High Performance Computing
International School for Advanced StudiesProgram Overview
The High Performance Computing at International School for Advanced Studies is a Master programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the High Performance Computing programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Italy and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Trieste, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the High Performance Computing programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Scientific Programming Environment
- Introduction to Computer Architectures for HPC
- Parallel Programming
- Introduction to Numerical Analysis
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Parallel Data Management and Data Exchange
- Advanced Computer Architectures and Optimizations
- High Performance Computing Technology
- Best Practices in Scientific Computing
- Data Structures and Sorting & Searching
- Parallel Linear Algebra
- Spatial locality algorithms
- Reduced Basis Method
- The Finite Element Method Using deal.II
- Finite Volumes and Discontinuous Galerkin methods
- Fast Fourier Transforms in Parallel and Multiple Dimensions
- Molecular Dynamics
- Monte Carlo methods
- Approximation and interpolation of simple and complex functions
- 2.11 Cluster Analysis
- 2.12 Constrained Optimization
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements:
- The ideal student for the MHPC has a strong interest in information technology problems driven by scientific research or industrial needs.
- An academic degree is required, although equivalent work experience may also be considered. Work experience will be evaluated during the admissions interview.
- No prior HPC knowledge is assumed, but candidates should have some experience in programming and a competence in one of the following languages: C, C++, Fortran.
- A sound knowledge of Linux operating system is also needed.
- A knowledge of Python language is assumed at the level of the first 39 exercises of the learn python the hardway
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact International School for Advanced Studies directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About International School for Advanced Studies
International School for Advanced Studies
Trieste, Italy
international education and research institute in Trieste, Italy
University Profile- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
