Master in Electronic Engineering at Polytechnic University of Turin
Two-year LM-29 master at Politecnico di Torino with an English edition, training electronic engineers in integrated circuits, embedded systems, micro and nanosystems and radio frequency design. Entry needs 40 plus 60 subject credits and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Turin
Multiple
Polytechnic University of Turin
Electronic Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-29) taught in English, with a partly Italian edition, at Politecnico di Torino in Turin. Entry needs a bachelor's with at least 40 credits in physics, maths and computing and 60 in engineering subjects, plus English at B2, with IELTS 5.5 as the listed minimum. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
PoliTo's Electronic Engineering master asks for a bachelor's degree or recognised foreign equivalent with at least 40 credits in physics, maths and computing and 60 more in engineering subjects, an academic record that professors judge suitable, and English at B2 with IELTS 5.5 as the listed minimum. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and credit requirement
You need a bachelor's degree or three-year university diploma, or a foreign qualification from an accredited university earned after at least 15 years of total education. Your previous studies must include: [1]
- At least 40 credits in basic subjects: physics (FIS/01, FIS/03), computer engineering (ING-INF/05), and algebra, geometry and mathematical analysis (MAT/02, MAT/03, MAT/05).
- At least 60 credits in engineering subjects: chemistry fundamentals (CHIM/07), materials science (ING-IND/22), electrical engineering and power systems (ING-IND/31, ING-IND/33), electronics (ING-INF/01), electromagnetic fields (ING-INF/02), telecommunications (ING-INF/03), automation (ING-INF/04), computer engineering (ING-INF/05), bioengineering (ING-INF/06) and electronic measurements (ING-INF/07).
Credits in sectors shared by both groups count first towards the 40-credit group. The programme lead can admit you with up to 10 missing credits; a larger gap needs the Collegio Coordinator's approval. Missing credits must be made up before enrolment, through single courses for gaps of up to 60 credits, or through a shortened bachelor's career above that. [1]
Students in a five or six-year single-cycle degree who have not graduated need at least 15 years of total education, 3 of them at university, and at least 180 ECTS. PoliTo's 2026/27 course table recommends a background in any field of engineering or in physics. [1][3]
What this means for your transcript
Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit, and professors look at the subjects you studied, not just your total. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Electronics, or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, with solid maths and physics.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science, IT or Mechanical Engineering, or a B.Sc. in Physics. Computing credits count in both groups, but professors also judge how well your degree fits electronics, and physics or mechanical degrees can fall short of the 60 engineering credits.
- Often short: a BCA, B.Sc. IT, B.Com, BBA or BA, as these rarely include the physics, maths and electronics blocks.
Any missing credits must be made up before enrolment, and a gap of more than 10 credits needs the Collegio Coordinator's approval. [1]
English
Certified English at CEFR level B2 or higher, with IELTS 5.5 as the listed minimum for the English edition, which needs no Italian. The Italian edition, Ingegneria Elettronica, is taught partly in Italian and also asks for Italian B2. [1][3]
- Exemption: a qualification earned through English at a school or university in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore and other listed countries, or a qualification from the US, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or another country on the university's list, replaces the certificate. You upload an official statement that English was the medium of instruction. [2]
- Sharing scores: TOEFL and TOEIC results are sent with code C285, and Cambridge results are shared online with your Candidate ID. [2]
Selection
There is no entrance test. The Recruitment and Admissions Unit first checks your requirements and documents. Professors from the programme, appointed by the Collegio, then assess your academic performance and how well your previous studies fit the degree. A course syllabus is not required for Electronic Engineering. [1][2][3]
The result is eligible, a conditional offer if you still need to finish your bachelor's, or not eligible. A positive evaluation is valid only for the academic year you apply for, with no deferral. [1][2]
2026/27 deadlines
For 2026/27, applicants with a non-Italian qualification had two calls: [2]
- First call: 19 December 2025 to 13 February 2026 at 2 p.m. Italian time, with results on 15 April 2026 and an indicative Universitaly deadline of 30 June 2026.
