Master in Cybersecurity Engineering at Polytechnic University of Turin
Two-year English-taught master at Politecnico di Torino in classes LM-32 and LM-66 R, joining computer engineering with cryptography, network and hardware security and cyber law, with four second-year tracks. Entry needs 100 subject credits and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Turin
English
Polytechnic University of Turin
Cybersecurity Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (classes LM-32 and LM-66 R) taught in English at Politecnico di Torino in Turin. Entry needs a bachelor's with at least 40 credits in maths, physics and computing and 60 more in computing, electronics, telecoms, statistics or maths, plus English at B2. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Cybersecurity Engineering asks for a bachelor's degree or recognised foreign equivalent with at least 40 credits in maths, physics and computing and 60 more in computing, electronics, telecoms, statistics or maths, a suitable academic record checked by professors, course syllabi, and English at B2 with IELTS 5.5 as the listed minimum. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and credit requirement
You need a bachelor's degree or three-year university diploma, or a foreign academic qualification from an accredited university earned after at least 15 years of total education, counting primary school, secondary school and university. [1]
Italian degrees in classes L-8 (Information Engineering) and L-31 (Computer Science) meet the curricular requirements automatically. Every other degree must include: [1]
- At least 40 credits in physics (FIS/01, FIS/03), computer science and computer engineering (INF/01, ING-INF/05), and algebra, geometry and mathematical analysis (MAT/02, MAT/03, MAT/05).
- At least 60 credits in computer science and computer engineering (INF/01, ING-INF/05), electronics (ING-INF/01), telecommunications (ING-INF/03), statistics (SECS-S/01), and geometry, mathematical analysis, probability, numerical analysis and operations research (MAT/03, MAT/05, MAT/06, MAT/08, MAT/09).
Credits in sectors shared by both groups count first towards the 40-credit group. The programme lead can recognise credits in other sectors as equivalent and can admit you with up to 10 missing credits; a larger gap needs the Collegio Coordinator's approval. Missing credits must be made up before enrolment, through single courses for gaps of up to 60 credits. [1]
PoliTo's 2026/27 course table recommends a background in any field of engineering or in computer science. Students in a five or six-year single-cycle degree who have not graduated need at least 15 years of total education, 3 of them at university, and at least 180 ECTS. [1][3]
What this means for your transcript
As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science, IT, or Electronics and Communication, or a B.Sc. in Computer Science with solid maths.
- Check carefully: a BCA or B.Sc. IT, which usually covers computing but can be light on the maths and physics in the 40-credit group, and a B.Sc. in Mathematics or Physics or a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, which can fall short on computing for the 60-credit group.
- Often short: a B.Com, BBA or BA, or a B.Tech in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, as these rarely reach the 60 credits in computing, electronics, telecoms, statistics or maths.
Professors judge your subjects from the syllabus you upload, not just from course titles, so a full and clear syllabus matters for this programme. [1][3]
English
Certified English at CEFR level B2 or higher, with IELTS 5.5 as the listed minimum for this programme. Other certificates are accepted under PoliTo's certificate table, and no Italian is required for admission. [1][2][3]
- Exemption: a degree earned after an English-medium path at a university in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore and other listed countries, or a degree from the US, UK, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand, replaces the certificate. You upload an official statement from your university that English was the medium of instruction. [2]
- Sharing scores: TOEFL and TOEIC results are sent with code C285, and Cambridge results are shared online with your Candidate ID. [2]
Students whose native language is not Italian must show Italian at A2 level during the degree, through a Politecnico exam or an international certificate. [1]
Selection
There is no entrance test. Professors from the programme, appointed by the Collegio Coordinator, check your academic performance and how well your previous university studies fit the degree, through the Apply@polito platform. [1][2]
- Syllabus: required for Cybersecurity Engineering. [3]
- GRE: optional but highly valued; you can upload the GRE General Test score report as your one optional extra document. [2][3]
The result is eligible, a conditional offer (eligible, but you still need to finish your bachelor's), or not eligible. A positive evaluation is valid only for the academic year you apply for, and deferrals are not possible. [1][2]
2026/27 deadlines
For 2026/27, the first call for foreign qualifications ran from 19 December 2025 to 13 February 2026, with results on 15 April 2026. The second call ran from 18 March to 20 April 2026, with results on 22 June 2026. [2]
Eligible non-EU applicants living abroad were asked to complete Universitaly pre-enrolment by 30 June 2026 (first call) or 15 July 2026 (second call). Online enrolment ran from 31 July to 5 October 2026, and the type D visa had to be uploaded by 30 November 2026. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [2]
Documents and non-EU steps
You apply online on Apply@polito with one application per call, choosing up to two master's programmes in order of preference. [2]
- Required uploads: passport, CV, bachelor's degree certificate or an official document with your expected graduation date, an official transcript showing the grading and credit systems, the syllabus of your courses, and your English certificate or exemption statement. [2][3]
- Format: documents on letterhead, stamped and signed. Documents not in Italian, English, French or Spanish are merged with an official English or Italian translation. [2]
- Optional: one extra document, such as a GRE report, a recommendation or motivation letter, or proof of relevant training or work. [2]
- No changes after submission: incomplete applications are rejected and cannot be resubmitted in the same academic year. [2]
- For enrolment: a declaration of value, CIMEA statement of comparability or Diploma Supplement, plus the type D study visa and an Italian fiscal code. [2]
Non-EU applicants living abroad then complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, which PoliTo validates only once you are eligible and have uploaded your bachelor's degree. [2]
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.
