Master in Electrical Engineering at Sapienza University of Rome
Two-year LM-28 master's at Sapienza University of Rome with an English curriculum in electrical machines, power systems, renewables, power electronics and smart grids, ending with a 15 ECTS thesis. Entry needs 90 subject credits, a 90/110 final mark and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Rome
Multiple
Sapienza University of Rome
Electrical Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-28) at Sapienza University of Rome, with a curriculum taught in English. Entry needs an engineering bachelor's with at least 90 credits in set subjects, including 6 in electrical engineering, a final mark of at least 90/110 and English at B2. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Sapienza's Electrical Engineering master asks for an engineering bachelor's degree or recognised equivalent with at least 90 credits in set subjects, including 6 in electrical engineering, a final mark of at least 90/110, English at B2 and a positive eligibility check. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and the 90-credit rule
You need a bachelor's degree in one of the Italian classes L-7 (civil and environmental engineering), L-8 (information engineering) or L-9 (industrial engineering), or another Italian or foreign qualification recognised as suitable. Your degree must include at least 90 CFU across two groups. [1]
- At least 45 CFU in basic subjects: mathematics (MAT/01 to 03 and MAT/05 to 09), computer science (INF/01, ING-INF/05), chemistry (CHIM/03, CHIM/07), physics (FIS/01, FIS/07) and statistics (SECS-S/02). At least 18 of these must be in mathematics.
- At least 45 CFU in engineering subjects: the core areas of industrial, information or civil and environmental engineering, or areas the degree council treats as equivalent, in particular structural mechanics, fluid dynamics and fluid machines, energy systems, engineering thermodynamics, electronics, computer science, automatic control, electrical engineering, measurements and electrical power systems. At least 6 of these must be in electrical engineering (ING-IND/31).
Credits are checked against your certified exam record, and the degree council can review course contents to recognise equivalence. All required credits must be in place before enrolment. [1]
What this means for your transcript
Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit, and the degree council 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, Electrical and Electronics, or Electronics Engineering that includes circuit theory or electrical engineering courses.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech or B.E. in Mechanical, Civil, Computer Science or IT Engineering can cover both groups, but needs at least 6 credits in electrical engineering, such as basic electrical engineering or circuit theory.
- Often short: a B.Sc. in Physics or Mathematics, or a BCA, may cover the basic block but usually lacks the 45 engineering credits. A B.Com, BBA or BA does not cover these areas.
Your final mark also counts. The call asks for at least 90/110 on the Italian scale and does not set out how foreign grades convert, so we check how your marks read against it. Missing credits can be made up by passing single examinations before enrolment. [1]
English
Good written and spoken English at CEFR level B2. The faculty recognises these certificates: Cambridge FCE or higher, IELTS 6 or higher, TOEFL iBT 72 or higher (paper-based 513, computer-based 183) and Trinity ISE II or higher. Without a certificate, the level can be shown through an aptitude exam, a B2 English activity passed in your bachelor's degree, or the faculty's advanced English courses with their test passed before enrolment. [1]
Eligibility check and personal preparation
The eligibility check is requested on Sapienza's Infostud system (code 33492). Only applicants who meet the curricular requirements move on to the personal preparation check, which is based on the final mark of your bachelor's degree: it must be at least 90/110. The call does not set a written entrance test. [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, need a student visa and choose the English curriculum must hold a pre-acceptance letter. Those who choose an Italian-taught curriculum do not need one, but must pass Sapienza's Italian test at B2 or hold an Italian certificate at B2 or higher. 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. [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 Civil and Industrial Engineering. Admission procedure for the Master's degree programme in Electrical Engineering (LM-28), with assessment of entry requirements and personal preparation, academic year 2026-2027, Infostud code 33492. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Sapienza University of Rome, Electrical Engineering programme page (degree class, teaching languages, duration, faculty and department). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Electrical Engineering (Ingegneria dell'Energia Elettrica in Italian) is a two-year master's degree in class LM-28, worth 120 ECTS, run by the Department of Electrical and Energy Engineering in Sapienza's Faculty of Civil and Industrial Engineering and taught in person in Rome.