- Second call: 18 March to 20 April 2026 at 2 p.m. Italian time, with results on 22 June 2026 and an indicative Universitaly deadline of 15 July 2026.
- Enrolment: online from 31 July to 5 October 2026, with the type D study visa uploaded by 30 November 2026.
A third call in November 2026 is reserved for EU applicants and non-EU applicants already living in Italy. The 2027/28 calls are not yet published and will set the new dates. [2]
Documents and non-EU steps
You apply online on Apply@polito with one application per call, choosing up to two master's programmes in order of preference. [2]
- Required uploads: passport, CV, bachelor's degree certificate or an official document with your expected graduation date, an official transcript showing the grading and credit systems, and your English certificate or exemption statement. [2]
- Format: documents on letterhead, stamped and signed. Documents not in Italian, English, French or Spanish are merged with an official English or Italian translation. [2]
- Optional: one extra document, such as a GRE report, a recommendation or motivation letter, or proof of relevant training or work. [2]
- No changes after submission: incomplete applications are rejected and cannot be resubmitted in the same year. [2]
- For enrolment: a declaration of value, CIMEA statement of comparability or Diploma Supplement, plus the type D study visa and an Italian fiscal code. An ARDI certificate of correspondence can replace the CIMEA statement. [2]
Non-EU applicants living abroad then complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, which PoliTo validates only once you are eligible and have uploaded your bachelor's degree. Some consulates also ask for the declaration of value or CIMEA documents for the visa, so we prepare them with your file. [2]
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.
- Politecnico di Torino, Department of Electronics and Telecommunications. Academic regulations, Master's degree in Electronic Engineering (LM-29), academic year 2026/27, issued by Rector's Decree no. 525 of 28 May 2026. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Politecnico di Torino, Admissions and Enrolment. Applicants with a non-Italian qualification, Master's degree programmes, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Politecnico di Torino. Course-specific requirements for Master's degree programmes, applicants with a non-Italian qualification, academic year 2026/27, updated 19 December 2025. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Politecnico di Torino, Electronic Engineering programme page, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Electronic Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree in class LM-29 at Politecnico di Torino, taught on the main campus in Turin. The degree runs in Italian and English: its English edition, Electronic Engineering, can be followed with English only, while the Italian edition, Ingegneria Elettronica, is taught partly in Italian. Access is uncapped, subject to an evaluation of your admission requirements. [1][3][4]
Electronics sits behind most everyday products and services, from smartphones to electromedical instruments. The programme trains electronic engineers for research, design and development at the frontiers of technology: people who manage complex projects with performance at the limit of what is technically feasible, use advanced components and methods, and develop new components and tailor-made subsystems as integrated circuits or systems-on-chip. It suits graduates in any field of engineering or in physics. [3]
What you will study
The degree is organised in specialist tracks that take you from circuit design to complete electronic systems. The 2026/27 regulations list seven tracks: [1]
- Electronic Micro- and Nanosystems (all units in English)
- Devices and Technologies for Integrated Electronics and Optoelectronics (all units in English)
- Embedded Systems (all units in English)
- Radiofrequency Systems Design (many units in English)
- Integrated Circuits, Systems and Architectures (some units in English)
- Design of Power and Analog Electronics (some units in English)
- Electronics for Industrial Applications (some units in English)
In the first year, alignment units bring everyone to the same level in electronics, maths and measurements. You take one unit from each of four pairs, such as Digital Electronics or Integrated Digital Systems, and you can choose within a pair by language preference. Three interdisciplinary workshops add 4 extra-curricular credits. [1]
The final exam is worth 30 credits: a 30-credit thesis, or a 12-credit company internship followed by an 18-credit thesis. The thesis and its presentation can be in English. [1]
How the programme is taught
Students can apply for double master's degrees with partners in the United States (the TOP-UIC special project in Chicago), France (EURECOM, Paris and Nice) and Argentina (University of Córdoba). Exchange partners include EPFL, KTH, TU Darmstadt, INSA Lyon, UPC Barcelona and the polytechnic universities of Madrid and Valencia. The page also lists thesis hosts abroad such as TU Munich, Fraunhofer AISEC, Texas Instruments, VTT in Finland and the University of California, Berkeley. Students with a non-Italian qualification must reach Italian at A2 level before they graduate.