- Politecnico di Torino, Department of Control and Computer Engineering. Academic regulations, Master's degree in Cybersecurity Engineering (LM-32 and LM-66 R), academic year 2026/27, issued by Rector's Decree no. 525 of 28 May 2026. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Politecnico di Torino, Admissions and Enrolment. Applicants with a non-Italian qualification, Master's degree programmes, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Politecnico di Torino. Course-specific requirements for Master's degree programmes, applicants with a non-Italian qualification, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Politecnico di Torino, Cybersecurity Engineering programme page, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Politecnico di Torino, Teaching Portal. Cybersecurity Engineering study plan and course list, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Politecnico di Torino, Department of Control and Computer Engineering. Academic regulations, Master's degree in Cybersecurity Engineering, academic year 2025/26, issued by Rector's Decree no. 910 of 25 July 2025. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Cybersecurity Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree at Politecnico di Torino, taught in English at the main campus in Turin. It is run by the Department of Control and Computer Engineering within the Collegio of Computer, Cinema and Mechatronics Engineering, and admission is uncapped, subject to an evaluation of your requirements. [4]
It is an interclass degree that meets the objectives of both LM-32 (Computer Engineering) and LM-66 R (Cybersecurity). It joins a solid computer engineering base, from networks, cloud and web systems to computer architecture, embedded and IoT systems and wireless communications, with the legal, economic and organisational sides of security. Its regulations cover modern cryptography and the challenges raised by quantum computing, the design of secure systems and infrastructures, and the rules on privacy and data protection. It suits graduates in engineering or computer science who want to specialise in protecting systems, networks and data. [1][3]
Under the 2025/26 regulations, you state the class you intend to graduate in when you first enrol, and the choice becomes final when you enrol in the second year. [6]
What you will study
The first year is common to all students. In 2026/27 it includes: [5]
- Embedded operating systems and architectures (8 CFU)
- Information systems security (8 CFU)
- Networks and Cloud Technologies and Security (12 CFU)
- Hardware and Wireless Security (12 CFU)
- Web Applications (8 CFU)
- Cryptography (6 CFU)
- A Challenge@PoliTo project set by a company or a student team (8 CFU), or an elective from a list that includes Quantum computing, Big data and Machine learning for networking
In the second year you choose one of four tracks. Cyber Analyst deals with analysing, monitoring and mitigating cyberattacks. Cyber Designer covers the design and implementation of secure systems and protection strategies. Cryptography Expert focuses on cryptographic protocols and algorithms, including post-quantum scenarios. Cyber Legal and Compliance Officer deals with the compliance of security solutions with laws, regulations and standards. [1]
Second-year units offered in 2026/27 include Cybersecurity laws and regulations, Computer Forensics and cyber crime analysis, Security verification and testing, AI and Cybersecurity, Advanced cryptography, Post-quantum Cryptography, and Data protection, Privacy and Anonymity, with the mix depending on your track. [5]
How the programme is taught
The degree ends with a thesis, which you can combine with an internship at a company, research body or public administration. The 2026/27 study plan offers a 22 CFU thesis, or a 12 CFU thesis plus a 10 CFU internship. The thesis and its public defence must be in English. [1][5]
Students on the Cybersecurity Engineering track can obtain a second master's degree in Computer Engineering in just one year through PoliTo's Twin Track scheme. [4]
Students whose native language is not Italian must show Italian at A2 level, through a Politecnico exam or an international certificate, as part of the study plan. [1]
Career paths
The 2026/27 regulations define four professional profiles, one for each track: [1]
- Cyber analyst: risk assessment, vulnerability analysis and penetration testing, incident management in a security operations centre, and digital forensics, for medium and large companies, public administrations, national defence bodies and cybercrime investigation offices.
