Master in Aerospace Engineering at University of Salento

Detailed entry requirements

Salento's Aerospace Engineering master asks for a degree with at least 36 credits in the basic and 30 in the core subjects of industrial engineering, good English at B2 and a mandatory interview, unless you qualify for the exemption. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]

Degree and credit requirements

For 2026/27, your earlier studies must include, from any university course: [2]

• At least 36 credits in the subject areas set for the basic activities of the industrial engineering bachelor's class (L-9).
• At least 30 credits in the core (characterising) subject areas of the industrial engineering class.

The Teaching Regulations set the specific subject areas and credits. Holders of an Italian master's or specialist degree in engineering, or an older engineering degree, can also apply. [2]

What this means for your transcript

Italian credits and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit, and the subjects you passed matter, not just your total. As a guide, based on the rule above:

• Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in Mechanical, Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering, with maths, physics and core mechanical subjects.
• Check carefully: a B.Tech in Electrical, Production, Automobile, Chemical or Materials Engineering, which may cover the basic block but needs enough core industrial engineering credits.
• Often short: a B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Electronics or Civil Engineering, or a B.Sc. in Physics or Mathematics, which rarely include 30 credits of core industrial engineering subjects.

English

You need a good knowledge of English. The 2026/27 programme page says the assessment can be replaced by an English certificate at CEFR B2 or above, or an equivalent qualification. [2]

In the 2025/26 call, the required level was B2 or higher, a B2 or higher certificate waived the check, and native English speakers did not need a certificate. [3] Salento's international admissions page adds that a medium-of-instruction letter can also be used, with an interview to assess your level. [4]

Interview

There is no written test. Admission requires a mandatory assessment of your preparation through an interview, and candidates who do not pass cannot enrol. You are exempt if you hold a bachelor's in industrial engineering (class L-9) or an equivalent foreign degree, with a final mark of at least 85/110, and meet the English requirement in the call. [1]

In 2025/26, the interview was held on Microsoft Teams before a board of three professors from the department and a member of the University Language Centre, and covered basic, core and related subjects. [3]

Deadlines

These rules come from the 2025/26 call for applicants legally resident in Italy. Applications closed at 12:00 on 27 August 2025, 4 December 2025, 2 March 2026 and 1 April 2026, with interviews on 11 September 2025, 19 December 2025, 17 March 2026 and 16 April 2026. [3]

Non-EU applicants living abroad follow the international procedure. Salento's international admissions page lists early calls for English-taught programmes opening from February, Universitaly pre-enrolment by 20 July, the visa application by 30 November and enrolment from September until 31 January. The next call sets the 2027/28 dates. [4]

Places and non-EU steps

The 2025/26 call reserved 20 places for non-EU students: 10 for Chinese students and 10 for other foreign students. [3]

Non-EU applicants living abroad follow these steps: [4]

• Create an account on the student portal, apply and pay the application fee.
• Take part in the selection set by the call, including the interview unless you are exempt.
• If admitted, receive a Letter of Academic Eligibility, then complete Universitaly pre-enrolment and apply for the study visa.
• Enrol by paying the first instalment and verify your qualifications with the Admissions Office.

Documents include your first-cycle degree (EQF level 6), an official transcript or Diploma Supplement, a sworn translation unless the documents are in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese or German, a CIMEA statement of comparability, ARDI statement or declaration of value, and proof of authenticity such as a CIMEA verification, apostille or legalisation. [4]

Sources and verification

Checked by the ApplyAZ admissions team against the university's official documents listed below. Entry rules can change with each new call, and we re-check them before every application.

1. University of Salento, Department of Engineering for Innovation. Teaching regulations of the Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering (LM-20), academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
2. University of Salento, Aerospace Engineering programme page (access requirements, tracks and study plan), academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
3. University of Salento, Department of Engineering for Innovation. Call for applications, Master's degree programme in Aerospace Engineering (LM-20), academic year 2025/26. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
4. University of Salento, International Office. Master's degree admission for international students, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.

What bachelor's degree do I need for Aerospace Engineering at Salento?

For 2026/27, your earlier studies must include at least 36 credits in the basic subjects and 30 in the core subjects of the industrial engineering class (L-9). Holders of an Italian master's degree in engineering can also apply. [2]

Is there an entrance exam?

No written test, but a mandatory interview on your preparation. You are exempt with an industrial engineering bachelor's (L-9) or equivalent foreign degree, a mark of at least 85/110 and the English requirement met. [1]

What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?

You need good English at CEFR B2. In the 2025/26 call, a B2 or higher certificate waived the English check and native speakers were exempt. The call does not list specific tests or scores, so we check which proof your file can use. [2][3]

When is the deadline for non-EU students?

Salento's international admissions page lists early calls for English-taught programmes from February, Universitaly pre-enrolment by 20 July and the visa by 30 November. The next call sets the 2027/28 dates. [4]

I have a B.Tech in Mechanical or Electronics Engineering. Can I apply?

A B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering usually covers the basic and core industrial engineering credits. An Electronics degree is often short on the 30 core industrial engineering credits. We check your transcript subject by subject against the rule. [2]

Where is the programme taught?

At the University of Salento's Brindisi campus, with some teaching at the Politecnico di Bari's Taranto campus under an agreement between the two universities. All teaching is in English. [1][2]

What tracks can I choose?

Two tracks: Aeronautic Design, with flight mechanics, aircraft design and composites, and Space Technology, with spacecraft systems engineering, power and control systems and space electronics. Both end with a 12 ECTS thesis. [1][2]

How do fees work for non-EU students?

Salento lists a flat yearly rate for non-EU international students, with no ISEE needed. ADISU Puglia runs regional scholarships, so the programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. [4]

Can someone handle my whole application to Aerospace Engineering at Salento?

Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Salento's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the ADISU Puglia 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 Aerospace Engineering?

A recognised Indian engineering degree, such as a B.Tech or B.E. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, can meet the rule if it shows at least 36 credits in basic and 30 in core industrial engineering subjects. You also need good English, ideally a B2 certificate. The steps are the online application, the interview unless exempt, a Letter of Academic Eligibility and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [2][4] 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 Aerospace Engineering are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: online application, the interview unless exempt, a Letter of Academic Eligibility 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 Aerospace Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: online application, the interview unless exempt, a Letter of Academic Eligibility 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 Aerospace Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and your degree is assessed like any other foreign qualification. Non-EU applicants who live abroad follow the same route: online application, the interview unless exempt, a Letter of Academic Eligibility 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.