Master in Electrical Engineering for Energy Transition at University of Genoa

Detailed entry requirements

Genoa's Electrical Engineering for Energy Transition master asks for a bachelor's degree with at least 36 credits in the basic subjects of Italian industrial engineering degrees and 45 credits in electrical, energy or safety engineering, English at B2, and a pass in a preparation interview for applicants from abroad. Visa applicants in 2026/27 also needed an engineering degree and a CGPA of 85%. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]

The credit rule

Your knowledge must match that of an Italian industrial engineering bachelor's (class L-9), and you must meet these requirements before enrolment: [1]

• A bachelor's or master's degree from an Italian university, or an equivalent qualification.
• At least 36 credits in basic subjects: the subject sectors set for basic activities in Italian industrial engineering degrees (class L-9).
• At least 45 credits in core subjects: the subject sectors that characterise class L-9 degrees in electrical engineering, energy engineering and safety engineering.

For degrees from abroad, the board compares the exams you passed with these subjects, using your transcript of records. [1]

What this means for your transcript

Italian credits and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit, and Genoa compares 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 Engineering or in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, where power systems, electric machines and power electronics make up a large share.
• Check carefully: a B.Tech or B.E. in Mechanical, Energy, Electronics and Communication, or Instrumentation Engineering. These often cover the basic block, but the 45 credits must come from electrical, energy or safety engineering units.
• Often short: a B.Sc. in Physics, a BCA, a B.Sc. in Computer Science, or a B.Com, BBA or BA, since the 2026/27 visa applicant selection took engineering graduates only.

UniGe's own bachelor's degrees in Electrical, Mechanical and Energy Engineering meet the credit rule, which shows the expected profile. [1][2]

English

English at CEFR level B2 or higher, shown in one of these ways: [1]

• A certificate at B2 or above from the university's list of accepted certificates.
• A bachelor's degree taught in English, shown by an official document or a letter from your university.
• Passing the B2 test run by the university's language skills department.

If you have none of these, the committee that assesses your preparation checks your English. The regulations do not list specific test scores. [1] In the 2026/27 UniGeApply selection, a B2 certificate or a medium of instruction certificate was accepted, and Italian was not required. [2] Students without sufficient Italian include an Italian unit in their study plan. [1]

Preparation interview

Applicants from non-EU countries living abroad, and all applicants with a foreign degree, must pass a check of their individual preparation, whatever their CGPA. It takes the form of an interview during UniGeApply pre-evaluation. [1] The regulations set the check on basic engineering and on practical and professional aspects of: [1]

• Circuit theory.
• Electromagnetism.
• Electric machines and drives.
• Power electronics.
• Power generation and distribution.
• Electric and electronic measurements.

The result is pass or fail. Under the regulations, an Italian or EU bachelor's that meets the credit rule with a final mark of at least 90/110 counts as adequate preparation; for non-EU applicants living abroad, the interview is always required. [1]

2026/27 selection and deadlines

For 2026/27, the visa applicant selection accepted engineering bachelor's degrees only, set a minimum CGPA of 85% and held a remote interview or test during pre-selection. [2] Visa applicants applied on UniGeApply from 26 November 2025 to 20 March 2026, and outcomes were due by 22 May 2026. Accepted students then applied on Universitaly from 4 May to 19 June 2026. [3] Applicants still finishing their bachelor's had to graduate by 15 August 2026. [2]

These rules come from the 2026/27 cycle. UniGe expects the 2027/28 UniGeApply window to open in November 2026, and the next call sets the exact dates. [4]

Documents and non-EU steps

The UniGeApply pre-evaluation asks for: [2]

• Your CV.
• Your bachelor's degree certificate, final or provisional.
• Your transcript of records, with credits and grades.
• Your English B2 or medium of instruction certificate.
• If you have not graduated yet, a letter from your university with your expected degree date and your CGPA up to the latest semester.

