A thesis is a work with elements of originality in terms of scientific, design, or technological content or in terms of complexity and intertwining of different areas of knowledge required to develop it. You can read more about the thesis and types of thesis on the Regulation for Msc Graduation Exam.

You can add the Thesis (15 CFU) to your study plan once. It is advisable to include it in the final semester of your Master's program, after you have covered most subjects of interest. However, depending on your time management skills and the complexity of your thesis idea, you might begin exploring topics and seeking an advisor earlier—perhaps a semester, three months, two months before starting. It’s up to you! It’s important to plan ahead and not delay until the last minute.

There are several approaches:

• Identify the subjects you are most interested in and contact the professors to inquire about their availability to supervise your work and to discuss potential research topics.
• Independently explore topics that interest you, identify a suitable professor, and discuss your idea and their availability.

Further information about the role of a supervisor can be found in the Regulation for MSc Graduation Exam.

Yes, if necessary. After discussing your topic with your advisor, he/she may decide if an additional co-advisor is needed to provide further assistance with your thesis.

Visit Politecnico Thesis Repository to search for past thesis projects by supervisor, keyword, year, department or any subject of interest. Additionally, an Excel document with a list of theses and their abstracts is available on your Webeep Course - Geoinformatics Engineering*. We strive to keep this document updated.

Absolutely! You are free to choose your thesis topic, though it should reflect the knowledge you have acquired during the Geoinformatics Master’s programme.

Yes, you can collaborate with other institutions, but your primary supervisor must be a POLIMI professor. Discuss your plans with your POLIMI supervisor first; he/she will then establish a collaboration agreement with the other institution, where a representative can act as your co-advisor.

The thesis grade is determined based on whether your work includes a discussant or not. For detailed information about thesis grading and its impact on your final grade, refer to the Regulation for MSc Graduation Exam.

If your supervisor deems your thesis to be of high level, he/she can propose the appointment of a discussant to the Degree Examination Boards. A discussant is an expert in the subject area and will contribute to the evaluation of your thesis.

A thesis usually includes some experimental activities with application to simulated or real test cases of the methodology under study and a proper validation of the results.

Yes, you can conduct your thesis research at a partner university, in the framework of an Exchange program. You should explore the availability of a co-supervisor in the host university before applying.  You will have a Polimi professor as your Advisor and a professor from the partner university as your co-advisor.  More information about the Mobility Program is available in the Call documents and on the Webeep Course - Geoinformatics Engineering*. There is also the opportunity to go abroad for a thesis as a free mover, i.e., based on an informal agreement between the Polimi supervisor and the co-supervisor of the host university.

Yes, this is possible if you can effectively manage your time to fulfill both the internship and thesis requirements.

Yes, you can integrate your internship work into your thesis. It is crucial to have an agreement between your Polimi Advisor and the company’s mentor, who will act as your co-advisor, before you commence your thesis.

Yes, if your thesis is of high quality, you may suggest to your advisor the possibility of publishing it or presenting it at conferences.