Master in Electronic Engineering at University of Padua
English-taught electronic engineering master at Padua's Department of Information Engineering, with a 51 ECTS core and six tracks from integrated circuits to biomedical and AI systems. Entry needs credits in electronics, computing, maths and physics, plus English at B2.
Master
2 years
Padua
English
University of Padua
Electronic Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-29) taught in English at the University of Padua. Entry needs a degree of at least three years with credits in electronics, computing, maths and physics, a grade that meets your country's minimum, and English at B2, and the application page lists an entry test. Regional scholarship winners are exempt from fees, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Padua's Electronic Engineering master asks for a degree of at least three years with set credits in electronics, computing or information engineering, and maths and physics, a final grade that meets your country's minimum, and English at B2. The 2027/28 application page also lists an entry test on basic electronics, maths and physics. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and credit requirements
For 2027/28 you need an undergraduate degree of at least three years, or an equivalent qualification, in a related subject, or proven skills in electronics, informatics or information engineering, and physics and mathematics. [2]
The course regulations, which apply from the 2025/26 cohort, ask for either an Italian degree in information engineering (class L-8, or its equivalent under the older system) or at least these credits: [1]
- 12 CFU in electronics (sector ING-INF/01).
- 18 CFU in computing and information engineering: computer science, electromagnetic fields, telecommunications, automatic control, information processing, or electrical and electronic measurement (sectors INF/01, ING-INF/02, 03, 04, 05 and 07).
- 18 CFU in mathematics and physics: experimental physics, algebra, geometry, mathematical analysis, and probability and statistics (sectors FIS/01, MAT/02, 03, 05 and 06).
The programme assumes you already know calculus in one and several variables, linear algebra, differential equations, Fourier and Laplace transforms, linear time-invariant signals and systems, probability and statistics, the basics of random processes, classical mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism and optics, computer architecture, and structured or object-oriented programming, plus basic analogue and digital electronic devices and circuits. [1]
Minimum grade by country
The regulations set a minimum final grade of 84/110 or equivalent, and for foreign degrees the degree council sets the assessment criteria. [1] The university's 2027/28 country table lists these entry titles and minimum grades for master's degrees: [3]
- India: a 3 or 4-year Honours bachelor's, a professional bachelor's of 4, 5 or 5.5 years, or a 3-year pass or general bachelor's plus a postgraduate bachelor's or a master's of at least one year. Minimum GPA 70/100, 7.0/10, 5.6/8 or 2.8/4.
- Pakistan: a 3-year bachelor's (Honours), a 4 or 5-year professional bachelor's, or a 2-year pass bachelor's plus a 2-year master's, an LL.B. or a B.Ed. Minimum GPA 3.3/4.0.
- Bangladesh: a 4-year Honours bachelor's or a 4 or 5-year professional bachelor's. Minimum GPA 3.3/4.0.
- Sri Lanka: a 4-year bachelor's or a Special Degree. Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0.
What this means for your transcript
Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit, and the committee looks at the subjects you studied, not just your total. As a guide, based on the rules above:
- Usually a fit: a four-year B.Tech or B.E. in Electronics and Communication, Electronics, Electronics and Instrumentation, or Electrical and Electronics Engineering whose transcript shows analogue and digital electronics, signals and systems, engineering maths and physics, with a grade above your country's minimum.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science, IT or Electrical Engineering. Maths, physics and computing are usually covered, but the 12 credits in electronic devices and circuits can be thin. A B.Sc. in Electronics also needs enough maths and physics, and from India a three-year pass or general bachelor's needs a postgraduate qualification to meet the country rule.
- Often short: a BCA, a B.Sc. in Computer Science or Mathematics, or a B.Tech in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, which rarely include electronic devices and circuits. A B.Com, BBA or BA is far from the credit rule.
