Master in Electric Vehicle Engineering at University of Bologna
Two-year English-taught LM-28 master's run by the University of Bologna with Ferrara, Modena and Reggio Emilia, and Parma, on electric drives, power electronics, energy storage and vehicle-grid integration. Entry needs 15 electrical ECTS and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Bologna
English
University of Bologna
Electric Vehicle Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-28) taught in English at the University of Bologna, run with Ferrara, Modena and Reggio Emilia, and Parma. Entry needs an engineering degree with at least 15 ECTS in electrical subjects, English at B2 and a selection on grades, CV and an online interview. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Bologna's Electric Vehicle Engineering master asks for an engineering degree in a listed class or a suitable foreign degree, at least 15 ECTS in electrical engineering subjects, an English certificate at B2 and a minimum score of 60 out of 100 in a selection on grades, CV and an online interview. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and credit requirement
You need a first-cycle or second-cycle degree in one of the listed Italian classes, or a suitable qualification obtained abroad. [1]
- Italian classes accepted: L-9 Industrial Engineering, L-8 Information Engineering, LM-25 Automation Engineering, LM-27 Telecommunications Engineering, LM-28 Electrical Engineering, LM-29 Electronic Engineering and LM-30 Energy and Nuclear Engineering, or the matching classes under the older rules.
- At least 15 ECTS in four areas: electrical engineering (ING-IND/31), power electronic converters, electrical machines and drives (ING-IND/32), electrical power systems (ING-IND/33), and electric and electronic measurements (ING-INF/07).
A foreign degree is assessed on the same criteria when its subject areas and credits can be identified, and case by case otherwise. It must give access to a similar master's degree in the country where it was awarded. [1]
What this means for your transcript
Credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit as Italian ECTS, and the board looks at the subjects you passed, not just your total. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in Electrical, Electrical and Electronics (EEE) or Power Engineering, where machines, drives, power electronics, power systems and measurements make up a large part of the course.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech or B.E. in Electronics and Communication, Instrumentation, Mechatronics or Automation, which may cover measurements and some power electronics but fewer machines or power systems units.
- Often short: a B.Tech in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering, or a B.Sc., BCA or B.Com, which rarely include 15 credits in these electrical areas and may not match the engineering classes listed.
Your transcript must list each exam with its credits and marks, or its study workload where ECTS are not used, and state how many exams remain if you have not yet graduated. [1]
English
An English certificate at CEFR B2 or higher is required. Accepted proof: [1]
- TOEFL iBT, including the Home Edition, of at least 70, TOEFL computer-based of at least 213 or paper-based of at least 550.
- IELTS or IELTS Indicator of at least 5.5.
- Cambridge First (FCE), Advanced (CAE) or Proficiency (CPE), or Trinity ISE II, III or IV.
- A B2 certificate from an Italian university language centre.
- An International Baccalaureate with English A or English B at a score of at least 5.
- A degree of at least two years (120 ECTS) taught fully in English in the EU or EEA, the UK, Switzerland, the US, Australia, New Zealand or another country on the university's list, with English as the medium of instruction stated on the transcript.
A degree taught in English in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka is not on this exemption list, so applicants from these countries need one of the certificates above. [1]
Italian
The call also lists Italian at B2. Foreign students who do not have it add Italian training activities to their study plan, and a certificate is uploaded only if you already hold one. [1]
Selection on grades, CV and interview
The board scores applicants out of 100, and the selection runs even if there are fewer applicants than places. [1]
- Academic record, 30 to 50 points: your CGPA is converted to this scale using the maximum and minimum pass marks of your grading system.
- CV, up to 10 points: internships, further study and work relevant to the degree.
- Interview, up to 40 points: held in English online on Microsoft Teams, testing technical, language and soft skills.
You need at least 35 points from grades and CV to reach the interview, at least 25 in the interview and at least 60 overall. Ties go to the younger applicant. There is no separate written test. [1]
2026/27 deadlines
For 2026/27, the first intake was for non-EU citizens living abroad only: applications ran from 8 April to 1 pm (CEST) on 7 May 2026, interviews were held on 20 to 22 May and rankings came out on 5 June 2026. The second intake, open to everyone, ran from 8 May to 1 pm on 16 July 2026, with rankings on 4 August 2026. [1]
Applicants still finishing a degree could apply with at least 140 ECTS by the intake deadline and had to graduate by 31 December 2026. The 2027/28 call sets the next dates. [1]
Places, documents and non-EU steps
In 2026/27 there were 40 places: 25 for Italian, EU and equivalent applicants and 15 for non-EU citizens living abroad, with 12 in the first intake and 3 in the second, plus any left unfilled from the first. [1]
- The application is made on Bologna's Studenti Online portal.
- It must include your transcript in English, a detailed CV in English, your English certificate and a valid passport or ID.
- You also enter your CGPA, the maximum of your grading scale and the minimum mark needed to graduate.
- Non-EU students living abroad complete Universitaly pre-enrolment for the study visa, enrol by paying the first instalment, then upload the visa, residence permit receipt and foreign qualification documents by 26 February 2027.
