Bachelor in Computer Engineering at University of Sassari
Three-year L-8 bachelor's in computer engineering at the University of Sassari, taught in Italian and English. Open admission with an initial knowledge check; B2 English can be verified during the first year.
Bachelor
3 years
Sassari
Multiple
University of Sassari
Computer Engineering is a three-year, 180 ECTS bachelor's degree (class L-8) taught in Italian and English at the University of Sassari. Admission is open: you need an upper-secondary diploma or a recognised foreign equivalent, and a weak result in the initial knowledge check adds first-year learning obligations (OFA). English at B2 can be reached and verified during the first year. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Computer Engineering at the University of Sassari is a first-cycle programme with open admission and a check of initial preparation. Its official course catalogue distinguishes the qualification needed for admission from English proficiency that may be completed during the first year. Sources reviewed 6 October 2026. [1][2]
School qualification and starting preparation
- An upper-secondary diploma or a foreign qualification recognised as equivalent is required. This is an undergraduate admission route; the catalogue does not require a previous bachelor's degree. [1]
- The stated starting preparation includes spoken and written Italian, logical reasoning, elementary mathematics and experimental science. These are assessed as initial academic preparation rather than evidence that a university degree has already been completed. [1]
English requirement and when it must be met
- The course is delivered in Italian and English. Students should have suitable English competence. Where it is not already present, at least CEFR B2 must be acquired and verified during the first year through arrangements with the university language centre or accredited external providers. [1]
- The catalogue associates three ungraded credits with this English-language verification and refers the detailed credit-award method to the course regulations. It does not establish a universal pre-admission IELTS or TOEFL score. [1]
Preparation checks and OFA
The course catalogue says that an unsuccessful initial knowledge check leads to additional learning obligations, called OFA, to be satisfied in the first year. The detailed assessment and OFA procedure belongs in the teaching regulations and the relevant assessment notice. Open admission therefore does not remove the obligation to address a preparation deficit. [1]
In your file, we keep separate evidence of your school qualification, any initial assessment result and your English-language record. If you already hold a language certificate, we request its recognition under the published procedure, as acceptance of a provider or score is not automatic.
Current programme description and older selection notices
The current Department of Engineering course list identifies Computer Engineering as open admission. Older university notices describe locally restricted selection in previous years; those notices do not set a current competitive-entry requirement. For each new intake, we follow the detailed registration arrangements in its annual instructions. [2]
The programme-specific sources cited here do not establish a numerical school-grade minimum, an exhaustive international document list or a universal certificate score table. We take those points from the university's current applicant-category and recognition procedures where applicable, not from a different course.
Practical application checklist
- We keep your final school qualification and records showing the awarding institution and study history ready for any qualification review.
- We record whether the university assigns OFA and the first-year completion procedure. An OFA notice is not a refusal of a place under open admission.
- We record whether B2 English has already been recognised or must be achieved during the first year. The university decides formal recognition and any exemptions.
Sources and verification
- University of Sassari, Ingegneria Informatica, official UniFind course catalogue, Requisiti di accesso; qualification, initial preparation and first-year B2 provisions; reviewed 6 October 2026.
- University of Sassari, Department of Engineering: Corsi di studio, Ingegneria Informatica access and teaching-language description; reviewed 6 October 2026.
About the programme
Computer Engineering is a three-year bachelor's degree (laurea triennale, class L-8, 180 ECTS) at the University of Sassari, a public university in Sardinia founded in 1562. It is a first-cycle programme with open admission and a check of your starting preparation. [1][2]
The course is delivered in Italian and English. The starting preparation it expects includes spoken and written Italian, logical reasoning, elementary mathematics and experimental science, so it suits students who are ready to study in both languages. [1]
What you will study
The degree covers the core of computer engineering, building from foundations to applied systems:
- Foundations: mathematics, including calculus and linear algebra, physics and programming
- Computer systems: computer architecture, operating systems, databases and networks
- Applied areas: topics such as cybersecurity, embedded systems and the Internet of Things, and data science and AI
Three ungraded credits are linked to the verification of your English at B2. [1] The exact units, credits and electives are set by the study plan for your cohort, and we check them against the programme syllabus when we prepare your file.
How the programme is taught
Teaching takes place in Sassari and combines lectures with laboratory work and projects, in Italian and English. [1]
At the start, the course checks your initial preparation. If the check is not passed, you receive additional learning obligations, called OFA, to complete in the first year. This is not a refusal of a place: admission stays open, and the OFA become part of your first-year path. [1]
If you do not already have English at B2, you acquire and verify it during the first year through the university language centre or an accredited external provider. [1]
Career paths
An L-8 computer engineering degree prepares you for technical roles in software and systems. Directions that match the course include:
- Software and embedded-systems development
- Cybersecurity
- Networks and IT infrastructure
- Control software for energy and agri-tech systems
You can also continue to a two-year master's degree in fields such as AI, cybersecurity or data science; many are taught in English at Italian public universities. Italy also offers non-EU graduates a permit of up to twelve months to look for work or start a business.
