The final test consists of the illustration and discussion before a committee of teachers of a topic related to one of the courses included in the study plan on which the student has prepared a written paper.

The paper may consist either in a substantial description of a topic consistent with the scientific and professional interests of the degree course, and supported by knowledge of the relevant reading list, or in the description of an activity of an applied and/or experimental nature, which represents a greater individual contribution by the candidate.

The graduation examination consists of a brief presentation and discussion (open to the public but without any ceremonial character) of the final dissertation in the presence of a Committee - known as the "Examination Committee" - consisting of three lecturers, who may or may not belong to the same Faculty, in the subject area of the dissertation. At the end of the session, the Examination Committee communicates to all candidates only the summary grade assigned (from insufficient to excellent).