Master in Electrical Engineering for Sustainable Green Energy Transition at University of Catania
Two-year English-taught LM-28 master's at the University of Catania on the production, distribution and efficient use of electrical energy, from power electronics and drives to smart grids and renewables. Entry needs an electrical, electronic or industrial engineering degree and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Catania
English
University of Catania
Electrical Engineering for Sustainable Green Energy Transition is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-28) taught in English at the University of Catania in Sicily. Non-EU applicants living abroad need a bachelor's of at least three years in electrical, electronic or industrial engineering, plus English at B2 such as IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL 60. For 2026/27, the best five candidates in each ranking were offered a scholarship of €2,000 a year for two years.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Catania's Electrical Engineering for Sustainable Green Energy Transition master asks non-EU applicants living abroad for a bachelor's of at least three years in electrical, electronic or industrial engineering, a grounding in maths, physics, chemistry, computing and control, English at B2, and at least 50 out of 100 in the committee's ranking. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree requirement
You need a bachelor's degree or higher, obtained abroad, that lasts at least three years and gives access to master's study in the country where it was awarded. It must show an academic background in one of these fields: [1]
- Electrical engineering
- Electronic engineering
- Industrial engineering
Graduates from other fields are considered only if they are seconded to international organisations and have professional experience relevant to the programme. [1]
You also need adequate knowledge of basic subjects: mathematical and numerical analysis, linear algebra and geometry, physics, chemistry, computer science, and control and systems theory. The call does not set minimum credit numbers or a minimum grade. [1]
What this means for your transcript
The committee scores the relevance of your previous studies, so your courses matter as much as the name of your degree. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in Electrical, Electrical and Electronics, or Electronics Engineering, with courses in maths, physics, circuits and control.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Instrumentation Engineering may sit close to the listed fields but can be light on control and systems theory, computing or chemistry.
- Often short: a B.Sc., BCA, B.Com, BBA or BA, or a B.Tech in Computer Science or Civil Engineering, falls outside the three listed fields, unless you are seconded to an international organisation with relevant experience.
English
English at B2 or higher, shown by one of: [1]
- IELTS overall 5.0 or higher
- TOEFL 60 or higher
- Cambridge Preliminary (PET) or Business Preliminary (BEC), or higher
- A statement from the university that awarded your bachelor's or master's degree that its official language was English
- Citizenship of a country whose official language is English
These scores are lower than the IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 72 that several other programmes in the same call ask for. [1]
Selection and ranking
A committee of at least three lecturers checks your file and scores it out of 100. You need at least 50 to be eligible, and ties go to the younger candidate. The committee may ask for an online interview or test. [1]
- Academic record: up to 50 points
- Relevance of your previous studies: up to 40 points
- Reference letter: up to 5 points
- Motivation: up to 5 points
2026/27 deadlines
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants living abroad applied on the university's Smartedu portal from 10 February 2026 (12:00) to 17 March 2026 (23:59), Italian time. Rankings were due by 6 May 2026. [1]
Final-year students could apply if they graduated by 31 July 2026. Admitted students had 15 days from the admission notice to confirm their place. The 2027/28 call will set new dates. [1]
Documents and non-EU steps
The application needs: [1]
- Passport pages with your personal details
- Degree certificate, or an enrolment certificate showing your expected graduation date
- Transcript with exams, marks, the grading scale and, where possible, your GPA
- Official syllabi of every course in your degree, on your university's letterhead or stamped by it
- A reference letter written for this application, preferably by a university lecturer
- A Europass CV in English and your English certificate
- A motivation letter in English of up to 4,000 characters, spaces included
- A signed summary form, plus any other useful documents, such as a declaration of value or statement of comparability
Documents not in Italian or English need an official translation. After you confirm your place, you receive an admission letter for Universitaly pre-enrolment, which is needed for the study visa. Admitted students who confirmed and applied through Universitaly, but whose visa came too late, can ask to enrol in the following year without applying again. [1]
On arrival in Catania you hand in your passport with the study visa, your Italian tax code, an ENIC-NARIC statement of comparability or declaration of value, and a copy of your residence permit application. [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.
- University of Catania, International Relations Office. Public selection for the admission of non-EU students living abroad to English-taught Master's degree programmes, including Electrical Engineering for Sustainable Green Energy Transition (class LM-28), academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Catania. Master's degree in Electrical Engineering for Sustainable Green Energy Transition (LM-28) course presentation page, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Electrical Engineering for Sustainable Green Energy Transition is a two-year master's degree in electrical engineering (class LM-28), run by the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering (DIEEI) of the University of Catania.
It carries 120 ECTS, is taught in English and is based in Catania, with open admission.
The course trains engineers to handle the production, distribution and efficient use of electrical energy, with particular attention to widening primary energy sources, energy conversion and the control of electrical systems.
It suits graduates in electrical, electronic or industrial engineering who want to work on the energy transition.