For foreign degrees, the admission committee checks the curricular requirements. If your record is strong but your degree does not match the credit rule exactly, the regulations allow a different starting path or specific admission tests. [1]
English
English at CEFR level B2. [2] The course regulations describe the level as receptive B2. [1] For 2027/28, accepted B2 scores include IELTS Academic or General Training 6.0, TOEFL iBT 86 for tests taken until 20 January 2026 or 4.5 for tests taken from 21 January 2026, PTE Academic 65, Cambridge B2 First 173, Trinity ISE II, Oxford Test of English 126 and Duolingo English Test 115. [4]
A certificate with no expiry date must have been obtained within the two years before 15 September 2026. You can upload it after applying, up to 31 July 2027. [4]
You are exempt if you are a native speaker from a listed English-speaking country, such as the United Kingdom or the United States, or if you completed your qualification entirely in English in one of those countries or in the EU or Schengen area. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are not on that list. [4]
Entry test and selection
The programme has open admission with requirements. [8] The 2027/28 application page lists an entry test on basic analogue and digital electronics, mathematics and physics, but does not say how or when it is run, so we confirm this for each application. [2] Under the course regulations, an admission committee checks a foreign degree against the credit rule, and your final grade and English are assessed under criteria set by the degree council. [1]
2027/28 deadlines
Non-EU applicants living abroad can apply in Call One, from 15 September to 15 November 2026, or Call Two, from 1 December 2026 to 1 March 2027. Call Three, from 1 April to 1 June 2027, is only for EU citizens and non-EU citizens living in Italy. You can apply to a programme only once per academic year, and studies start on 1 October 2027. [2]
You can apply before graduating, but you must complete your degree by 31 July 2027. [3]
Documents and non-EU steps
Entry qualification documents are accepted in English or Italian; documents in other languages need official translations with verified copies of the originals. No legalised documents are needed when you apply. [2] Your degree must come from an institution accredited in its own country's system. [5]
- If admitted, you must formally accept your place to secure it. [2]
- Non-EU citizens living outside Italy complete Universitaly pre-enrolment by 15 July and apply for a type D study visa. [5]
- At enrolment, your qualifications need an official translation into Italian or English and legalisation or an apostille, or a CIMEA certificate of verification instead. You bring the original documents with you to the university. [2][5]
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 Padua, Department of Information Engineering. Course regulations, Master's degree in Electronic Engineering (class LM-29), applying from the 2025/26 cohort. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua, international application portal. Master's degree in Electronic Engineering: entry qualification, entry test, language requirement, fees and application calls, academic year 2027/28. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua, Global Engagement Office. Specific entry requirements for qualifications awarded by non-Italian education systems, updated 15 September 2026 and valid for academic year 2027/28. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua, Global Engagement Office. Language requirement for admission, with the list of accepted English certificates and exemptions, academic year 2027/28. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua. Admission of international students, academic year 2027/28, and Study in English: how to enrol with a foreign qualification, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua. Student fees and contributions, including the fixed fee for non-EU students, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua. Full fee waivers for international students on English-taught programmes, undated, with final results published for academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua, Electronic Engineering programme page (degree class, teaching language, school and admission type). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Electronic Engineering is a two-year master's degree in class LM-29, taught in English in Padua by the Department of Information Engineering within the School of Engineering. It is worth 120 ECTS and has open admission with requirements.
Electronics combines technological innovation on the hardware side with design and application skills on the software side, and the course trains engineers to work at every level, from a single component to complex systems. Its stated aim is to train designers of electronic systems for computing and telecommunications, industrial automation and manufacturing, biomedical applications, efficient energy conversion, home, office and transport electronics, and automotive and airborne or space systems. The course page stresses the variety of courses and laboratories, meant to keep the training multidisciplinary and in step with technology.
What you will study
All students take mandatory core units worth 51 ECTS that give a solid foundation in the main areas of electronic engineering, then choose one of six tracks. The department also offers an optional study path in artificial intelligence, its AI cross-programme track. The tracks for 2027/28 are:
- Nanoelectronics and Photonics
- Electronics for Energy
- Integrated Circuits
- Biomedical and Health care
- Electronics and Artificial Intelligence Systems
- Smart Industry and Automotive
How the programme is taught
Teaching is organised in semesters and attendance is not compulsory. The degree ends with an original thesis, written and defended in English, on a design, development or research project that can be carried out at a company, research body or public administration. Part-time enrolment is available for students who qualify. [1]
Career paths
The mix of a solid core and expertise in key application areas is designed to meet the needs of high-tech companies. The admissions portal and course page name these sectors:
- Automotive
- Biomedical
- Telecommunications and telecommunication services
- Avionics, aeronautics and space
- Lighting and energy conversion
- Automation, robotics and manufacturing
Fees and scholarships
Engineering degrees are billed in fee Group B. For 2026/27, non-EU students whose household lives outside Italy paid a fixed annual amount that is not recalculated by income, reduced for citizens of countries on the ministry's list of countries with a low human development index. [6] Students eligible for the Veneto regional scholarship are exempt from the fee, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. The university also offers 100 full fee waivers to international students living abroad who apply to English-taught programmes, awarded on their academic record with no separate application. [7] See the fees page.
