The teaching provision of the Department of Theoretical and Applied Sciences focuses on environmental, computing, and humanities disciplines and pursues the goals of developing and disseminating scientific knowledge, including on an interdisciplinary level, as well as training professionals and researchers capable of meeting the scientific and technological needs of society.
The DiSTA educational offering includes:
- in the environmental field, the Bachelor's degree in Environmental and Natural Sciences (class L-32) and the Master's degree in Environmental Engineering and Workplace Sustainability (class LM-35);
- in the computing field, Bachelor's (class L-31) and Master's (class LM-18 – an international programme delivered in English) degree courses in Computer Science;
- in the humanities field, the Bachelor's degree in Interlinguistic and Intercultural Mediation (class L-12) and the Bachelor's degree in History and Histories of the Contemporary World (class L-42).
The Department also contributes to the Bachelor's degree in Engineering for Occupational and Environmental Safety (class L-7) and the Master's degree in Environmental Sciences (class LM-75).
For further information, please consult the page of the course you are interested in.
Enrolling on a degree programme
Enrolment is generally open from 1 August to 30 November each year. For full details, see:
Enrolling on a degree programme
Information for enrolled students
To keep up to date with your day-to-day activities, such as timetables, exam schedules or work placements, please visit:
- the homepage for your degree programme;
- your personal profile within the App Insubria
For information relating to previous years, such as course regulations or course syllabuses, please also see:
For administrative procedures, such as enrolment in years following the first, submission of your study plan or payment of fees, please see:
For all information on resources, services and opportunities available to our students, please see:
The Department organises and participates, within its areas of expertise, in postgraduate training courses at various levels.
The PhD (Doctorate of Research) is a research training programme lasting at least three academic years, which enables students to acquire the skills required to carry out high-level research activities; it also represents an essential step for pursuing a professional career in academia.
DiSTA faculty members take part in several PhD programmes, which represent the natural continuation of the first- and second-cycle degree programmes described above:
- hosted by other Departments within the University
For enrolment and information dedicated to enrolled students, please consult:
University Master's programmes allow students, upon completion of a degree course, to deepen their knowledge in specific scientific fields. They are also open to anyone wishing to attend them for cultural needs, continuing education, or professional development. Master's programmes are offered throughout the year.
For a complete list of the University's Master's programmes, please consult:
Summer and Winter Schools are international advanced specialisation courses that offer in-depth study in various fields of science. These courses are run throughout the year.
For an up-to-date list, please consult:
The Department contributes to enriching the University's educational offering by also providing advanced training, professional development, and continuing education courses. These courses are offered throughout the year.
For an up-to-date list, please consult the University's pages: