Master in Agricultural Engineering at Polytechnic University of Milan
Two-year English-taught master at Politecnico di Milano's Cremona campus on smart agriculture: automation, data, supply chains and sustainable agro-industrial production. Entry needs an engineering or agricultural degree, or 40 set science and engineering credits, plus English at B2.
Master
2 years
Milan
English
Polytechnic University of Milan
Agricultural Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-26) taught in English at Politecnico di Milano's Cremona campus. Entry needs a degree in industrial, information, civil or environmental engineering or agricultural sciences, or 40 credits in set science and engineering areas, plus English at B2. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
PoliMi's Agricultural Engineering master asks for a three-year degree in industrial, information, civil and environmental engineering or agricultural and forestry sciences, or a 180-credit degree with at least 40 credits in set science and engineering areas, plus English at B2 and a review of your career by the Admissions Commission. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree requirement
These rules come from the programme's brochure and admission criteria, neither of which states an academic year. You are eligible with a three-year degree in one of these classes: [1][2]
- Industrial Engineering (L-9)
- Information Engineering (L-8)
- Civil and Environmental Engineering (L-7)
- Agricultural and Forestry Sciences and Technologies (L-25)
Otherwise, you need a degree of at least three years and 180 CFU, for example in chemistry, physics or biology, that includes: [1][2]
- At least 20 CFU in mathematics, physics and chemistry subject areas.
- At least 20 CFU in engineering and computing subject areas.
What this means for your transcript
The same rules apply to foreign degrees the commission considers suitable. Where your transcript shows subject areas and credits, the commission uses them; otherwise it evaluates your whole career. Missing credits must be completed before the check of your preparation, because you cannot enrol with extra learning obligations. [2]
As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, Civil, Environmental or Agricultural Engineering, or a B.Sc. in Agriculture or Forestry, which sit close to the listed classes.
- Check carefully: a B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry or Biology, a BCA, or a B.Tech in Food Technology or Biotechnology, where we check both the 20 credits in maths, physics and chemistry and the 20 credits in engineering or computing.
- Often short: a B.Com, BBA or BA, which rarely include 20 credits in maths, physics and chemistry or 20 in engineering subjects.
English
English at CEFR level B2 or higher is an essential requirement. When you apply, you certify it by reaching the minimum score in a test the university recognises. The programme's admission criteria do not list the scores. [2]
Admissions Commission review
Admission is subject to an evaluation of your suitability. The Admissions Commission reviews your previous career and preparation, its judgement is final, and it must give reasons if it excludes a candidate. The admission criteria do not mention a written test. [1][2]
The programme publishes a prerequisites document on the knowledge needed for its main courses, with self-assessment tests in Automatic Control and Mathematical Analysis to help you find gaps in core subjects. [2]
Deadlines
The programme's documents do not set application dates. They refer applicants to Politecnico di Milano's master's admission pages, which set timing and procedures for each intake. [1][2]
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.
- Politecnico di Milano, Cremona Campus. Master's degree in Agricultural Engineering, programme brochure (Italian), undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Politecnico di Milano, Agricultural Engineering degree programme website, Admission criteria, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Agricultural Engineering is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale) in class LM-26, worth 120 ECTS and taught in English at Politecnico di Milano's Cremona campus.
It is run by the School of Industrial and Information Engineering, with Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore collaborating in its delivery.
The programme started in 2021/22 and describes itself as Italy's first master's degree dedicated to technological innovation in agro-industrial systems.
It trains engineers who can handle the complex systems of the agro-industrial chain: planning and managing production and supply chains, the technologies behind precision agriculture and Agriculture 4.0, and the interaction between farming, the environment and the territory.
It suits engineering graduates, and graduates in agricultural sciences, who want to bring digital and automation skills to food production.
What you will study
The first semester depends on your background. Engineering graduates take agricultural fundamentals such as agronomy, biochemistry and microbiology, while graduates from other fields take automation, computer science, mathematics and physics.
The programme assigns one of four tracks (AGA, AGE, AGM or AGI) according to your bachelor's degree. Later courses include:
- Control Systems for Smart Agriculture
- Data Harvesting and Data Analysis for Agriculture
- Agricultural Supply Chain Management
- Environmental Engineering for Sustainable Agriculture
- Smart Irrigation: Climate Adaptive Tools for Optimal Water Productivity
- Agricultural Machinery and Terramechanics
- Renewable Energy
- High-Tech Entrepreneurship
How the programme is taught
The first year is split into a background semester and a second semester on ICT, automation and materials. The second year covers management and sustainability with some electives, and ends with a thesis worth 15 ECTS.