How to apply from outside the EU
We start on apply.unipd.it. The portal lists an entry test on basic analogue and digital electronics, mathematics and physics, but does not say how or when it is run, so we confirm this for your application. We upload your entry qualification documents in English or Italian, with official translations where needed, and your English certificate. No legalised documents are needed at this stage. [2] For 2027/28, non-EU applicants abroad can apply from 15 September to 15 November 2026 or from 1 December 2026 to 1 March 2027, and you can apply to a programme only once a year. [2]
After admission, you accept your place; we then complete the Universitaly pre-enrolment by 15 July, and you apply for a type D study visa. You must graduate by 31 July 2027, and at enrolment your degree and transcript need an official translation and legalisation or an apostille, or a CIMEA certificate of verification. [2][3][5]
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 Padua's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your application on the university portal, place acceptance and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your University of Padua DSU 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 Electronic Engineering at Padua?
A degree of at least three years in a related subject, or proven skills in electronics, computing or information engineering, and maths and physics. The regulations ask for at least 12 CFU in electronics, 18 in computing or information engineering and 18 in maths and physics, plus a grade that meets your country's minimum, such as 70/100 for India. [1][3]
Is there an entrance test?
The 2027/28 application page lists an entry test on basic analogue and digital electronics, mathematics and physics, without giving its format or dates, so we confirm how it applies to your file. The regulations also allow specific admission tests for strong candidates whose degree does not match the credit rule exactly. [1][2]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at B2. For 2027/28, accepted B2 scores include IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 86 for tests until 20 January 2026 or 4.5 from 21 January 2026, PTE Academic 65, Cambridge B2 First 173 and Duolingo 115. A degree taught in English in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka does not exempt you. [4]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2027/28, non-EU applicants living abroad can apply in Call One, 15 September to 15 November 2026, or Call Two, 1 December 2026 to 1 March 2027. Call Three is only for EU citizens and non-EU citizens living in Italy. Studies start on 1 October 2027. [2]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes, as long as you finish in time. For the 2027/28 intake, you must complete your degree by 31 July 2027, and you can upload your English certificate after applying, up to the same date. [3][4]
I have a B.Tech in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. Can I apply?
Possibly. Both usually cover the maths, physics and computing credits. The regulations also ask for 12 CFU in electronics, meaning electronic devices and analogue and digital circuits, which many computer science and electrical transcripts cover only lightly. We check your transcript course by course. [1]
Which tracks are offered?
Six: Nanoelectronics and Photonics, Electronics for Energy, Integrated Circuits, Biomedical and Health care, Electronics and Artificial Intelligence Systems, and Smart Industry and Automotive. All students first take 51 ECTS of mandatory core units. [2]
What jobs do graduates do?
The university targets high-tech companies in the automotive, biomedical, telecommunications, avionics, space, lighting and energy conversion fields, as well as automation, robotics and manufacturing. [2][8]
Can someone handle my whole application to Electronic Engineering at Padua?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Padua's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the University of Padua DSU 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?
Padua's 2027/28 country table lists Indian 3 or 4-year Honours bachelor's degrees and professional bachelor's degrees of 4 years or more, such as a B.Tech or B.E., with a minimum of 70/100 or 7.0/10. Your transcript should show electronics, computing, maths and physics, and you need English at B2. The steps are the online application, place acceptance and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1][3] 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: online application in Call One or Call Two, admission decision, place acceptance 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: online application in Call One or Call Two, admission decision, place acceptance 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: online application in Call One or Call Two, admission decision, place acceptance 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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