Master in Control Engineering at Sapienza University of Rome
Two-year English-taught LM-25 master's at Sapienza University of Rome in automatic control: modelling of dynamic systems, sensor data filtering, feedback control and control system design. Entry needs 96 subject credits, 9 of them in control engineering, and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Rome
English
Sapienza University of Rome
Control Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-25) taught in English at Sapienza University of Rome. Entry needs a three-year bachelor's with at least 96 credits in science and engineering subjects, including 9 in control 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 Control Engineering master asks for a three-year bachelor's degree or recognised foreign equivalent with at least 96 credits in set science and engineering areas, including 9 in control engineering, plus English at B2, a positive eligibility check and, where needed, an interview. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
The 96-credit rule
Your first degree must include at least 96 university credits in total across three groups of subjects. [1]
- Basic sciences: mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science and statistics, as listed by sector (MAT/01 to 03 and MAT/05 to 09, FIS/01 to 03, and CHIM/01 to 04, 06 and 07).
- Information engineering: automation, computer, management, electronic and telecommunications engineering (ING-INF/01 to 07).
- Civil and industrial engineering: mechanical, chemical, aerospace, biomedical, energy and electrical engineering (ING-IND/03 to 07, 09, 10, 13, 17, 31, 32, 33 and 35, plus IBIO-01/A).
Control engineering: 9 credits in control engineering (ING-INF/04) are required, for example from courses such as Foundations of Control Engineering, Dynamic Systems or Control Systems. Sapienza strongly recommends at least 15 credits across control engineering, applied mechanics (ING-IND/13) and converters, electrical machines and drives (ING-IND/32). Otherwise you must show a good understanding of basic automatic control, together with the principles of process automation and electric drives. [1]
What this means for your transcript
Italian credits 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 Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation or Mechatronics Engineering that includes control systems courses.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science, IT or Mechanical Engineering usually covers the subject groups but may lack the 9 control engineering credits.
- Often short: a BCA or a B.Sc. in Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science may cover part of the 96 credits but rarely includes engineering or control subjects. A B.Com, BBA or BA does not cover these areas.
Missing credits can be made up by passing single examinations before enrolment, under Sapienza's single-examination rules. [1]
English
A reasonable command of written and spoken English, at CEFR level B2 or higher. The programme call does not list specific test scores. [1]
Eligibility check and interview
The eligibility check is requested on Sapienza's Infostud system (code 33509). If your preparation needs assessing, this is done through an interview. There is no minimum bachelor's average mark for admission. [1]
2026/27 deadlines
Eligibility checks opened on 2 July 2026. Non-EU applicants 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 students who have graduated, or are about to graduate, from Sapienza. [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. After a positive eligibility check or a pre-acceptance letter, holders of a foreign qualification complete Sapienza's enrolment procedure for two-year master's degrees, and enrolment is confirmed by paying the first fee instalment. [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 Control Engineering (LM-25), academic year 2026-2027, Infostud code 33509. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Sapienza University of Rome, Control Engineering programme page (degree class, language, duration and department). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Control Engineering (Ingegneria automatica in Italian) is a two-year master's degree in class LM-25, automation engineering, taught entirely in English and in person in Rome. It is run by the Department of Computer, Control and Management Engineering Antonio Ruberti and shared by Sapienza's Faculty of Civil and Industrial Engineering and Faculty of Information Engineering, Informatics and Statistics. Access is by verification of requirements and personal preparation.
The degree introduces the methods of automatic control, which the university describes as pervasive across engineering and necessary for advanced applications in industrial and service automation. It suits graduates in engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics with a grounding in systems theory and automatic control.
What you will study
At master's level the course takes a general approach to the analysis and design of complex automatic control systems, and teaches the technical know-how to implement them. The methods it covers include:
- Modelling and identification of dynamic systems
- Measurement processing and online filtering of sensor data
- Feedback to stabilise the behaviour of a process and optimise its performance
- Integrated design of automatic control systems
- Implementation of automatic systems and processes
How the programme is taught
Teaching is in person in Rome. The course catalogue lists an Italian-French double degree (doppio titolo) for this programme; the partner institution is not named on the catalogue page.
Career paths
The university says the degree gives students the tools to describe and understand the main issues in engineering problems, builds the ability to design and run automatic systems and processes, and strengthens skills in scientific innovation. It links these methods to advanced applications in industrial and service automation.
Fees and scholarships
Sapienza sets tuition by family income. 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 this group had a single eligibility-check date for this programme: 15 September 2026. The check is requested through Sapienza's Infostud system using code 33509. If your preparation needs assessing, the committee holds an interview, and there is no minimum bachelor's average. [1]
After a positive outcome, 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. Sapienza accepts CIMEA statements, and qualifications from countries outside 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 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 Control Engineering master?
A three-year bachelor's or recognised foreign equivalent with at least 96 credits in maths, physics, chemistry, information engineering or industrial engineering subjects. These must include 9 credits in control engineering, or you must show good knowledge of basic automatic control. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
No written test. Sapienza runs an eligibility check of your credits, and if your preparation needs assessing, the committee holds an interview. There is no minimum bachelor's average mark. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2 or higher, written and spoken. 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 who need a student visa had one eligibility-check date: 15 September 2026. They also need a pre-acceptance letter. 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 B.Tech in Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering. Can I apply?
Possibly. These degrees often cover the subject groups but may lack the 9 control engineering credits. Without them you must show good knowledge of basic automatic control, process automation and electric drives, or make up credits through single examinations. [1]
Is the Control Engineering master taught in English?
Yes. It is a two-year master's in class LM-25 taught in English in Rome, run by the Department of Computer, Control and Management Engineering Antonio Ruberti. [1][2]
Can someone handle my whole application to Control 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 Control Engineering?
A recognised Indian bachelor's, such as a B.Tech or B.E. in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation Engineering, can meet the degree rule if it has 96 credits in the listed science and engineering areas, including 9 in control engineering, 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 Control Engineering 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 Control Engineering 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 Control 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: 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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