Master in Electronic Engineering at University of Catania
Two-year English-taught LM-29 master's at the University of Catania in analog, digital and power electronics, from integrated circuits to printed circuit boards, with two curricula and strong links to the Catania microelectronics industry.
Master
2 years
Catania
English
University of Catania
Electronic Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-29) taught in English at the University of Catania, with curricula in integrated micro and nano systems and in power and industrial applications. Fees are low for non-EU students, and it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
- A bachelor's degree, preferably in electronic, telecommunication, automation, electrical or computer engineering, or computer science; final-year students can apply if they graduate by 31 July of the admission year.
- Solid grounding in mathematical and numerical analysis, linear algebra and geometry, probability and statistics, physics and chemistry.
- Knowledge of analog and digital electronics, circuit theory, telecommunications, control and systems theory, and informatics.
- English at B2 level: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 72, Cambridge FCE or higher; native speakers are exempt.
- Selection on your CV, the relevance of your studies, a reference letter and a statement of purpose, with a possible online interview or test.
About the programme
Electronic Engineering is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-29) worth 120 ECTS, run by the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering (DIEEI) of the University of Catania. It is taught in English, has open access with no cap on places, and is based in Catania.
The degree trains specialists in analog, digital and power electronics, from integrated circuits to printed circuit boards, the hardware behind every information and communication system. It follows on naturally from a bachelor's in electronic engineering, and is also open to graduates in computer science, computer engineering and electrical engineering.
What you will study
You choose between two curricula, Integrated Micro and Nano Systems and Power and Industrial Applications. Design-heavy units include a large share of practical and laboratory hours. Units in the 2026/27 teaching offer include:
- Analog Electronics and Digital Electronics
- Microelectronics and Micro and Nano Sensors
- Electronic Power Converters and Integrated Power Electronics
- Circuit Models and Simulation of Power Devices
- Electronics for Telecommunications, and Antennas and Radiopropagation
- Electronic Systems, Circuit Theory and Industrial Informatics
- Microwave Engineering, Sensors and Advanced Measurement Strategies, and Technologies of Quantum Information
You also pick 9 ECTS of free-choice units, either from a pre-approved list (such as Internet of Things Based Smart Systems or Quality Engineering) or from any coherent course across the university.
How the programme is taught
Teaching mixes lectures with laboratory work, especially in the design units. Catania is a major microelectronics centre, and companies such as STMicroelectronics, which has a site in the city, and research bodies such as the CNR Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems (CNR-IMM) regularly offer thesis topics, internships and post-degree traineeships to students of the course. Recent STMicroelectronics topics have covered MEMS and sensor ASIC design, DC-DC converters, GaN device modelling and digital physical implementation.
Career paths
Graduates design electronic circuits and systems, with a focus on custom and semi-custom integrated circuits, embedded systems and programmable logic. The course lists these main outlets:
- Companies making electronic devices and microelectronic components
- Companies building electronic and microelectronic systems and equipment
- Electromechanical, electrical, space, aeronautical, automotive and naval firms with electronics departments
- Consulting firms in the electronics sector
Fees and scholarships
For 2026/27, non-EU students living abroad paid a flat €306 for the year: a €150 university contribution, the €140 regional tax and €16 stamp duty. The five best-ranked applicants for this degree were offered €2,000 a year for two years, kept in year two with 30 ECTS earned. ERSU Catania awards regional grants on merit and family income, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students.
How to apply from outside the EU
Electronic Engineering is one of Catania's ten English-taught master's in the call for non-EU applicants living abroad. You apply on the Smartedu portal, paying €10 per programme, with your transcript, CV, a reference letter and a statement of purpose; the board scores the file out of 100 and may add an online interview. For 2026/27 the window ran from 10 February to 17 March 2026.
If admitted, you confirm your place with €75, pre-enrol on Universitaly and apply for a type D study visa. A declaration of value or statement of comparability is handed in on arrival.
How ApplyAZ helps
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Questions and answers
Is Electronic Engineering in Catania taught in English?
Yes. The University of Catania lists English as the language of the course, and applicants need English at B2 level, for example IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 72 or Cambridge FCE.
Which bachelor's degrees are accepted?
Preferred backgrounds are electronic, telecommunication, automation, electrical or computer engineering, and computer science. You need maths, physics and chemistry foundations plus analog and digital electronics, circuit theory, telecommunications, control theory and informatics.
What are the two curricula?
Integrated Micro and Nano Systems, and Power and Industrial Applications. Both build advanced design skills for electronic devices, circuits and systems, with a large share of laboratory hours.
Is there an entrance test?
No written entrance test. The board scores your CV, the relevance of your studies, a reference letter and a statement of purpose out of 100, and may hold an online interview or test.
When can I apply for 2027/28?
The 2027/28 call is not published yet. As a guide, non-EU applicants living abroad applied for 2026/27 from 10 February to 17 March 2026 on the Smartedu portal, with a €10 fee.
How much does it cost?
For 2026/27, non-EU students living abroad paid €306 for the year. The five best-ranked applicants were offered €2,000 a year for two years, and ERSU Catania runs regional grants for eligible students.
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