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. Entry needs a bachelor's with electronics and solid maths, and English at B2.
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 in Sicily. Non-EU applicants need a bachelor's of at least three years with solid maths and physics and a base in electronics, circuit theory and telecommunications, plus English at B2 such as IELTS 5.5. For 2026/27, the five best-ranked applicants were offered a scholarship of €2,000 a year for two years.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Catania's Electronic Engineering master asks non-EU applicants living abroad for a bachelor's of at least three years with a solid base in maths, physics and chemistry and in electronics, circuit theory, telecommunications, control and computer science, English at B2, and at least 50 out of 100 in the committee's ranking. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and subject requirement
You need a first-level 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. You also need: [1]
- Basic subjects: adequate knowledge of mathematical and numerical analysis, linear algebra and geometry, probability and statistics, physics and chemistry.
- Programme subjects: adequate knowledge of analog and digital electronics, circuit theory, telecommunications, systems and control theory, and computer science.
- Method: the ability to use maths and the basic sciences to describe engineering problems.
Preferred candidates come mainly from electronic, telecommunications, automation, electrical or computer engineering, or computer science. The call does not set minimum credit numbers or a minimum grade. [1]
What this means for your transcript
The committee reads your subjects and marks, not just the name of your degree. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Telecommunication, or Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science, IT, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering, or a B.Sc. in Electronics or Computer Science. These sit close to the preferred fields but can be light on analog and digital electronics, circuit theory or telecommunications.
- Often short: a BCA, or a degree in mechanical or civil engineering, usually lacks the electronics, circuit theory and telecommunications the rule asks for.
English
English at B2 or higher, shown by one of: [1]
- IELTS overall 5.5 or higher
- TOEFL 72 or higher
- Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) or higher
- A certificate from the university that awarded your degree stating that its official language was English
- Citizenship of a country whose official language is English
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 CV: 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, including spaces
- 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 Electronic Engineering (class LM-29), academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Catania, Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering. Master's degree in Electronic Engineering (LM-29) programme page, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
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, the five best-ranked applicants for this degree were offered a scholarship of €2,000 a year for two years, kept in year two with at least 30 ECTS earned by 15 October 2027. 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. We apply on the Smartedu portal with your transcript, CV, a reference letter and a statement of purpose; the board scores the file out of 100, with 50 needed to qualify, and may add an online interview or test. For 2026/27 the window ran from 10 February to 17 March 2026. The 2027/28 call will set new dates.
If admitted, you confirm your place within 15 days, we complete Universitaly pre-enrolment with your admission letter, and you 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. A declaration of value or statement of comparability is handed in on arrival.
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 Electronic Engineering master?
A first-level degree of at least three years, or higher, with adequate maths, physics and chemistry and adequate analog and digital electronics, circuit theory, telecommunications, systems and control theory and computer science. Electronic, telecommunications, automation, electrical and computer engineering and computer science are the preferred fields. [1]
I have a B.Tech in Computer Science or a BCA. Can I apply?
Possibly. Computer engineering and computer science are preferred fields, but the committee also looks for analog and digital electronics, circuit theory and telecommunications on your transcript. A BCA is often short on electronics, physics and chemistry, so we check your courses first. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
No fixed written exam. Non-EU applicants living abroad are scored out of 100 on their academic CV (50), relevance of studies (40), 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 5.5 overall, TOEFL 72, Cambridge FCE 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]
Are there scholarships?
For 2026/27, the top five in the ranking were offered a university scholarship of €2,000 a year for two years. [1]
What are the two curricula?
Integrated Micro and Nano Systems, and Power and Industrial Applications. Both build design skills in analog, digital and power electronics, from integrated circuits to printed circuit boards. [2]
Can someone handle my whole application to Electronic Engineering 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 Electronic Engineering?
A three-year or longer Indian bachelor's, such as a B.Tech or B.E. in Electronics and Communication or Electrical and Electronics, sits in the preferred fields if your transcript shows electronics, circuit theory, telecommunications and solid maths and physics. You also need English at B2, for example IELTS 5.5. 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 Electronic Engineering 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 Electronic Engineering 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 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: 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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