- Cyber designer: designing, deploying and maintaining security solutions for large companies, consulting firms, software and hardware developers, public bodies and smaller businesses.
- Cryptography expert: developing and evaluating cryptographic protocols, including post-quantum cryptography, blockchain, homomorphic encryption and zero-knowledge proofs, for companies, consultancies and national security bodies.
- Cyber legal and compliance officer: privacy and data protection compliance, audits and training, and liaison between technical and legal teams, in public and private organisations.
Fees and scholarships
Politecnico di Torino sets tuition in its yearly fee regulations, and students can apply for a reduction based on family income, using an ISEE parificato when the family lives abroad. EDISU Piemonte, the regional body for the right to study, runs the regional scholarship and university housing, and international students can apply through its annual call. EDISU decides awards.
How to apply from outside the EU
Non-EU applicants living abroad apply through PoliTo's general calls for foreign qualifications on Apply@polito, choosing up to two master's programmes in one application. Cybersecurity Engineering asks for the syllabus of your bachelor's courses, and a GRE score is optional but highly valued. [2][3]
For 2026/27 the first call ran from 19 December 2025 to 13 February 2026 and the second from 18 March to 20 April 2026. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [2]
After a positive evaluation, we submit your Universitaly pre-enrolment, and you apply for a type D study visa and enrol with a declaration of value, CIMEA statement of comparability or Diploma Supplement. [2]
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 PoliTo's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your Apply@polito application, supporting documents and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your EDISU Piemonte 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 Cybersecurity Engineering at PoliTo?
A bachelor's or recognised foreign degree earned after at least 15 years of education. Italian L-8 and L-31 degrees qualify directly; other degrees need at least 40 credits in maths, physics and computing and 60 more in computing, electronics, telecoms, statistics or maths. [1]
Is there an entrance test?
No. Professors on the programme assess your academic record and how well your previous studies fit the degree. You must upload your course syllabi, and a GRE score is optional but highly valued. [1][3]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at B2 or higher, with IELTS 5.5 as the listed minimum. A degree taught in English in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and other listed countries can replace the certificate, with an official medium-of-instruction statement. [1][2][3]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, the general calls for foreign qualifications ran from 19 December 2025 to 13 February 2026 and from 18 March to 20 April 2026. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [2]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. You upload an official document with your expected graduation date and can receive a conditional offer. PoliTo validates Universitaly pre-enrolment only once your degree is uploaded, and for 2026/27 enrolment closed on 5 October 2026. [2]
I have a BCA or a B.Sc. in Mathematics. Can I apply?
Possibly. A BCA usually covers computing but can be light on maths and physics for the 40-credit group, while a maths degree can lack computing credits. The programme lead can accept up to 10 missing credits, and larger gaps are made up through single courses before enrolment. [1]
Will I graduate in class LM-32 or LM-66 R?
You choose. The degree is interclass, covering LM-32 Computer Engineering and LM-66 R Cybersecurity. Under the 2025/26 regulations, you state your intended class when you first enrol, and the choice becomes final when you enrol in the second year. [1][6]
Which tracks can I choose?
Four, in the second year: Cyber Analyst, Cyber Designer, Cryptography Expert, and Cyber Legal and Compliance Officer. The first year, with courses such as cryptography, information systems security and hardware and wireless security, is common to all students. [1][5]
Can someone handle my whole application to Cybersecurity Engineering at PoliTo?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against PoliTo's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the EDISU Piemonte 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 Cybersecurity Engineering?
A recognised Indian bachelor's, such as a B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science, IT or Electronics, can meet the rule if it includes at least 40 credits in maths, physics and computing and 60 more in computing, electronics, telecoms, statistics or maths. You also need English at B2 and your course syllabi. The steps are the Apply@polito application, confirmation of eligibility and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1][3] 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 Cybersecurity Engineering are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: Apply@polito application in a general call, confirmation of eligibility 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 Cybersecurity Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: Apply@polito application in a general call, confirmation of eligibility 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 Cybersecurity 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: Apply@polito application in a general call, confirmation of eligibility 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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