You can be assessed for up to two courses. For 2026/27, visa applicants uploaded their passport with their application. [2][3] After a positive or conditional outcome, you apply on Universitaly, where you choose one university and one course, and then pre-enrol at UniGe for the same course. [3][4] To complete enrolment, the final documents include your degree with legalisation or a CIMEA statement of verification, and a declaration of value, a CIMEA statement of comparability or a Diploma Supplement. [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.

1. University of Genoa, Polytechnic School, Department of Electrical, Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering and Naval Architecture (DITEN). Teaching regulations, Master's degree in Electrical Engineering for Energy Transition (LM-28), cohort 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
2. University of Genoa. UniGeApply international admissions selection, academic year 2026/27: students with a foreign qualification applying to master's degrees taught in English. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
3. University of Genoa. UniGeApply: application windows, fees and next steps for international applicants, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
4. University of Genoa. Enrolment for non-EU students living abroad with a foreign qualification (visa applicants), academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.

What bachelor's degree do I need for Genoa's Electrical Engineering for Energy Transition master?

A bachelor's or recognised foreign equivalent with at least 36 credits in the basic subjects of Italian industrial engineering degrees (class L-9) and 45 credits in electrical, energy or safety engineering. In 2026/27 the visa applicant selection took engineering graduates only. [1][2]

Is there an entrance exam or interview?

Yes. Applicants with a foreign degree or living outside the EU always have an interview during UniGeApply, whatever their CGPA. It checks basic engineering and topics such as circuit theory, electromagnetism, electric machines and drives, power electronics, and power generation and distribution. The result is pass or fail. [1]

What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?

English at B2. You can prove it with a certificate on UniGe's accepted list, a bachelor's taught in English, or the university's B2 test. Without these, the interview committee checks your English. No specific IELTS score is listed, so we check which proof your file can use. [1]

What CGPA do I need?

For 2026/27, the visa applicant selection set a minimum CGPA of 85% for this programme, the highest bar in UniGe's English-taught master's table. Applicants from abroad also have the interview whatever their grade. [1][2]

When is the deadline for non-EU students?

For 2026/27, visa applicants applied on UniGeApply from 26 November 2025 to 20 March 2026, with outcomes by 22 May 2026, and then on Universitaly from 4 May to 19 June 2026. UniGe expects the 2027/28 window to open in November 2026. [3][4]

Can I apply before I graduate?

Yes. You apply with a letter from your university giving your expected degree date and your CGPA up to the latest semester. For 2026/27, the degree had to be awarded by 15 August 2026. [2]

I have a B.Tech in Mechanical or Electronics Engineering. Can I apply?

Possibly. Both are engineering degrees, which the 2026/27 selection required. What decides it is whether your transcript shows 45 credits in electrical, energy or safety engineering on top of 36 basic credits, so we check your units against the rule. [1][2]

Which curricula are offered?

Two: Energy, Automation and Smart Grids, and Sustainable Electric Mobility. All teaching is in English, and the degree ends with a thesis written in English. [1]

Can someone handle my whole application to Electrical Engineering for Energy Transition at Genoa?

Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Genoa's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the ALiSEO Liguria 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 Electrical Engineering for Energy Transition?

A recognised Indian engineering bachelor's, such as a B.Tech or B.E. in Electrical or Electrical and Electronics Engineering, can meet the rule of 36 basic credits and 45 credits in electrical, energy or safety engineering. In 2026/27 you also needed a CGPA of 85%, English at B2 and an interview. The steps are UniGeApply pre-evaluation, the Universitaly visa application and UniGe pre-enrolment. [1][2] 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 Electrical Engineering for Energy Transition are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: UniGeApply pre-evaluation with an interview, Universitaly application and UniGe 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 Electrical Engineering for Energy Transition are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: UniGeApply pre-evaluation with an interview, Universitaly application and UniGe 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 Electrical Engineering for Energy Transition 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: UniGeApply pre-evaluation with an interview, Universitaly application and UniGe 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.