Career paths
The programme page describes the electronic engineer as one of the most requested profiles because of the breadth of their skills. It reports that 90% of its graduates find a job less than one year after graduation and 97.6% within three years. Graduates work in research, design and development, on components, integrated circuits, embedded and radio frequency systems, and power and analogue electronics.
Fees and scholarships
Tuition at Politecnico di Torino is set according to citizenship or residence, and students can apply for a reduction linked to family income, with the figures fixed in the yearly fee rules. Scholarships and university housing come from EDISU Piemonte, the regional right-to-study body, which accepts applications from international students. A family living abroad provides foreign income and asset documents so that EDISU can calculate an ISEE parificato.
How to apply from outside the EU
For the English edition of Electronic Engineering, a bachelor's in any engineering field or in physics is recommended, and the syllabus of your courses is not required. Applications go through Apply@PoliTO, where you can choose up to two master's programmes in order of preference. For 2026/27 the first call ran from 19 December 2025 to 13 February 2026 and the second from 18 March to 20 April 2026. [2] The 2027/28 calls are not yet published and will set the new dates.
After a positive evaluation, we complete the Universitaly pre-enrolment needed for a type D study visa. PoliTo validates it only once you are eligible and your bachelor's degree is uploaded. To enrol you also need a declaration of value, a CIMEA statement of comparability or a Diploma Supplement. [2]
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 PoliTo's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your Apply@polito application, supporting documents and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your EDISU Piemonte 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 PoliTo's Electronic Engineering master?
A bachelor's degree or recognised foreign equivalent after 15 years of education, with at least 40 credits in physics, maths and computing and 60 more in engineering subjects such as electronics, telecommunications, electrical engineering and measurements. Any engineering field or physics is the recommended background. [1][3]
Is Electronic Engineering taught in English?
Yes. The English edition, Electronic Engineering, needs English only, while the Italian edition is taught partly in Italian. Three of the seven 2026/27 tracks, including Embedded Systems, are taught entirely in English, and the thesis can be written and presented in English. [1][3]
Is there an entrance test?
No. Access is uncapped. Professors on the programme assess your academic record and how well your previous studies fit the degree, and a course syllabus is not required for this programme. [1][3][4]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
Certified English at B2 or higher, with IELTS 5.5 as the listed minimum. A qualification earned through English in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and other listed countries can replace the certificate, with an official medium-of-instruction statement. [1][2][3]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, the calls for foreign qualifications ran from 19 December 2025 to 13 February 2026 and from 18 March to 20 April 2026, both closing at 2 p.m. Italian time. The 2027/28 calls are not yet published. [2]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. You upload an official document with your expected graduation date and can receive a conditional offer. PoliTo validates your Universitaly pre-enrolment only once your bachelor's degree is uploaded, and for 2026/27 enrolment closed on 5 October 2026. [2]
I have a B.Tech in Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering. Can I apply?
Possibly. Computing credits count towards both credit groups, but professors also judge how well your degree fits electronics, and mechanical degrees can fall short of the 60 engineering credits. The programme lead can accept up to 10 missing credits. [1]
What jobs do graduates do?
The regulations describe roles such as analyst engineer, system and circuit designer, radio frequency systems designer, research and development engineer, laboratory manager and technical sales expert. The programme page reports that 90% of graduates find a job within one year and 97.6% within three years. [1][4]
Can someone handle my whole application to Electronic Engineering at PoliTo?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against PoliTo's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the EDISU Piemonte 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?
A recognised Indian bachelor's, such as a B.Tech or B.E. in Electronics, Electronics and Communication or Electrical Engineering, can meet the rule if it includes at least 40 credits in physics, maths and computing and 60 more in engineering subjects. You also need English at B2. The steps are the Apply@polito application, confirmation of eligibility 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 Electronic Engineering are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: Apply@polito application in a general call, confirmation of eligibility 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 are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: Apply@polito application in a general call, confirmation of eligibility 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 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: Apply@polito application in a general call, confirmation of eligibility 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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