Master in Chemical Engineering at Sapienza University of Rome
Two-year chemical engineering master at Sapienza in Rome whose English-track curriculum covers innovative processes and products: microscale transport, process design, green hydrogen, safety, nanobiotechnology and sustainable materials, with a 20 ECTS thesis.
Master
2 years
Rome
Multiple
Sapienza University of Rome
Chemical Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-22) at Sapienza University of Rome, with an English-taught curriculum, Chemical Engineering for Innovative Processes and Products. Entry needs a bachelor's with at least 99 credits in maths, sciences and engineering, a weighted average of 22.50/30 or a passed assessment, and English at B2. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Sapienza's Chemical Engineering master asks for a three-year bachelor's or recognised foreign equivalent with at least 99 CFU in set subject areas, a weighted average of at least 22.50/30 or a passed assessment, English at B2 and a positive eligibility check. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
The 99-credit rule
You need a three-year bachelor's degree, or another Italian or foreign qualification recognised as eligible, with at least 99 CFU across three groups: [1]
- At least 42 CFU in core sciences: chemistry, physics, computer engineering (IINF-05/A, formerly ING-INF/05) and mathematics. At least 18 of these must be in mathematics.
- At least 42 CFU in chemical engineering subjects (ICHI-01, ICHI-02, IIND-03/C and IMAT-01/A, formerly ING-IND/21 to 27). At least 24 of these must be in ICHI-01 and ICHI-02 (formerly ING-IND/24 to 27).
- At least 15 CFU in industrial engineering subjects from the sectors listed in the call (formerly ICAR/08 and ING-IND/06, 08 to 17, 19, 28 and 31 to 33), which include structural mechanics, fluid machines, energy systems, applied mechanics, industrial plants and electrical engineering.
Missing credits can be made up through single examinations, but all the required credits must be in place before enrolment. The Area Educational Board can assess the content of your courses to decide equivalence. [1]
What this means for your transcript
Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit, 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 Chemical Engineering with solid mathematics, since the rule centres on mathematics, sciences and core chemical engineering.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech in Petroleum, Polymer, Biochemical or Process Engineering, which can fall short on the 24 core chemical engineering credits or the 15 industrial engineering credits.
- Often short: a B.Sc. in Chemistry, or a B.Tech in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, which usually lack the 42 credits in chemical engineering subjects.
The call sets the 22.50/30 average on the Italian scale and does not say how foreign marks convert, so we check how your grades read against it. Missing credits can be made up through single examinations before enrolment. [1]
English
English at CEFR level B2, written and spoken. The faculty recognises these certificates: [1]
- Cambridge FCE or higher
- IELTS 6 or higher
- TOEFL internet-based 72 or higher (paper-based 513, computer-based 183)
- Trinity ISE II or higher
B2 can also be recognised if you passed a B2-level English course in your bachelor's degree, or if you pass the test of the faculty's advanced English courses before enrolment. [1]
Eligibility check and personal knowledge assessment
There is no entrance test. You request an eligibility check of your credits on Infostud (code 33486). If you meet the credit rule, your personal knowledge counts as adequate when the weighted average of all your graded bachelor's credits is at least 22.50 out of 30. Otherwise you can pass a specific assessment on core chemical engineering subjects run by the Area Educational Board. [1]
You can enrol only after the Student Affairs Office confirms by email that both checks are passed. [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 could choose 15 October, 17 November or 17 December 2026, and 14 January 2027 was reserved for Sapienza graduates and students about to graduate there. [1]
Where the course regulations allow it, applicants still finishing a degree could apply if they graduate by 19 December 2026 (other Italian or international universities) or 23 January 2027 (Sapienza). These were the 2026/27 dates. The next call sets the 2027/28 dates. [1]
Non-EU applicants living abroad
Non-EU citizens living abroad who need a student visa and choose the English-language programme must hold a pre-acceptance letter from Sapienza's international admissions process. Those who choose the Italian-language programme need no pre-acceptance letter, but must pass an Italian test at B2 or hold an Italian certificate at B2 or above. [1]
After a positive eligibility check or a pre-acceptance letter, holders of foreign qualifications complete Sapienza's enrolment procedure for two-year master's degrees. [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 Civil and Industrial Engineering. Admission procedure for the Master's degree programme in Chemical Engineering (LM-22) with assessment of entry requirements and personal knowledge, academic year 2026-2027, Infostud code 33486. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Sapienza University of Rome, Chemical Engineering programme page (degree class, duration, faculty, department, teaching languages and teaching mode). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Chemical Engineering (Ingegneria chimica in Italian) is a two-year master's degree in class LM-22, worth 120 ECTS, in Sapienza's Faculty of Civil and Industrial Engineering and its Department of Chemical Engineering, Materials and Environment.
Teaching is in person in Rome. Of its three curricula, two are Italian (Ingegneria chimica and Ingegneria chimica dei materiali), while Chemical Engineering for Innovative Processes and Products is presented by the university as delivered entirely in English.
This page describes that curriculum.
