Admission Requirements

Since the Master Programme is completely taught in English, fluency is required (e.g. B2 Level). You can apply for the xAIM Master if you hold at least one of the following degrees:

  • From the field of Life Sciences:

    • Biotechnology
    • Biological Sciences
    • Chemical Sciences and Technology

  • From the field of Data Sciences:

    • Computer Science
    • Mathematical Sciences
    • Statistics & Data Science

  • From the field of Engineering:

    • Civil and Environmental Engineering
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Information Engineering

  • From the field of Social Science:

    • Administration and Organisation Sciences
    • Administrative Sciences
    • Economics and Business Management

  • From the field of Health and Medicine:

    • Nursing and Midwifery Health Professions
    • Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology
    • Rehabilitation Health Professions
    • Health Professions Techniques
    • Health Professions of Prevention

  • From the field of natural sciences:

    • Biotechnology
    • Biological Sciences
    • Chemical Sciences and Technology
    • Computer Science and Technology
    • Mathematical Sciences
    • Statistical Sciences

  • From the field of engineering:

    • Civil and Environmental Engineering
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Information Engineering

  • From the field of administration and management:

    • Administrative Sciences
    • Economics and Business Management

  • From the field of health and medicine:

    • Medicine and Surgery
    • Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology

For the complete list of admission criteria please read admission requirements.

The maximum number of enrolled students is 35.
The minimum number of students to activate the course is 20.

A committee will evaluate all applications and invite prospective students to an interview.

During the full application process, up to 100 points will be awarded. The applicants with the highest points will be offered a place in the master’s programme. A detailed breakdown of the points is as follows:

Up to a maximum of 15 points for the degree grade (this is intended to refer to the access title), distributed as follows:

  • equal to 110/110 cum laude 15 points
  • equal to 110/110 12 points
  • between 108/110 and 109/110 9 points
  • between 105/110 and 107/110 7 points
  • between 99/110 and 104/110 5 points
  • Vote less than 99/110 0 points

Up to a maximum of 15 points for publications and any other postgraduate qualification relevant to the themes of the master’s degree, divided as follows

  • 5 points for PhD ;
  • 5 points for specialization diploma and/or University Master’s degree and/or Master’s degree (excluding the degree in Medicine and Surgery).
  • 5 points for specialization diploma and/or University Master’s degree and/or Master’s degree (with the exception of the degree in Medicine and Surgery LM41,46/S) obtained in related topics;
  • 5 points maximum for scientific publications related to the themes of the master (evaluated by the number and scientific impact).

Up to a maximum of 10 points for professional experience related to the topics of the master, which will be evaluated as follows:

  • 10 points if greater than 2 years - 5 points if between 1 and 2 years
  • 2 points if less than 1 year Up to a maximum of 10 points for the letter of reference, which will be evaluated as follows:
  • 5 points awarded to the relevance to the xAIM master’s degree topics of the research topics/experience professional experience of the reference person
  • 5 points assigned to the relevance of the referee’s institution in reference to the themes of the xAIM master’s degree.

The candidate will be admitted to the interview with a score of 35 or higher.

The interview has a maximum value of 50 points and is aimed at assessing the motivation and knowledge of English.
It is considered passed with a minimum score of 30.
In the event of a tie, the candidate with the youngest age bracket prevails.
In the event of the withdrawal of one or more candidates, the places made available will be made available according to the merit list, until the places are exhausted.