What you will study
The core subjects are electrotechnics, electrical systems, electric machines and electrical measurements, alongside power electronics and industrial automation.
You learn to model components and processes for producing, transmitting and using electricity, and to design electrical plants, converters, machines and drives. Units in the 2026/27 plan include:
- Renewable/Conventional Power Generation, Transmission and HVDC/FACTS
- Fundamentals of Power Electronics and Advanced Power Converters and Control
- Smart Grids and Advanced Power Distribution
- Electrical Drives for E-mobility and Energy Efficiency and Dynamics of Electrical Machines
- Electricity Markets and Economics of Renewable Generations
- Climate Change Impacts on Energy Generation and Demand
- Electric Power Utilization and Safety, Industrial Electromagnetic Compatibility and Systems and Transducers for Energy Harvesting from Renewables
How the programme is taught
In many units a large share of each lesson goes to practical and laboratory work, especially in the design courses, so that theory is tested through experiments.
The degree ends with a thesis you carry out on your own under a tutor, on a theoretical or applied topic.
The university lists a double degree with the University of Žilina in Slovakia, and teamwork on multidisciplinary system design is part of the training.
Career paths
The official profile corresponds to electrical and industrial automation engineers, able to work in several areas and to join multidisciplinary design teams. The university names these fields and roles:
- Design of industrial and civil electrical plants and systems
- Specialist work on power electronic systems
- Management and optimisation of energy production and distribution
- Development of innovative solutions for alternative energy and sustainability
Fees and scholarships
The best five candidates in each ranking were offered a scholarship of €2,000 a year for two years. Regional scholarships from ERSU Catania, based on merit and family income, mean the degree can be tuition-free for eligible students.
How to apply from outside the EU
This programme accepts a lower English certificate score than most of Catania's English-taught master's (IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL 60 in the 2026/27 call).
We apply on the Smartedu portal, sending your transcript, course syllabus, CV, reference letter and statement of purpose; the board needs 50 out of 100.
For 2026/27 the call ran from 10 February to 17 March 2026.
If admitted, you confirm your place within 15 days, complete Universitaly pre-enrolment with your admission letter and apply for a type D study visa. If the visa arrives too late, you can ask to enrol in the following year without applying again.
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 Catania's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your Smartedu application, place confirmation and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your ERSU Catania 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 Catania's Electrical Engineering for Sustainable Green Energy Transition master?
A bachelor's of at least three years in electrical, electronic or industrial engineering, with adequate knowledge of mathematical and numerical analysis, linear algebra and geometry, physics, chemistry, computer science, and control and systems theory. Other degrees count only for applicants seconded to international organisations with relevant experience. [1]
I have a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication or Mechanical Engineering. Can I apply?
Possibly. The committee looks for a background in electrical, electronic or industrial engineering, plus maths, physics, chemistry, computing, and control and systems theory. Relevance is worth up to 40 of the 100 points, so we check your courses against these subjects first. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
No fixed written exam. Non-EU applicants living abroad are scored out of 100 on their academic record (50), relevance of studies (40), a reference letter (5) and motivation (5), and need 50 to qualify. The committee may add an online interview or test. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at B2. Accepted proof is IELTS 5.0 overall, TOEFL 60, Cambridge PET or BEC Preliminary or higher, a statement from your university that your degree was taught in English, or citizenship of an English-speaking country. [1]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants living abroad applied on the Smartedu portal from 10 February to 17 March 2026, and rankings were due by 6 May 2026. The 2027/28 call will set new dates. [1]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes, if you graduate in time. For 2026/27, final-year students could apply if they graduated by 31 July 2026, uploading an enrolment certificate that shows the expected graduation date. [1]
What does the programme cover?
The core areas are electrotechnics, electrical systems, electric machines and electrical measurements, with power electronics and industrial automation. A significant part of many lessons goes to practical and laboratory work, especially in design courses, and the degree ends with an individual thesis. [2]
Are there scholarships?
For 2026/27, the top five in each ranking were offered a scholarship of €2,000 a year for two years, renewed if they passed 30 CFU by 15 October 2027. [1]
Can someone handle my whole application to Electrical Engineering for Sustainable Green Energy Transition at Catania?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Catania's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the ERSU Catania 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 Sustainable Green Energy Transition?
A three-year or longer Indian bachelor's, such as a B.Tech or B.E. in Electrical, Electrical and Electronics, or Electronics Engineering, can meet the rule if it covers maths, physics, chemistry, computing, and control and systems theory. You also need English at B2, for example IELTS 5.0. The steps are the Smartedu application, the ranking, the place confirmation 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 Electrical Engineering for Sustainable Green Energy Transition are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: Smartedu application and ranking, place confirmation 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 Electrical Engineering for Sustainable Green Energy Transition are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: Smartedu application and ranking, place confirmation 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 Electrical Engineering for Sustainable Green 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: Smartedu application and ranking, place confirmation 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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