Master in Computer Engineering at University of Trieste
Two-year English-taught LM-32 master's at the University of Trieste with curricula in Informatics, Electronic Systems and Internet of Things, and Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, plus an internship and a final project. Entry needs a related bachelor's or set maths and computing credits, and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Trieste
English
University of Trieste
Computer Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-32) taught in English at the University of Trieste. Entry needs a bachelor's in class L-8 or L-31 or an equivalent, or 24 credits in maths, physics or statistics plus 18 in computing, and English at B2. ARDiS scholarship winners are exempt from tuition, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Trieste's Computer Engineering master asks for a bachelor's degree in class L-8 or L-31 or a recognised foreign equivalent, or a degree with at least 24 credits in maths, physics or statistics and 18 in computer engineering or informatics, plus English at B2 and a positive assessment of your preparation. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and credit requirements
You need a three-year university degree, or a higher degree, or a foreign qualification recognised as equivalent. A bachelor's in Information Engineering (class L-8) or Computer Science and Technology (class L-31), or the matching older classes, meets the curricular rule directly. [1]
Any other degree qualifies if it includes: [1]
- At least 24 CFU in mathematics, physics, statistics or mathematical methods of economics (sectors MAT/01 to 09, FIS/01 to 08, SECS-S/01 and SECS-S/06).
- At least 18 CFU in computer engineering or informatics (sectors ING-INF/05 and INF/01).
Only applicants with an Italian qualification may make up missing credits before enrolment. With a foreign degree, the credits need to be on your transcript already. [1]
What this means for your transcript
Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit: one CFU stands for 25 hours of student work, and Trieste 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, Computer Engineering or IT, or a B.Sc. in Computer Science with solid maths.
- Check carefully: a BCA or B.Sc. IT often covers the 18 computing credits but can fall short on the 24 credits in maths, physics or statistics. A B.Tech in Electronics or Electrical Engineering usually covers the maths block but may lack 18 credits in computer engineering or informatics.
- Often short: a B.Com, BBA or BA rarely reaches either block.
English
Written and oral English at CEFR level B2 or higher is part of the assessment of your preparation. It can be shown through your degree record, a suitable certificate or a certificate the university recognises, and native speakers of English meet it automatically. In all other cases the regulations provide a university test. [1]
The programme page asks for either a university statement that you reached B2 during your bachelor's or a certificate from the university's accepted list. It adds that applicants without an adequate certificate can still reach the level after enrolment through the University Language Centre. The regulations do not list minimum test scores. [2]
Assessment of your preparation
There is no written admission test. With a foreign qualification, admission always depends on an evaluation of your curriculum, whatever your final mark. The criteria include your final degree mark, with 85/110 as the reference value, and your grades in core and engineering subjects. Your preparation is then judged adequate, and you are admitted, or inadequate, and admission is refused. [1]
Applicants with an Italian degree mark of at least 85/110 are admitted on that basis. [1]
2026/27 deadlines
Visa applicants with a foreign qualification requested the qualification assessment in two windows: 15 December 2025 to 15 January 2026, and 15 February to 30 April 2026. A third round, until 2 October, was open only to EU applicants and those treated as EU. One assessment request covered up to three programmes. [3]
On the programme's own admissions page, assessment requests ran from 20 April 2026 to 29 January 2027 and enrolment closed on 31 March 2027. Applicants still finishing a degree could request the assessment if they expected to graduate in time. [2]
Non-EU applicants living abroad
Visa applicants can enrol only on programmes with places for visa applicants. The university's list shows 20 places for this master's. In the evaluation phase the university gives priority to candidates from its target countries: Albania, the United Kingdom, Serbia, Switzerland, Israel, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Vietnam, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. [3]
After a positive assessment, you complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, receive the university's outcome through Universitaly, then enrol and pay the first instalment. Foreign students not yet holding an entry visa pay only the stamp duty at enrolment. [3][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 Trieste. Academic and teaching regulations, Master's degree programme in Computer Engineering (LM-32), for students enrolled in academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Trieste, Department of Engineering and Architecture. Computer Engineering programme pages: overview and how to apply, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Trieste, International Students. Degree seekers pages: qualification assessment and pre-enrolment for visa applicants, academic year 2026/27; visa applicant quotas, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Trieste. Fee notice for bachelor's and master's degrees, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Computer Engineering is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-32) taught in English at the University of Trieste. It is run by the Department of Engineering and Architecture, with lessons held in Trieste. Admission is non-competitive, with an assessment of your preparation before enrolment. [2]
The degree covers machine learning, cybersecurity, internet technologies and software development, then lets you specialise in computing, electronic systems and the Internet of Things, or robotics and artificial intelligence. It suits graduates in information engineering, computer science or a related field with solid maths. [1]
What you will study
The 2026/27 study plan has three curricula. All three share first-year units in Machine Learning (6 CFU), Evolutionary Robotics (3 CFU), Advanced Internet Technologies (6 CFU) and Cybersecurity (9 CFU). [1]
- Informatics: Software Development Methods, Optimization for Artificial Intelligence, Mathematical Optimisation, Cybersecurity Lab, Web Application Programming, Information Retrieval and Data Visualization, Safe and Verified Software Systems, and Data-driven Systems Engineering.
