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STIA · Academic year 2026/2027

Practical training in surface treatments

STIA is the University of Padua’s first-level university Master in Sustainable Technologies for Materials and Surface Treatments for Industrial Applications. The programme is organised in collaboration with the INFN Legnaro National Laboratories.

Skills developed during the programme

The programme addresses the selection and application of surface treatments according to the properties required of a material. Topics include vacuum technology, plasma processes, PVD and CVD thin-film deposition, chemical and electrochemical treatments, characterisation and technology transfer.

Laboratory work and final project

Practical activities connect taught topics with the use of laboratory equipment and project development. The programme includes a compulsory internship and a final dissertation or project work.

Who the programme is for

STIA is aimed at graduates with a scientific background and professionals seeking to develop their expertise in materials and surface technologies. Eligible qualifications and admission conditions are specified in the current call for applications.

Attendance and organisation

Teaching combines in-person and remote delivery, with a compulsory attendance requirement of 70%. Laboratory activities require attendance in person. Working applicants should contact the programme office to discuss the timetable and attendance requirements.

Academic year 2026/2027

Level and duration: First-level university Master, one year, 60 ECTS credits

Location: INFN Legnaro National Laboratories, Legnaro (Padua), Italy

Course dates: 12 December 2026 – 30 October 2027

Language: English

Attendance: 70%, including compulsory laboratory activities in person

Tuition fee: € 4,122.50

Participants: Minimum 5, maximum 10

Details are provided in the official University of Padua programme page. For eligibility, selection procedures and application updates, consult the current call and programme page.

2026/2027 poster

Download the 2026/2027 poster (PDF, in Italian)

Information and applications

The Unipd Executive Learning programme page provides the official programme information, call for applications and application updates. Contact the programme office for information about the course and attendance.

View the official University of Padua programme page

Request information

Director: Giorgio Keppel. Programme office: Silvia Martin. Telephone: +39 049 806 8440.