or with an "apostille") and validated, OR, the ENIC-NARIC certificate is accepted in Italian Language. These documents should attest at least 12 years of schooling and the relevant qualification should allow the access to higher education.
For Degree Program shortening the obtained University degree will be required. For relocation from another University previous university career will be required from the other university.
At the end of procedure please print and sign the FORIM to complete enrolment and upload it on the Alice portal in the Career section annexes.
Students with special needs
Students with handicap under art. 3 Italian Law no. 104/1992 or with a certified disability equal or above 66% are required to upload a medical certificate attesting their health condition for university tuition fees exemption (duty stamp is required anyway).
Some special categories under art. 1.1.2 lett. d) e) and art.1.1.3 lett. c) of the Regulations on Tuition fees (such as Italian government scholarship holders, competition winners, detained subjects ) shall email to matricolandosi@unipi.it for a specific calculation of tuition fees.
If you do not apply for a DSU scholarship
If you do not apply for a DSU scholarship, which will be automatically recorded after you have selected your degree course (“Scelta del corso”), you must pay the first instalment of tuition fees.
From 1 October, a late payment fee applies as follows:
- EUR 50 from 1 October 2025 to 31 October 2025
- EUR 100 from 1 November 2025 to 1 December 2025
- EUR 150 from 2 December 2025 (up to 31 December 2025 for newly enrolled students)
International students holding a foreign qualification and visa applicants may pay the first instalment and submit the required documentation by 31 December 2025 without incurring late fees.
If you apply for a DSU scholarship
If you apply for a DSU scholarship, your application will be automatically recorded and your enrolment will be confirmed as soon as you have selected your degree course. In this case, payment of the first instalment is deferred to the deadline for the second instalment. Students awarded a scholarship will not be required to pay any tuition fees; they will only need to pay the EUR 16 virtual stamp duty.
Within three working days of payment (or of degree course selection if you have applied for a scholarship), the Student Office will check and validate the documents and photo submitted during the enrolment procedure. If the documentation provided is complete and correct, you will receive a welcome email confirming your enrolment. Otherwise, you will be contacted directly by email or phone.
Students holding a foreign qualification, regardless of nationality, must upload the required documents, which will be validated by the International Office (wis@unipi.it).
For Degree Program shortening the previous university career will be recognized after submitting to the Students Office the “qualifications recognition” form with the annexed self certification of all exams. Deadline December 31, 2025.
For relocation from another University the Students Office will confirm you the acceptance of the discharge papers from the university of origin. Transfer deadline is December 31, 2025.