Master in Computer Engineering for Intelligent Systems at University of Verona
Two-year English-taught LM-32 master's at the University of Verona in intelligent systems engineering, with Healthcare systems and Industrial systems curricula and a 24-credit thesis in English. International entry needs 60 relevant credits, a 75% average and B2 English.
Master
2 years
Verona
English
University of Verona
Computer Engineering for Intelligent Systems is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-32) taught in English at the University of Verona in Verona. Entry needs a three-year degree with at least 60 credits in maths, science, engineering and computing, 24 of them in computer engineering or computer science, plus English at B2. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Verona's Computer Engineering for Intelligent Systems master asks for a three-year degree in information engineering, or an equivalent with at least 60 credits in maths, science, engineering and computing (24 in computer engineering or computer science), plus English at B2. International applicants with a foreign degree also need an average of 75% or higher and pre-admission by the programme coordinators. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
The 60-credit rule
For candidates with a foreign degree who are not Italian citizens and do not live in Italy, the 2026/27 international call asks for: [1]
- Degree: a three-year degree in class L-8 (information engineering), or any degree or foreign qualification recognised as suitable that includes at least 60 CFU in maths (MAT/02, 03 and 05 to 09), statistics (SECS-S/02), chemistry (CHIM/03 and 07), physics (FIS/01, 03 and 07), information engineering (ING-INF/01 and 03 to 06), management engineering (ING-IND/35) or computer science (INF/01).
- Computing block: at least 24 of those 60 CFU in computer engineering or computer science (ING-INF/05 or INF/01).
- Grades: a credit-weighted average (CGPA or equivalent) of 75/100 or higher.
- Degree level: a three-year degree at EQF level 6 or higher. If your bachelor's lasted two years, you also submit your master's degree.
The English version of the call sums this up as a three-year degree in any area that requires a solid basic training in engineering and computer science. [1]
The programme's 2026/27 admission page sets the same 60 and 24 CFU rule for all applicants. Holders of an L-8 degree are admitted directly. [2]
What this means for your transcript
Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit, and Verona looks at the subjects you studied and your average, not only your degree title. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or IT, with an average of 75% or higher.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech or B.E. in Electronics, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering, which usually covers maths, physics and information engineering but must still show 24 credits in computer engineering or computer science. A BCA or B.Sc. in Computer Science covers computing, but the call asks for a solid grounding in engineering as well, so the coordinators' review decides. A 10-point CGPA also needs checking, as the call does not say how it converts to a percentage.
- Often short: a B.Sc. in Physics or Mathematics without programming courses, a B.Tech in Mechanical or Civil Engineering with little computing, a B.Com, BBA or BA, or any degree with an average below 75%.
We map your courses to these subject areas before you apply. [1]
English
English at CEFR level B2, shown by a certificate obtained by the time you apply, or a previous degree taught in English. The call refers to the university's list of equivalent certificates rather than listing scores. Candidates from Iran or Afghanistan may also submit a Duolingo certificate. [1]
The programme's admission page adds that a certificate on the University Language Centre list, or B2 shown on your degree certificate, meets the requirement automatically. Other certificates are assessed by a commission. [2] Applicants to English-taught master's programmes are exempt from the university's Italian entry test. [4]
Pre-admission and scholarship scoring
There is no written test. The programme coordinators grant pre-admission to candidates whose qualifications meet the curricular requirements and show the necessary preparation, and you hear by email within 30 days of applying. [1]
For the scholarship and reduced fees, a committee then scores pre-admitted candidates out of 100: [1]
- CV and relevance of your degree and activities such as internships, summer schools and work: up to 30 points.
- Motivation or recommendation letters: up to 5 points.
- Ranking of your bachelor's institution: up to 5 points.
- Grade average, normalised to a 0 to 10 scale: up to 10 points.
- Online interview: up to 50 points. The call says interviews are held only for candidates with at least 30 points across the first two criteria.
A final score of at least 60/100, with at least 20 points in the interview, makes you eligible, and ties go to the younger candidate. [1] Under the standard rules, an extra review of your curriculum, with an interview if needed, applies if your degree mark was below 88/110 or you graduated more than 10 years before applying. [2]
2026/27 deadlines
These dates come from the 2026/27 international call. The 2027/28 call sets the new dates. [1]
- Applications: 29 January 2026 to 31 March 2026, 3 pm Italian time.
- Graduation: final-year students had to graduate by 30 June 2026.
- Ranking list: published by 15 May 2026.
- Scholarship and reduced-fee winners: seven days from the ranking to accept.
- Visa and Universitaly: non-EU candidates had to apply for the study visa and complete Universitaly pre-enrolment by 30 June 2026.
Documents and non-EU steps
The application needs: [1]
- the personal information pages of your passport
- your three-year degree certificate, or an enrolment certificate showing your expected completion date
- a transcript in English listing all modules and exams, with ECTS credits, weighted average and grade range if possible (a transcript of records or Diploma Supplement)
- a CV in English, two pages at most
- your English certificate
- a cover letter where requested, plus any other relevant documents
- the pre-admission payment receipt
You can apply to no more than two programmes in the call. After pre-admission, you submit an official translation and legalisation of your diploma and a Declaration of Value. A CIMEA Statement of Comparability can replace the Declaration of Value, and a CIMEA Statement of Verification can replace legalisation. Non-EU candidates then complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, for one programme only, and apply for a type D study visa. [1][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.
