Master in Electronic Engineering for Intelligent Vehicles at University of Parma

Detailed entry requirements

Parma's Electronic Engineering for Intelligent Vehicles master asks non-EU applicants for a bachelor's degree held by the application deadline, a grounding in maths, basic sciences and engineering assessed by a board, English at B2, and selection on academic record, CV and an interview. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]

Degree and subject background

For 2026/27, non-EU applicants living abroad had to hold a bachelor's degree, a three-year university diploma, or a master's or older five-year Italian degree by the application deadline of 17 April 2026. [1]

The call asks for a suitable grounding in the basic sciences (mathematics, information technology, statistics, physics and chemistry) and in the engineering subjects that prepare you for the course. It sets no fixed credit count for non-EU applicants: a board reviews the study curriculum you submit. [1]

For comparison, the 2026/27 call for Italian, EU and EU-equivalent applicants without an Italian information engineering degree (class L-8) spells the rule out as at least 80 credits: [2]

• At least 48 CFU in electronics and information engineering: electronics, electromagnetic fields, telecommunications, automation, computer engineering, electrical and electronic measurements, electrical engineering, electrical machines and drives, electric energy systems and computer science.
• At least 32 CFU in maths and basic sciences: algebra, geometry, mathematical analysis, probability and statistics, mathematical physics, numerical analysis, operations research, statistics, chemistry and physics.

What this means for your transcript

Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit, and the board looks at your subjects, not only your total. As a guide, based on the rules above:

• Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Instrumentation, Telecommunications, Computer Science or IT, with the usual maths and physics in the first years.
• Check carefully: a B.Tech or B.E. in Mechanical, Automobile or Mechatronics Engineering usually covers maths and physics but can be light on electronics, control and computing subjects. A B.Sc. in Electronics or Computer Science also needs a close look at its maths and engineering content.
• Often short: a BCA, B.Sc. IT, or B.Sc. in Physics or Mathematics usually lacks the engineering block, and B.Com, BBA and BA degrees usually lack both the science and the engineering subjects.

The 80-credit rule is written into the EU call. For non-EU applicants the board makes its own assessment of your study curriculum. [1][2]

English

English at CEFR B2 or higher, proved with a certificate uploaded with your application. The call accepts: [1]

• TOEFL iBT 72 or higher
• IELTS 5.5 or higher
• PTE Academic 59 or higher
• Cambridge First (FCE), Advanced (CAE) or Proficiency (CPE)
• Trinity College London ISE II, III or IV
• A B2 certificate from an Italian or European university language centre
• A degree taught fully in English, lasting at least two years (120 ECTS), from the EU or EEA, the UK, Switzerland, the US, Australia, New Zealand and other countries on the university's list

For an English-taught degree from another country, such as India, the call says the committee evaluates your English during the interview. English as the medium of instruction must be shown clearly on your transcript. [1]

Selection and interview

Places are limited. For 2026/27 there were 24 places for non-EU citizens living abroad, 12 in each curriculum: Electronic and Communication Systems (ECS) and Autonomous Driving Engineering (ADE). Unfilled places could pass to Italian, EU and EU-equivalent applicants. [1]

There is no written test. Each application is scored out of 100: [1]

• Academic record (30 to 50 points): your grade point average converted to a 50-point scale using the minimum and maximum marks of your grading system.
• CV (0 to 20 points): internships, Formula Student or similar projects, further studies and relevant work.
• Interview (0 to 30 points): in English on Microsoft Teams, on technical, language and soft skills.

You need at least 45 points from your record and CV to be invited to the interview, at least 15 in the interview and 60 overall. Ties go to the younger candidate. [1]

2026/27 deadlines

For 2026/27, non-EU applicants living abroad applied from 15 January to 17 April 2026 (12:00 CEST). The interview list came out on 23 April, interviews ran from 27 to 30 April and the ranking was published on 6 May 2026. Admitted candidates enrolled from 7 May to 3 June 2026, with a second round for reserve candidates from 5 to 12 June 2026. [1]

The call for Italian, EU and EU-equivalent applicants ran later, from 24 April to 3 July 2026. [2] The 2027/28 calls set the new dates.

Documents and non-EU steps

The online application on Parma's Esse3 portal needs these PDF uploads: [1]

• The signed application form attached to the call
• Your degree certificate and transcript, showing your marks, the grading scale with minimum and maximum marks, and the ECTS credits or workload of each exam, with an English translation if they are in another language
• A detailed CV in European format, in English
• Your English certificate
• A copy of your passport, and of your residence permit if you have one

Non-EU applicants living abroad must also complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, so the Italian mission can check their documents and issue the entry visa. [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.

1. University of Parma, Department of Engineering and Architecture. Call for applications for non-EU students, Master's degree in Electronic Engineering for Intelligent Vehicles (LM-29), academic year 2026/27, with the Director's rectification decree of 12 June 2026. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
2. University of Parma, Department of Engineering and Architecture. Call for applications for Italian, EU and EU-equivalent applicants, Master's degree in Electronic Engineering for Intelligent Vehicles (LM-29), academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.

What degree do I need for Electronic Engineering for Intelligent Vehicles at Parma?

A bachelor's degree or three-year university diploma, held by the application deadline. The non-EU call asks for a solid base in maths, computing, statistics, physics and chemistry plus engineering subjects, and a board reviews your study curriculum. [1]

Is there an entrance exam?

No written test. You are scored on your academic record (30 to 50 points) and CV (up to 20). With at least 45 points you have an interview in English on Microsoft Teams (up to 30), and you need 60 out of 100 overall. [1]

What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?

English at CEFR B2. Accepted proofs include IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72, PTE Academic 59 and Cambridge or Trinity certificates. For an English-taught degree from a country the call does not list, such as India, the committee evaluates your English at the interview. [1]

When is the deadline for non-EU students?

For 2026/27, non-EU applicants living abroad applied from 15 January to 17 April 2026, with interviews from 27 to 30 April and the ranking on 6 May. The 2027/28 call sets the new dates. [1]

Can I apply before I graduate?

Not under the 2026/27 non-EU call: you had to hold your degree by the application deadline of 17 April 2026. [1] The separate call for Italian, EU and EU-equivalent applicants let final-year students with 138 credits apply if they graduated by 20 December 2026. [2]

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

Possibly. A mechanical degree usually has the maths and physics but can be light on electronics and computing, and a BCA often lacks engineering, maths and physics subjects. The board reviews your curriculum, and we check it against the call before you apply. [1]

How many places are there?

The course admits up to 50 students, 25 per curriculum. For 2026/27, 24 places were for non-EU citizens living abroad, 12 in each curriculum, and unfilled places could pass to Italian, EU and EU-equivalent applicants. [1][2]

Where will I study?

The first year is taught in Bologna. In the second year you move to Modena for Electronic and Communication Systems or to Parma for Autonomous Driving Engineering.

Can someone handle my whole application to Electronic Engineering for Intelligent Vehicles at Parma?

Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Parma'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 Electronic Engineering for Intelligent Vehicles?

A B.Tech or B.E. in electronics, electrical, telecommunications or computer engineering usually matches the maths, science and engineering grounding the call asks for. You need your degree in hand by the non-EU deadline, English at B2 and a strong interview. The steps are the Esse3 application, the interview and ranking, then 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 Electronic Engineering for Intelligent Vehicles are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: online application on Esse3, interview on Microsoft Teams, 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 Electronic Engineering for Intelligent Vehicles are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: online application on Esse3, interview on Microsoft Teams, 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 Electronic Engineering for Intelligent Vehicles 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 on Esse3, interview on Microsoft Teams, 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.