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 Bologna, Engineering Student Office. Call for applications for the restricted-access Master's degree programme in Electric Vehicle Engineering (class LM-28, course code 6713), academic year 2026/27, English courtesy translation. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Electric Vehicle Engineering is a two-year master's degree in class LM-28 (electrical engineering), taught entirely in English and based in Bologna. It is a joint degree of the universities of Bologna, Ferrara, Modena and Reggio Emilia, and Parma, with Bologna as the administrative seat: we apply and you enrol at the University of Bologna, through its Department of Electrical, Electronic and Information Engineering "Guglielmo Marconi" (DEI). It is worth 120 ECTS and has restricted access with 40 places.
The degree focuses on full-electric traction systems, the storage and management of electricity on board, and the integration of the vehicle with the electricity grid. It suits electrical, electronic, automation, telecommunications or energy engineering graduates who want to work on vehicle electrification.
What you will study
Graduates are expected to master electronic systems, communication systems for electric vehicles, power electronic control, electric drives and on-board electrical equipment. Units on the 2026/27 first-year timetable include:
- Advanced Electric Drives and Sensors
- Power Electronic Converters
- Energy Storage Systems and Control
- Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion
- Electric Drivelines
- Dynamics and Compliant Control of Electric Vehicles
- Electrical Power Systems for Sustainable Mobility
- Wireless Power Transfer for Sustainable Mobility
How the programme is taught
Classroom teaching is combined with laboratory work on up-to-date electrical power systems, electric motors, instrumentation and software. The course works with major companies in the electric sector and with electric utilities, and research and thesis work is carried out with companies and universities around the world. Internships in international organisations and exchange programmes are also available.
Career paths
According to the programme aims, graduates work in the automotive sector for makers of electrified vehicles and their suppliers, in three main areas:
- Innovation in vehicle electrification
- Product industrialisation and development
- Production process management for vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 and Tier 2 component suppliers
Graduates can also continue to a PhD or a second-level university master's.
Fees and scholarships
As a Bologna-administered degree, it follows the University of Bologna fee rules. Fees follow family income (ISEE). For 2026/27, with a family ISEE of €27,000 or less, this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. Above that, fees rise with income. Citizens of non-OECD countries can choose a flat fee in place of the income-based fee. Eligible students can also apply to ER.GO, the regional right-to-study body, for a scholarship.
How to apply from outside the EU
This degree has its own call. For 2026/27 the first intake, from 8 April to 7 May 2026, was reserved to non-EU citizens living abroad, with 12 places and a ranking on 5 June 2026; the second intake, from 8 May to 16 July 2026, added 3 non-EU places plus any left over. Shortlisted candidates have an online interview in English on Microsoft Teams. [1] The 2027/28 call is not yet published.
Admitted students complete the Universitaly pre-enrolment and apply for a type D study visa at the Italian consulate.
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 Bologna's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your Studenti Online application and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your ER.GO Emilia-Romagna 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 Electric Vehicle Engineering at Bologna?
A degree in industrial or information engineering (Italian classes L-8 or L-9), a related engineering master's class, or a suitable foreign degree, with at least 15 ECTS in electrical engineering, machines and drives, power systems or electrical measurements. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
No written test. The board scores your grades (30 to 50 points) and CV (up to 10). With at least 35 points you are invited to an online interview in English worth up to 40 points, and you need 60 out of 100 overall. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at B2, shown by a certificate such as IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 70 or Cambridge First. A degree taught in English counts only if it lasted at least two years and was earned in the EU, UK, Switzerland, US, Australia, New Zealand or another country on the university's list. [1]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, the first intake, reserved to non-EU citizens living abroad, closed at 1 pm on 7 May 2026, and the second intake closed on 16 July 2026. The 2027/28 call sets the next dates. [1]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. For 2026/27, final-year students could apply with at least 140 ECTS by the intake deadline, but had to graduate by 31 December 2026 or lose their place. [1]
I have a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication or Mechanical Engineering. Can I apply?
Possibly. The key test is 15 ECTS in electrical engineering, machines and drives, power systems or measurements. ECE degrees often cover measurements and some power electronics, while mechanical degrees are often short, so we check your transcript unit by unit. [1]
How many places are there for non-EU students?
For 2026/27 there were 40 places: 25 for Italian, EU and equivalent applicants and 15 for non-EU citizens living abroad, 12 in the first intake and 3 in the second. [1]
What careers does it lead to?
The programme targets the automotive sector: vehicle electrification, product industrialisation and production management for vehicle makers and their Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers. Graduates can also go on to a PhD.
Can someone handle my whole application to Electric Vehicle Engineering at Bologna?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Bologna's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the ER.GO Emilia-Romagna 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 Electric Vehicle Engineering?
A B.Tech or B.E. in Electrical or Electrical and Electronics Engineering is usually the closest fit, because you need at least 15 ECTS in electrical engineering, machines and drives, power systems or measurements. A degree taught in English in India does not replace an English certificate, so plan for a test such as IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 70. The steps are the online application, an online interview 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 Electric Vehicle Engineering are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: online application, an online interview, the admission ranking 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 Electric Vehicle Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: online application, an online interview, the admission ranking 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 Electric Vehicle 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: online application, an online interview, the admission ranking 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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