The English track gives advanced training for complex transformation processes, with a focus on the micro and nano scale and on reduced environmental impact: designing innovative processes, producing sustainable materials and preventing pollution. It suits chemical engineering graduates.
What you will study
The curriculum mixes core chemical engineering with sustainability, materials and microsystems. Units in the 2026/27 study plan include:
- Non Equilibrium Thermodynamics with an Application to the Microscale
- Theory and Development of Process Design
- Computer Aided Process Control
- Economics of Technology and Management
- Green and Sustainable Hydrogen Production
- Process and Product Safety in the Chemical Industry
- Green Chemistry and Process Engineering
- Nanobiotechnology and Sustainable Design of Materials
The same plan lists Mathematical Methods for Chemical Engineering, Chemical Reactors and Chemical and Biochemical Plants, compulsory units that carry an Italian-language tag although they have English titles, so we confirm the teaching language with the course office.
How the programme is taught
Courses combine lectures with exercises, laboratory work and group projects, and exams can be written, oral or practical.
The plan includes 12 ECTS of free-choice units, 1 ECTS of seminars with industry and research professionals, and a 20 ECTS thesis that discusses a specific topic in depth and in an original way.
Students can spend time abroad through Erasmus+ agreements with universities such as TU Delft, NTNU in Trondheim, the University of Twente and the Université de Lorraine, and can prepare the thesis abroad.
Career paths
The course prepares graduates to design and manage complex transformation processes. The university lists these outlets:
- Chemical production, petroleum refining, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and food industries
- Engineering companies that design chemical processes and plants
- Environmental and safety companies
- Research centres
- Public administration, in quality control and environmental monitoring
Graduates can also continue to a second-level master's or a PhD.
Fees and scholarships
Sapienza sets tuition by family income (ISEE). If your family income is abroad, it charges a flat annual fee by country instead of an ISEE-based one.
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
Pre-selection on MoveIn checks your chemical engineering credits and GPA. You can submit a maximum of two applications per intake.
For 2026/27 it opened on 22 December 2025 and closed for visa applicants on 15 May 2026, and Universitaly pre-enrolment was due by 30 June 2026.
Non-EU applicants living abroad who choose the English-language programme must hold a pre-acceptance letter. After pre-acceptance, we request the degree's own eligibility check on Infostud (code 33486); for 2026/27 the only date for visa applicants was 15 September 2026. Enrolment is possible only once the Student Affairs Office confirms by email that the eligibility and personal knowledge checks are passed. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [1]
The consulate then handles the type D study visa.
Sapienza accepts CIMEA statements, and qualifications from countries not in the ARDI database need a declaration of value.
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 pre-acceptance request, Universitaly pre-enrolment and eligibility check.
- 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 Chemical Engineering master?
A three-year bachelor's or recognised foreign equivalent with at least 99 CFU: 42 in maths, sciences and computing (18 of them maths), 42 in chemical engineering subjects (24 in core chemical engineering) and 15 in industrial engineering. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
No. Sapienza checks your credits, then treats your preparation as adequate if your weighted bachelor's average is at least 22.50 out of 30. Below that, you can pass a specific assessment on core chemical engineering subjects. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2. The faculty recognises Cambridge FCE, IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 72 or Trinity ISE II, or higher. A B2 English course passed in your bachelor's can also count, so IELTS is one option, not the only one. [1]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants living abroad who needed a student visa had one eligibility-check date: 15 September 2026, and they also needed a pre-acceptance letter for the English programme. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [1]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes, where the course regulations allow it, if you graduate in time. For 2026/27, applicants finishing a degree at another Italian or an international university had to graduate by 19 December 2026. [1]
I have a B.Tech in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering. Can I apply?
Possibly. Petroleum or Polymer Engineering graduates may cover much of the rule but can fall short on the 24 core chemical engineering credits, and Mechanical graduates usually lack the 42 chemical engineering credits. Missing credits can be made up through single examinations before enrolment. [1]
Is the master taught in English?
Sapienza lists the degree as taught in Italian and English. The English option is the curriculum Chemical Engineering for Innovative Processes and Products, and non-EU visa applicants who choose the English programme need a pre-acceptance letter. [1][2]
What jobs do graduates do?
The university lists chemical, refining, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and food industries, engineering firms that design process plants, environmental and safety companies, research centres and public administration roles in quality control and environmental monitoring.
Can someone handle my whole application to Chemical Engineering 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 Chemical Engineering?
A four-year Indian B.Tech or B.E. in Chemical Engineering is the closest fit if its subjects cover the 99-credit rule, including 18 credits of maths and 24 of core chemical engineering, and you also need English at B2. The steps are a pre-acceptance letter, Universitaly pre-enrolment and the eligibility check on Infostud. [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 Chemical Engineering are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: pre-acceptance letter, Universitaly pre-enrolment and eligibility check, 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 Chemical Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: pre-acceptance letter, Universitaly pre-enrolment and eligibility check. 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 Chemical 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: pre-acceptance letter, Universitaly pre-enrolment and eligibility check, 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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