Up to 30 ECTS can be earned abroad through exchange programmes, and online self-assessment tests in automatic controls and mathematical analysis help you check your preparation before you apply.
Career paths
The regulations describe graduates as designers and managers of agricultural and agro-industrial production systems that are economically, environmentally and socially sustainable. Graduates can register as engineers after the state exam, and can also take the exam to qualify as agronomists.
- Agricultural and agri-food companies across the production chain
- Firms that design technology and processes for agriculture
- Environmental and safety consultancy
- Public and private research centres
- Technical departments of public administration
Fees and scholarships
Politecnico di Milano sets tuition in its own yearly fee rules, which we check for 2026/27 on its tuition fees page. The university also manages the DSU scholarship for students with financial need who meet the merit conditions, and decides who receives it.
How to apply from outside the EU
The Admissions Commission reviews your previous career and preparation, and its decision is final. [2]
You need a degree in industrial, information, civil and environmental engineering or agricultural sciences, or 180 ECTS including at least 20 in mathematics, physics or chemistry and 20 in engineering and computing subjects, plus English at B2, certified with a recognised test when you apply. Missing credits must be completed before the check of your preparation, because you cannot enrol with extra learning obligations. [1][2]
If you have a foreign degree, we apply through the international admissions route. A Diploma Supplement, declaration of value or CIMEA statement of comparability is needed before enrolment.
Once you are admitted, we complete the Universitaly pre-enrolment, and you apply for a type D visa.
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 transcript against PoliMi's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your online application with your transcript and English certificate, and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your Politecnico di Milano 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 bachelor's degree do I need for Agricultural Engineering at PoliMi?
A three-year degree in industrial, information, or civil and environmental engineering, or in agricultural and forestry sciences. Other degrees of at least 180 CFU qualify with at least 20 CFU in maths, physics and chemistry and 20 CFU in engineering and computing subjects. [1][2]
Is there an entrance exam?
The admission criteria do not mention a written test. The Admissions Commission reviews your previous career and preparation, and the programme offers self-assessment tests in Automatic Control and Mathematical Analysis so you can check your level. [2]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2 or higher, certified when you apply by reaching the minimum score in a test the university recognises. The admission criteria do not list the scores, so we check which certificate and score your file needs. [2]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
The programme's documents do not set dates. Politecnico di Milano sets admission timing and procedures for each intake, and we track the 2027/28 windows and file your application and Universitaly pre-enrolment in time. [1][2]
I have a B.Sc. in Physics or Biology. Can I apply?
Possibly. Science graduates use the credit route: at least 20 CFU in maths, physics and chemistry and 20 CFU in engineering and computing subjects. Missing credits must be completed before the preparation check, so we check your transcript first. [1][2]
Can I apply with a bachelor's in agriculture?
Agricultural and Forestry Sciences and Technologies (L-25) is one of the listed classes, and the commission applies the same rules to foreign degrees it considers suitable. Non-engineering graduates take a first semester on automation, computer science, advanced mathematics and applied physics. [1][2]
Where is the programme taught?
At Politecnico di Milano's Cremona campus, where it is designed and taught in English. The first semester differs depending on whether your bachelor's is in engineering or another field, so everyone reaches a common base. [1]
What jobs do graduates do?
Graduates work in agricultural and agri-food companies, firms that design processes, plants and technologies for agriculture, consultancy for the environment, safety and farm production, public and private research centres, and technical departments of public administration. [1]
Can someone handle my whole application to Agricultural Engineering at PoliMi?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against PoliMi's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the Politecnico di Milano 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 Agricultural Engineering?
An Indian B.Tech or B.E. in mechanical, electrical, electronics, computer, civil or environmental engineering, or a B.Sc. in Agriculture, sits close to the classes PoliMi lists. Other degrees need at least 20 CFU in maths, physics and chemistry and 20 CFU in engineering or computing. You also need English at B2. The steps are the online application, Admissions Commission review and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1][2] 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 Agricultural Engineering are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: online application, Admissions Commission review 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 Agricultural Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: online application, Admissions Commission review 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 Agricultural 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, Admissions Commission review 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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