Master in Applied Computer Science (Machine Learning and Big Data) at Parthenope University of Naples
Two-year English-taught LM-18 master's at Parthenope University of Naples in machine learning and big data, with a 21 ECTS thesis. Entry needs 45 credits in physics, computing and maths, B2 English and an interview.
Master
2 years
Naples
English
Parthenope University of Naples
Applied Computer Science (Machine Learning and Big Data) is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-18) taught in English at Parthenope University of Naples. Entry needs a bachelor's with at least 45 credits: 5 in physics, 22 in computer science and 18 in mathematics. You also need English at B2 and a commission interview.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Parthenope's Applied Computer Science master asks for a bachelor's degree or recognised foreign equivalent with at least 45 credits in physics, computer science and mathematics, English at B2 and a commission interview. These rules come from the 2025/26 regulation and non-EU procedure. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
The 45-credit rule
You need a three-year bachelor's degree, an older Italian degree, or a foreign qualification recognised as suitable under Italian rules. Your degree must include at least 45 credits, and you must meet this when you apply: [1]
- Physics: at least 5 credits.
- Computer science: at least 22 credits (sector INFO-01/A).
- Mathematics: at least 18 credits.
Graduates of Italian computer science degrees (class L-31 or C-26) with a final mark of at least 99/110 are cleared automatically, without an interview. [1]
What this means for your transcript
Italian credits and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit, and the commission looks at the subjects you passed, not just your total. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science or IT, or a B.Sc. in Computer Science with maths and physics papers.
- Check carefully: a BCA or B.Sc. IT usually covers computing but may fall short on 18 maths credits or have no physics; a B.Tech in Electronics or Electrical Engineering may be short on computer science.
- Often short: a B.Sc. in Mathematics or Physics without enough programming, and a B.Com, BBA or BA, which rarely include the physics and computing blocks.
English
English at CEFR level B2 is required for enrolment, and all courses, exams and the thesis are in English. [1]
For 2025/26, non-EU applicants were asked to submit a B2 certificate recognised by the Italian Ministry of Education. Applicants without one could take the university language centre test, held once a month, with a one-hour written part and a ten-minute interview. Duolingo was not accepted, and a medium-of-instruction letter might not be accepted, depending on the committee. [2]
Interview and places
There is no written entrance test. A commission made up of the programme coordinator, the quality manager and another professor assesses your preparation and English in an interview, which can take place online. The admission procedure is set each year by a call. [1]
The 2025/26 regulation capped enrolment at 80 places. [1]
Deadlines
For 2025/26, non-EU applicants living abroad had until 30 November 2025 to request a study visa, and application dates depended on the programme. These dates have passed, and the next call sets the 2027/28 dates. [2]
Documents and non-EU steps
Non-EU applicants living abroad followed these steps in 2025/26: [2]
- Universitaly pre-enrolment: the only route to be screened. No pre-admission letter or pre-evaluation was needed first, and screening could take five to six weeks or longer.
- Parthenope-not-eu-student portal: applicants to this programme also had to register here. Missing either platform led to exclusion.
- Acceptance and visa: the acceptance letter is uploaded to Universitaly, and you then apply for a type D study visa.
- Degree documents: your degree certificate, original or certified copy, with an official Italian translation if it is not in English or French.
- Declaration of value or CIMEA statement: not needed before you arrive, but shown at enrolment.
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.
- Parthenope University of Naples, Applied Computer Science degree programme. Teaching regulations of the Master's degree in Applied Computer Science (LM-18), academic year 2025/26. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Parthenope University of Naples, International Office. How to enrol: non-EU students living abroad, academic year 2025/26. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Parthenope University of Naples, Applied Computer Science (Machine Learning and Big Data) programme page, international course catalogue, academic year 2025/26. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Applied Computer Science (Machine Learning and Big Data), in Italian Informatica Applicata, is a two-year master's degree in class LM-18 (computer science) run by the Department of Science and Technology at Parthenope University of Naples. All teaching and exams are in English. It carries 120 ECTS over 12 exams and a final exam, and is based at the Centro Direzionale campus, Isola C4, in Naples. The 2025/26 regulation capped enrolment at 80 places. [1]
The programme trains specialists who design and develop machine learning software for the analysis and management of big data. It suits graduates in computer science or related fields with a solid base in maths and programming.
