Attendance
Graduate
The Final Degree Exam (prova finale) consists of a dissertation developed under the supervision of a Professor in the Degree Programme and is a way to assess the knowledge acquired by students during their studies and their ability to broaden such knowledge and apply it autonomously in a specific context and present it briefly. The thesis work must entail carrying out an original and relevant project activity oriented towards facing project issues in innovative applicative contexts or address foundation and/or methodological aspects with specific attention to the research area. In both types of thesis, integration in research projects and the publication of results within the related scientific literature will be favoured. The final degree exam evaluates the thesis work and the candidate’s presentation of it with reference to the learning outcomes expected.
The Master’s thesis must be written in English. The thesis defense (in English) takes place in front of a dedicated examination board composed of faculty members.
The Final Degree Exam awards 30 ECTS credits. The final degree grade is normally calculated as the sum of the following elements:
- the weighted average (based on ECTS credits) of the marks obtained in the exams taken during the degree program (normalized to a scale of 110);
- a possible increase of 0–2 points for academic performance (1 point for students who have obtained at least 3 honors [lodi] and 1 point if the degree is completed within 2 academic years);
- a possible increase of up to 8 points resulting from the evaluation of the final examination;
To be awarded cum laude, the total score must reach at least 113 points.
Operational Procedures
- The student must submit the graduation application online (https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/domanda-di-laurea-online) by one of the deadlines specified in the Faculty of I3S graduation session academic calendar;
- The student must upload the thesis to the Infostud system by the deadline indicated in the graduation reminder issued by the Faculty of Information Engineering, Computer Science, and Statistics;
- The student must defend the thesis during the graduation session for which they have been summoned;
- The graduation committee determines the score to be awarded for the final examination, taking into account the quality of the thesis and the oral defense.
Path of excellence
This Master's Degree programme also offers a Honours Programme. Meritorious students enrolled in the Honours Programme will attend additional courses and activities. These activities will not provide students any credit (ECTS). At the end of the first year, students can apply for the Honours Programme and each student will be assigned to a tutor.
How to apply:
Access procedures for the academic year 2024/25 are described in the call
https://web.uniroma1.it/trasparenza/dettaglio_bando/225373
Honours Programme activities (second year):
- Theoretical and methodological activities (100 hours)
- Attendance in PhD courses (courses that are not instructed within the Master's Degree)
- Attendance in an advanced summer school
- Project activities (100 hours):
- Research and development activities in the industrial field and attendance to specialized courses and apprenticeship regarding R&S projects.
Alternatively to the previous choice:
- Collaboration in academic research projects and attendance to planning activities, competitions and research.
Job Orientation
Sapienza Career Service supports students and graduates during the delicate transition from university to the labor market, offering various services including:
- assistance and information about the services provided;
- individual career counseling;
- CV review;
- training catalog for career guidance and employability development;
- partnership agreements with companies to implement placement and career orientation initiatives;
- reserved recruitment selections;
- organization of recruiting and orientation events;
- organization of Career Days.
Career support is realized through specific activities organized by the Career Service and/or by Faculties and other University bodies, or in collaboration with companies, public or private external organizations, and professional associations.
Career orientation activities may include seminars, workshops, and thematic events on job orientation, transversal skills, and career management skills (e.g., soft skills, CV writing, job search strategies, video CVs, social networks, Employability Lab, etc.).
To facilitate connections with companies and organizations, Recruiting Days, Career Days, Testimonial Days, company presentations, company visits, assessments, business games, mentoring programs, and other placement-related initiatives — including those involving alumni and corporate mentorship — are organized. These events can take place both online and in person and aim to identify the most suitable profiles for the professional opportunities offered by companies.
Seminars, workshops, and thematic events dedicated to placement (e.g., innovation, startups, business incubation, profession-focused sessions, Innovation Camp, etc.) are also available to students and graduates.
Students and graduates have access to the JobTeaser Sapienza online platformt o:
• create and customize their CV;
• apply for job opportunities matching their curricular profile;
• browse the list of companies and associations registered on the platform to contact them directly;
• register for recruiting events, company presentations, and Career Days scheduled.
Every year, the Career Service organizes the University-wide Career Day, dedicated to students and graduates from all eleven Faculties of Sapienza, as well as several thematic or Faculty-specific Career Days, such as Career Day for Humanities and Social Sciences; Career Day for Economics and Law; Career Day for STEM.
Services, event calendars, and opportunities for students and graduates are published on the University website at: https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/career-service-studenti-e-laureati
The Career Service manages its social media channels on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn, where it promotes services, announces calls for applications, competitions, and other opportunities dedicated to students and graduates.
Contacts: https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/contatti-career-service