- Electronic Systems and Internet of Things: Data-Driven Digital Systems, Wireless Networks and Internet of Things, Digital Signal and Image Processing, Control Theory, Electronics for Wireless Networks and Embedded Systems, plus an Electronic Systems path (digital electronics, FPGA design, electronics lab) or an Internet of Things path (antennas, air and satellite networks, microwave and optical networks).
- Robotics and Artificial Intelligence: Data-Driven Digital Systems, Control Theory, Robotic Manipulation, Mathematical Optimisation, Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, Control of Cyber-Physical Systems, Learning-based Control and Mobile Robots.
Every curriculum includes 12 CFU of electives, chosen from the other curricula or from courses in the university's engineering master's degrees and its degrees in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Physics or Mathematics. [1]
How the programme is taught
Teaching runs over four semesters in Trieste. One CFU equals 25 hours of total student work, usually including 8 hours in class. Attendance is not mandatory, except for activities a course marks as compulsory. [1]
The second year includes a 6 CFU internship, approved by your tutor and a second lecturer, and a final project of 24 CFU (21 CFU in the Electronic Systems and Internet of Things curriculum). The final project is an extensive project or methodological work with a written dissertation, and it can be developed during an internship at a company or another institution. [1]
Careers
The university lists roles such as software systems specialist, data analysis systems specialist and autonomous systems engineer, as well as designers of computer systems for fixed and mobile networks and of hardware and firmware systems. [2]
Fees and scholarships
For 2026/27, students whose permanent address is abroad paid a flat tuition fee in three instalments, and the fee is higher for students who do not meet the progress rules. Students resident in Italy pay according to their ISEE Università. [4]
Winners of the ARDiS regional scholarship are exempt from tuition and regional tax and pay only the stamp duty, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. The region decides scholarship awards. [4]
How to apply from outside the EU
Applicants with a foreign qualification who need a visa first request a qualification assessment on the university's ApplyNow portal. For 2026/27 the windows were 15 December 2025 to 15 January 2026 and 15 February to 30 April 2026, and one request covered up to three programmes. [3]
After a positive assessment, students complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, receive the outcome through Universitaly, then enrol and pay the first instalment. Visa applicants can enrol only on programmes with places for visa applicants, and the university's list shows 20 places for this master's. Students still waiting for a visa pay only the stamp duty at enrolment. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [3][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 Trieste's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your qualification assessment request, Universitaly pre-enrolment and enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your ARDiS 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 Trieste's Computer Engineering master?
A bachelor's in class L-8 or L-31 or a recognised foreign equivalent. Any other degree qualifies with at least 24 credits in maths, physics or statistics and 18 credits in computer engineering or informatics. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
No written test. With a foreign qualification, a commission always evaluates your curriculum, using your final degree mark with 85/110 as the reference and your grades in core and engineering subjects. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2 or higher. Proof can come from your degree record, a certificate the university accepts or a university statement, and native speakers meet it automatically. The regulations do not set IELTS scores, so we check which proof your file can use. [1][2]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, visa applicants requested the qualification assessment from 15 December 2025 to 15 January 2026 or from 15 February to 30 April 2026. The 2027/28 dates are not yet published. [3]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. The programme page lets graduating students request the assessment if they expect to graduate by the deadlines, using a self-declaration of completed and pending exams. [2]
I have a BCA or a B.Tech in Electronics. Can I still apply?
Possibly. BCA graduates often meet the 18 computing credits but can fall short on the 24 in maths, physics or statistics, and Electronics graduates may lack computing credits. With a foreign degree, the credits must already be on your transcript. [1]
How do fees work?
This programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. ARDiS scholarship winners are exempt from tuition and regional tax. Other students resident abroad pay a flat tuition fee in three instalments. [4]
Which curricula can I choose?
Three: Informatics; Electronic Systems and Internet of Things, with an Electronic Systems or Internet of Things path; and Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. All share first-year units in machine learning, cybersecurity and internet technologies. [1]
Can someone handle my whole application to Computer Engineering at Trieste?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Trieste's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the ARDiS 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?
A recognised Indian bachelor's can qualify if it is equivalent to an Italian L-8 or L-31 degree, or if it includes at least 24 credits in maths, physics or statistics and 18 in computer engineering or informatics. You also need English at B2. The steps are the qualification assessment, Universitaly pre-enrolment and 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 are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: qualification assessment on the university's ApplyNow portal 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 are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: qualification assessment on the university's ApplyNow portal 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 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: qualification assessment on the university's ApplyNow portal 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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