It has four curricula: Generale, Sistemi Elettrici Smart per la Sostenibilità Energetica and Veicoli Elettrici e Green Mobility in Italian, and Electrical Engineering for Digital Transition and Sustainable Power Systems in English. This page describes the English curriculum.
The English curriculum aims to form cross-disciplinary engineers who combine classic electrical engineering with information and communication technologies. Its focus is smart cities, smart grids, electricity markets and e-mobility, and it prepares graduates for European and international roles.
It suits engineering graduates interested in power systems and the energy transition.
What you will study
The degree builds advanced knowledge of circuit theory, modelling of electrical systems, power generation, transmission and distribution, electrical machines and their control, power electronic converters and electromagnetic compatibility. Units in the English curriculum include:
- Electrical Machines
- Electric Power Systems and Components
- Electrotechnics
- Renewables
- Power Electronics
- Electromagnetic Compatibility
- Smart and Micro Grids
Elective groups cover component design at different voltage levels, protection and automation systems, electric vehicles and e-mobility, smart homes, nanotechnologies and smart grids.
How the programme is taught
In the second year you choose a 3 ECTS laboratory from options such as high voltage, electrical machines, domotics, power electronics and HVDC.
The plan also includes credits for activities that help you enter the labour market, and the degree ends with a 15 ECTS thesis that shows your command of the subject and your ability to research on your own.
At least 60% of the total study time is set aside for independent study.
Career paths
The educational objectives describe graduates who can analyse complex problems, plan interventions and design innovative solutions in professional practice. For the English curriculum they point to European and international roles linked to the energy and digital transition, in areas such as:
- Power generation, transmission and distribution systems
- Smart grids, micro grids and the integration of renewables
- Electrical machines, drives and power electronic converters
- Electric vehicles and e-mobility
- Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment and systems
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
The degree admits students after checking their requirements and personal preparation. The personal preparation check is based on the final mark of your bachelor's degree, which must be at least 90/110 on the Italian scale. [1]
Non-EU applicants living abroad who need a student visa and choose the English curriculum must hold a pre-acceptance letter from Sapienza's international admissions process. For 2026/27 this group had a single eligibility-check date: 15 September 2026. The check is requested through Sapienza's Infostud system using code 33492. [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 for foreign degrees, and some countries 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 Electrical Engineering master?
A bachelor's in civil, information or industrial engineering, or a recognised foreign equivalent, with at least 90 credits: 45 in maths, computing, chemistry, physics or statistics (18 of them maths) and 45 in engineering subjects, including 6 in electrical engineering. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
The call sets no written entrance test. Sapienza checks your credits, then assesses your personal preparation from the final mark of your bachelor's degree. [1]
What bachelor's grade do I need?
Your bachelor's final mark must be at least 90/110 on the Italian scale. The call does not set out how foreign grades convert, so we check how your marks read against this threshold. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2, written and spoken. The faculty recognises Cambridge FCE, IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 72 and Trinity ISE II, or higher. Without a certificate, you can show the level through an aptitude exam. [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, and those choosing the English curriculum 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. All required credits must be in place before enrolment. [1]
I have a B.Tech in Mechanical or Computer Science. Can I apply?
Possibly. Mechanical and computer engineering sit within the industrial and information engineering areas the call names, but your transcript also needs 18 maths credits and at least 6 in electrical engineering, such as circuit theory. Missing credits can be made up through single examinations. [1]
Is the Electrical Engineering master taught in English?
Yes, through its English-language curriculum. Sapienza lists the degree as taught in Italian and English, and visa applicants who choose an Italian-taught curriculum need Italian at B2 instead of a pre-acceptance letter. [1][2]
Can someone handle my whole application to Electrical 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 Electrical Engineering?
A recognised Indian B.Tech or B.E. can meet the degree rule if it has 90 credits in the listed subjects, including 18 in maths and 6 in electrical engineering. You also need a final mark of at least 90/110 on the Italian scale and 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 Electrical 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 Electrical 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 Electrical 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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