Master in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics at Sapienza University of Rome
Two-year English-taught LM-32 master's at Sapienza University of Rome in artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision and robotics, with a 30-credit thesis. Entry needs 60 subject credits and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Rome
English
Sapienza University of Rome
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics is a two-year, 120 CFU master's degree (class LM-32) taught in English at Sapienza University of Rome. Entry needs a three-year bachelor's with at least 60 credits in maths, computing and engineering, plus English at B2. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Sapienza's Artificial Intelligence and Robotics master asks for a three-year bachelor's degree or recognised foreign equivalent with at least 60 CFU in set subject areas, English at B2, a positive eligibility check and a personal knowledge assessment. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
The 60-credit rule
Your first degree must include at least 60 CFU across two groups. [1]
- At least 24 CFU in core subjects: mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics and chemistry fundamentals (sectors MAT/01, 02, 03, 05, 06, 08 and 09, SECS-S/01 and 02, ING-INF/05, INF/01, CHIM/07 and FIS/01). At least 9 of these must be in mathematics.
- At least 36 CFU in engineering or computing subjects: information engineering, industrial engineering or computer science, including aerospace, mechanical, electrical, management, electronics, telecommunications, automation and bioengineering, plus logic and philosophy of science (sectors ING-INF/01 to 07, ING-IND/03, 04, 05, 07, 13, 14, 31 and 35, INF/01 and M-FIL/02). At least 18 of these must be in information processing, automation or computer science (ING-INF/05, ING-INF/04 or INF/01).
What this means for your transcript
Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit: one CFU stands for about 25 hours of student work, and Sapienza looks at your subjects, not just your total. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science, IT, Electronics or Electrical Engineering, or a B.Sc. in Computer Science with solid maths.
- Check carefully: a BCA or B.Sc. IT often covers the computing block but can fall short on the 9 maths credits or the wider engineering block.
- Often short: a B.Sc. in Physics or Mathematics usually covers the core block but may lack the 18 credits in computing or automation.
Missing credits can be made up by passing single examinations before enrolment, under Sapienza's single-examination rules. [1]
English
English at CEFR level B2 or higher. The programme call does not list specific test scores. [1]
Eligibility check and personal knowledge assessment
The eligibility check is requested on Sapienza's Infostud system (code 33514). If the academic requirements are met, a committee assesses personal knowledge from your bachelor's average mark, how relevant your first degree is, extracurricular and work experience, and an interview if required. The committee may assign a set path through the study plan. [1]
2026/27 deadlines
Eligibility checks opened on 2 July 2026. Non-EU applicants living abroad who need a student visa had one date: 15 September 2026. Other applicants can choose 15 October, 17 November or 17 December 2026, and 14 January 2027 is reserved for Sapienza graduates. [1]
Applicants still finishing a degree could apply if they graduate by 19 December 2026 (other Italian or international universities) or 23 January 2027 (Sapienza). [1]
Non-EU applicants living abroad
Applicants from non-EU countries who live abroad and need a student visa must hold a pre-acceptance letter from Sapienza's international admissions process before they can enrol. [1]
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.
- Sapienza University of Rome, Faculty of Information Engineering, Computer Science and Statistics. Admission procedure for the Master's degree programme in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (LM-32), academic year 2026-2027, Infostud code 33514. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Sapienza University of Rome, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics study plan, 2026 cohort; the university notes that the 2026-2027 catalogue is being updated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Sapienza University of Rome, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics programme page (degree class, language, duration and department). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-32) taught in English at Sapienza University of Rome. It is run by the Department of Computer, Control and Management Engineering "Antonio Ruberti" in the Faculty of Information Engineering, Computer Science and Statistics, with teaching in person in Rome. [3]
The degree combines artificial intelligence, machine learning and computer vision with robotics and automation, and ends with a 30-credit thesis. It suits graduates in computer science, computer engineering, automation or a related engineering field with solid maths. [1][2]
What you will study
The 2026 study plan has a single curriculum and totals 120 CFU. Core units include: [2]
- Artificial Intelligence (6 CFU)
- Machine Learning (6 CFU)
- Computer Vision (6 CFU)
- Robot Programming (3 CFU)
- Three automation and control units (6 CFU each)
- Seminars in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (3 CFU)
Electives make up 36 CFU. Options in the 2026 plan include Reinforcement Learning, Neural Networks, Foundations of Robot Perception, Planning and Reasoning, Medical Robotics, Multilingual Natural Language Processing, Agile and Legged Robots, Neuroengineering, Generative Artificial Intelligence and Interactive Graphics. Students also choose 12 free-choice credits. Sapienza notes that its 2026/27 catalogue is still being updated. [2]
How the programme is taught
Teaching runs over four semesters in Rome. The final exam is a thesis worth 30 CFU, the largest single part of the degree. Depending on your first degree and the admission review, the committee may set a specific path through the study plan. [1][2]
Fees and scholarships
Sapienza sets tuition by family income (ISEE). The regional scholarship body for Rome is DiSCo Lazio, and its scholarship winners also get a tuition waiver, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. The region decides scholarship awards.
How to apply from outside the EU
Non-EU applicants living abroad who need a student visa must hold a pre-acceptance letter from Sapienza's international admissions process. For 2026/27, the eligibility check for this group had a single deadline: 15 September 2026. The check is requested through Sapienza's Infostud system using code 33514. [1]
After a positive eligibility check and personal knowledge assessment, students complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, apply for a type D study visa and enrol by paying the first fee instalment. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [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 transcript against Sapienza's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your eligibility check, pre-acceptance request and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your DiSCo Lazio 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 Sapienza's Artificial Intelligence and Robotics master?
A three-year bachelor's or recognised foreign equivalent with at least 60 CFU in set areas: 24 in maths, statistics, computing or physics (9 of them maths) and 36 in engineering or computing (18 of them in computer science or automation). [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
No written test. Sapienza runs an eligibility check of your credits, then a committee assesses your degree average, the relevance of your degree and your experience, with an interview if required. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2 or higher. The 2026/27 programme call asks for the level and does not list specific test scores, so we check which proof of B2 your file can use. [1]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants living abroad who need a student visa had one eligibility-check date: 15 September 2026. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [1]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes, if you graduate in time. For 2026/27, applicants finishing a degree at another Italian or international university had to graduate by 19 December 2026. [1]
I have a BCA or a B.Sc. in Physics. Can I still apply?
Possibly. BCA graduates often meet the computing block but can fall short on maths or engineering credits, and Physics graduates often lack the 18 computing or automation credits. Missing credits can be made up through single examinations. [1]
Can someone handle my whole application to AI and Robotics at Sapienza?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Sapienza's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the DiSCo Lazio 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 AI and Robotics?
A recognised three-year Indian bachelor's, such as a B.Tech, B.E. or B.Sc., can meet the degree rule if its subjects cover the 60-credit groups, and you also need English at B2. The steps are the eligibility check, a pre-acceptance letter and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1] 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 AI and Robotics are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: eligibility check, pre-acceptance letter 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 AI and Robotics are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: eligibility check, pre-acceptance letter 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 AI and Robotics 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: eligibility check, pre-acceptance letter 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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