Fees and scholarships
As a public university, Sassari sets tuition by family income. Eligible students can apply for the regional DSU scholarship in Sardinia, which can include a fee waiver, a yearly stipend, accommodation or a rent allowance, and canteen meals. The region decides awards, and this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. Erasmus+ also funds exchange semesters at partner universities in Europe.
How to apply from outside the EU
You need an upper-secondary diploma or a foreign qualification recognised as equivalent. No previous bachelor's degree is required, and the programme sources do not set a numerical school-grade minimum. [1]
The current Department of Engineering course list shows open admission. Older notices described local selection in previous years, but they do not set the current rule. Each new intake's registration arrangements come in its annual instructions, and we follow them for your file. [2]
Applicants who need a student visa complete Universitaly pre-enrolment and then apply for a type D study visa. We prepare your school qualification and recognition evidence, any initial assessment result and your English record, and keep them ready for the university's qualification review. [1]
How ApplyAZ helps
ApplyAZ is an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities. We can include this programme in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes that fit your profile, so your plan never rests on a single application.
For eligible students who start with us, a named person owns each stage, from A to Z:
- We check your school results against Sassari's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your university application with your school qualification and recognition evidence, and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your regional DSU scholarship application at the right time and in the right format.
- We prepare your visa file.
With operations in all 20 Italian regions, we follow each region's scholarship rules and deadlines as they change. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa, so no one can promise an outcome. You pay in milestones, and every service you pay for is either delivered or its fee is refunded (terms apply).
Programmes at Italian public universities can be tuition-free for eligible students. Check if you are eligible and book a one-to-one consultation session with one of our Italy experts, or see how ApplyAZ works.
Questions and answers
What school results do I need for Computer Engineering at Sassari?
An upper-secondary diploma or a foreign qualification recognised as equivalent. A previous bachelor's degree is not needed, and the programme sources do not set a numerical school-grade minimum. We check how your school-leaving certificate fits the recognition rules. [1]
Is there an entrance test?
Admission is open, with no competitive selection in the current course list. The course checks your starting preparation in spoken and written Italian, logical reasoning, elementary mathematics and experimental science. Older notices described local selection in previous years, but they do not set the current rule. [1][2]
What happens if I do not pass the initial knowledge check?
You are not refused a place. An unsuccessful check leads to additional learning obligations, called OFA, which you complete during the first year. We follow the remedial procedure set in the current assessment notice for you. [1]
What English level do I need? Do I need IELTS?
The course requires at least CEFR B2. If you do not have it yet, you can acquire and verify it during the first year through the university language centre or an accredited provider, for three ungraded credits. The catalogue sets no universal IELTS or TOEFL score. [1]
Is Computer Engineering at Sassari taught in English?
It is delivered in Italian and English, and the expected starting preparation includes spoken and written Italian. You study in both languages, not in English only. [1]
I have Class 12 or A levels. Can I apply?
Possibly. The rule asks for an upper-secondary diploma or a recognised equivalent, not a specific stream or grade. Class 12 and A levels are school-leaving qualifications, and we check how yours is recognised and whether your maths and science background suits the initial check. [1]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
The programme sources do not publish a fixed deadline. Each new intake's registration arrangements come in its annual instructions, and we track them for you. [2]
Can someone handle my whole application to Computer Engineering at Sassari?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your school results against Sassari's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the regional DSU scholarship application at the right time and in the right format, and prepares your visa file, for eligible students. Start by checking your eligibility.
I'm applying from India. What is the route into Computer Engineering?
You need a school-leaving qualification, such as Class 12, recognised as equivalent to the Italian upper-secondary diploma [1]. Admission is open, but the course checks your starting preparation, including spoken and written Italian, logical reasoning, elementary maths and science; a weak result adds first-year OFA obligations [1]. B2 English can be verified in the first year [1]. The steps are the university application, the qualification review and Universitaly pre-enrolment. Indian students apply for the type D study visa at the Italian embassy or consulate that covers their state, such as New Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru.
Is the route different from Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka?
No. The academic rules for Computer Engineering are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: the university application, the review of your school qualification and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for their country of residence. Read our guide for students in Dhaka.
I live in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman or Bahrain. Where do I apply for the visa?
At the Italian embassy or consulate responsible for the country where you legally live, after Universitaly pre-enrolment. The academic rules for Computer Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: the university application, the review of your school qualification and Universitaly pre-enrolment. Read our guides for Dubai, Riyadh and Doha.
I studied or live in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. What is the route?
The academic rules for Computer Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and your school results are assessed like any other foreign qualification. Non-EU applicants who live abroad follow the same route: the university application, the review of your school qualification and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for where they live. Read our guides for students in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
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