- University of Verona. Call for applications for pre-admission and for the award of scholarships and reduced flat-rate fees, International Master's degree programmes, with Annex 1 (admission requirements and evaluation criteria), academic year 2026/2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Verona. Master's degree in Computer Engineering for Intelligent Systems, admission requirements, academic year 2026/2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Verona. Master's degree in Computer Engineering for Intelligent Systems (class LM-32), degree programme description and course regulations, academic year 2025/2026, 2025/2026 cohort. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Verona. Information for international degree-seeking students, academic year 2026/2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Verona, Department of Engineering for Innovation Medicine. Master's degree in Computer Engineering for Intelligent Systems, programme overview page, academic year 2026/2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Computer Engineering for Intelligent Systems is a two-year master's degree in class LM-32 (computer engineering), run by the Department of Engineering for Innovation Medicine at the University of Verona. It is taught in English, carries 120 ECTS and is based on the Verona campus. The university lists it among its STEM degrees.
The programme trains engineers to design and build intelligent systems, with two curricula: Healthcare systems and Industrial systems. It suits graduates in computer, electronic or information engineering, or in computer science, who want to work on data-driven, embedded and robotic systems, including medical and biological applications.
What you will study
The 2026/27 first year has four mandatory units worth 36 ECTS. You then choose four technical units and three units from a specialisation group, and the degree closes with 12 ECTS of free-choice activities, 6 ECTS of further activities and a 24 ECTS final exam.
- Dynamic Systems (6 ECTS)
- Computer Architectures and Programming for Intelligent Systems (6 ECTS)
- Data Management and Machine Intelligence (12 ECTS)
- Healthcare Intelligent Systems (12 ECTS)
- Technical electives such as Advanced Control Systems, Computer Vision, Embedded and IoT Systems Design, Embedded Operating Systems, Robotics, and Advanced Visual Computing and 3D Modelling
- Specialisation electives such as Advanced Methods for Biomedical Signal Processing, Medical Robotics, Neurohealth, and Cloud Computing and Distributed Systems
How the programme is taught
The final exam carries 24 ECTS, a large share of the second year. The dissertation must be written in English, and the presentation at the final exam can be given in English or Italian. It is an original study leading to an applied project, theoretical results or a critical review of the state of the art, prepared with a supervisor. Attendance is not compulsory. [3]
Career paths
Graduates are prepared for engineering roles in the design, development and integration of intelligent systems. The choice of curriculum points them towards healthcare technology, such as biomedical signal processing, medical robotics and clinical data, or towards industrial automation, control, robotics and embedded systems. Graduates can also continue to a PhD or a postgraduate professional master's.
Fees and scholarships
The University of Verona offers international students holding a study visa or residence permit a reduced flat rate for 2026/27, set by the income level of their country in the World Bank classification. [4] The 2026/27 international master's call also offered this programme one €8,000 a year scholarship with a fee exemption and up to four reduced flat fees for non-EU candidates, both for two years. [1] ESU Verona runs regional scholarships that eligible students can apply for.
How to apply from outside the EU
Non-EU applicants living abroad with a foreign degree apply through the university's international master's call. For this programme it asks for a three-year degree with at least 60 credits in maths, science, engineering and computing, 24 of them in computer engineering or computer science, a credit-weighted average of 75% or higher and English at B2. For 2026/27 the call opened on 29 January and closed on 31 March 2026. The 2027/28 call is not yet published. [1]
After pre-admission comes Universitaly pre-enrolment, for one programme only, and the type D study visa application, both due by 30 June 2026 in the 2026/27 cycle. The university asks for an official translation and legalisation of your diploma and a Declaration of Value, or CIMEA statements in their place. [1][4]
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 Verona's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your international call application, Universitaly pre-enrolment and your Declaration of Value or CIMEA statements.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your regional 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 Verona's Computer Engineering for Intelligent Systems master?
A three-year degree in information engineering (class L-8), or an equivalent with at least 60 credits in maths, physics, chemistry, statistics, information engineering or computer science, 24 of them in computer engineering or computer science. International applicants also need an average of 75% or higher. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
No written test. The coordinators review your degree for pre-admission. For the scholarship and reduced fees, a committee scores your CV, letters, university ranking and grades, and holds an online interview worth up to 50 of the 100 points. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2, shown by a certificate held when you apply or by a previous degree taught in English. The call refers to the university's list of equivalent certificates and gives no specific scores, so we check which proof your file can use. [1][2]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, the international call for foreign-degree holders living outside Italy ran from 29 January to 31 March 2026, and Universitaly pre-enrolment and the visa application were due by 30 June 2026. The 2027/28 call sets the new dates. [1]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes, if you graduate in time. For 2026/27, final-year students could apply with an enrolment certificate showing the expected completion date, provided they graduated by 30 June 2026. [1]
I have a B.Tech in Electronics or a BCA. Can I apply?
Possibly. Electronics graduates usually cover the maths, physics and information engineering credits but must show 24 credits in computer engineering or computer science. A BCA covers computing, but the call asks for a solid grounding in engineering as well. We check your transcript before you apply. [1]
Is the thesis written in English?
Yes. The final exam is worth 24 CFU, and the regulations say the thesis must be written in English, while the presentation can be given in English or Italian. [3]
What are the two curricula?
Healthcare systems and Industrial systems. You choose your curriculum at enrolment and can change it during the programme. [3] Electives include computer vision, robotics, embedded and IoT systems, biomedical signal processing, medical robotics and cloud computing.
Can someone handle my whole application to Computer Engineering for Intelligent Systems at Verona?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Verona's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the regional 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 Computer Engineering for Intelligent Systems?
A recognised three-year Indian bachelor's, such as a B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science, IT or a related engineering branch, can fit if it has at least 60 credits in maths, science, engineering and computing, 24 of them in computing, an average of 75% or higher and English at B2. The steps are the international call application, pre-admission 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 Computer Engineering for Intelligent Systems are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: an application to the international call, pre-admission 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 Computer Engineering for Intelligent Systems are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: an application to the international call, pre-admission 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 Computer Engineering for Intelligent Systems 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: an application to the international call, pre-admission 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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