What you will study
The regulation sets ten mandatory courses worth 78 ECTS, two electives worth 12 ECTS, 9 ECTS for a stage, an internship, language certifications and job skills, and a 21 ECTS thesis. [1] Courses listed in the study plan include:
- Machine Learning (two parts, 12 ECTS) and Multimodal Machine Learning (6 ECTS)
- Scientific Computing (9 ECTS) and High Performance Computing (6 ECTS)
- Physics and Quantum Computing (two parts, 9 ECTS)
- Internet of Things and IoT Lab (two parts, 12 ECTS)
- Data Science Technology and Natural Language Processing (6 ECTS each)
- Intelligent Signal Processing and Advanced Computing Architectures (6 ECTS each)
- Electives such as Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Cognitive Robotics, Big Geo-Data Management, Computer Graphics and Videogaming, and tech skill labs
How the programme is taught
Laboratory work with the department's research labs and partner companies runs through the course, using tools such as TensorFlow, Torch, Python and Swift. The second year includes a stage or internship and the MSc thesis, the largest single activity at 21 ECTS, written in English. Part-time students take four years instead of two. [1]
The regulation also describes an Innovation curriculum. After the first year, students can apply for a selection for a dual title with the Master in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, developed with the MIT Sloan School of Management; students not selected continue in Machine Learning and Big Data. [1]
Career paths
The regulation describes four profiles:
- Machine learning specialist, in R&D centres, high-tech start-ups, large service companies and public research bodies
- Big data specialist, in research centres, IT companies and telecoms, banking, insurance and utility providers
- Innovation manager, in companies, as a freelancer or in public administration
- Digital innovation specialist, in IT companies and the ICT divisions of large service providers
Fees and scholarships
Non-EU students at Parthenope, under the 2025/26 rules, could have their fee set by an ISEE issued through an affiliated CAF, or pay a flat rate based on their country. Fees follow family income (ISEE), so programmes can be tuition-free for eligible students. ADISURC offers regional scholarships to eligible students.
How to apply from outside the EU
Your file must show the 45 credits in physics, computer science and maths, and a commission interviews you on your preparation and English. Non-EU applicants living abroad apply through Universitaly pre-enrolment and must also register on the Parthenope-not-eu-student platform; missing either one leads to exclusion. If you are accepted, the acceptance letter is uploaded to Universitaly and you apply for a type D study visa. [1][2]
For 2025/26, the deadline to request a study visa was 30 November 2025. The next call sets the 2027/28 dates. [2]
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 Parthenope's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your Universitaly pre-enrolment and registration on Parthenope's non-EU student portal.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your ADISURC Campania 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 Applied Computer Science at Parthenope?
A bachelor's degree or recognised foreign equivalent with at least 45 credits: 5 in physics, 22 in computer science and 18 in mathematics. You must meet this when you apply. These rules come from the 2025/26 regulation. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
No written test. A commission interviews you on your preparation and English, and the interview can be held online. Italian computer science graduates with 99/110 or more are cleared without an interview. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2. For 2025/26, non-EU applicants submitted a B2 certificate recognised by the Italian Ministry of Education, or took the university language centre test. Duolingo was not accepted. We check which proof your file can use. [1][2]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2025/26, non-EU applicants living abroad had until 30 November 2025 to request a study visa, after Universitaly pre-enrolment and registration on Parthenope's non-EU portal. The next call sets the 2027/28 dates. [2]
I have a BCA. Can I apply?
Possibly. A BCA usually covers the 22 computer science credits, but may fall short on the 18 mathematics credits or have no physics. We check your transcript subject by subject against the 45-credit rule. [1]
Is the number of places limited?
Yes. The 2025/26 regulation capped enrolment at 80 places. The admission procedure and any new limit are set each year by the call, and we check the current figure before you apply. [1]
Is Applied Computer Science taught in English?
Yes. All courses and exams are taught entirely in English, and the thesis is written in English. B2 English is required for enrolment, and part-time students can spread the degree over four years. [1]
What jobs does it lead to?
The regulation describes four profiles: machine learning specialist, big data specialist, innovation manager and digital innovation specialist, in R&D centres, start-ups, IT companies, service providers and public research bodies. [1]
Can someone handle my whole application to Applied Computer Science at Parthenope?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Parthenope's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the ADISURC Campania 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 Applied Computer Science?
A recognised Indian bachelor's, such as a B.Tech, B.E. or B.Sc. in Computer Science, can meet the rule if it shows at least 45 credits: 5 in physics, 22 in computer science and 18 in mathematics. You also need English at B2. The steps are Universitaly pre-enrolment, registration on Parthenope's non-EU portal and a commission interview. [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 Applied Computer Science are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: Universitaly pre-enrolment, registration on Parthenope's non-EU student portal and the commission interview, 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 Applied Computer Science are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: Universitaly pre-enrolment, registration on Parthenope's non-EU student portal and the commission interview. 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 Applied Computer Science 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: Universitaly pre-enrolment, registration on Parthenope's non-EU student portal and the commission interview, 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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