Master in Electronics Engineering for Automation and Sensing at University of Sannio
Two-year English-taught LM-29 master at the University of Sannio in Benevento with Automation and Sensing Technologies curricula: programmable electronics, statistical learning, modern control, measurement and optical sensing. Entry needs an engineering degree, 80/110 or 7/10 CGPA, and B2 English.
Master
2 years
Benevento
English
University of Sannio
Electronics Engineering for Automation and Sensing is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-29) taught in English at the University of Sannio in Benevento. Entry needs an information engineering bachelor's or comparable foreign engineering degree, a final grade of at least 80/110 (a CGPA of 7/10 for Indian degrees) and English at B2. There is no written entrance test.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Sannio's Electronics Engineering for Automation and Sensing master asks for a three-year bachelor's degree or recognised foreign equivalent with set credits in basic and information engineering subjects, a minimum final grade (80/110, or a CGPA of 7/10 for Indian degrees) and English at B2. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and credit requirements
You need a three-year bachelor's degree or a foreign qualification recognised as suitable, plus set credits from the information engineering bachelor's class: [1]
- At least 36 CFU in basic subjects: computer science and computer engineering, mathematics (algebra, geometry, analysis, probability, mathematical physics, numerical analysis and operations research), statistics, chemistry and physics.
- At least 45 CFU in engineering subjects: electronics, electromagnetic fields, telecommunications, automation, computer engineering, biomedical engineering, electrical and electronic measurements, applied mechanics, electrical engineering, and electrical machines and drives.
A tolerance of up to 4 CFU (5%) is allowed, across one group or several. [1]
For first degrees from abroad, the credit rule is met by degrees in Electronic, Telecommunications, Computer or Automation Engineering, and by other engineering degrees whose content is comparable with this master's. [1]
If you do not meet the credit rule, the course council may let you take single courses at UNISANNIO, which you must pass before enrolling. [1]
What this means for your transcript
Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit: one CFU stands for 25 hours of student work, and UNISANNIO looks at your subjects, not just your total. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Telecommunication, Computer Science Engineering or Automation, since the regulations name these foreign engineering degrees as meeting the credit rule.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech or B.E. in Electrical and Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechatronics or Biomedical Engineering counts only if its content is comparable, so the committee reviews the subjects.
- Often short: a BCA or a B.Sc. in Electronics, Physics or Computer Science is not an engineering degree and is checked against the 36 and 45 credit blocks, where the engineering block is often the gap.
Minimum grade
The course has open access, with no cap on places. Your personal preparation counts as verified if your bachelor's final grade is at least 80/110. For degrees from European countries, 80/110 is converted to the grading scale of the issuing university. [1]
For degrees from outside Europe, the 2026 regulations set these minimums: [1]
- India: CGPA 7/10 (equivalent to 70/100).
- Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Malaysia, Ethiopia and Liberia: 3/4.
- Nigeria: 3/5.
- Iran: 14/20.
- Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco: an average of 12/20 over three years.
Applicants from non-European countries not on this list are assessed individually. [1]
The 2026 regulations do not say how applicants below the minimum are assessed. The programme page describes an interview for them, covering maths, physics and computing, core subjects such as circuits, systems theory, signals and electronics, and specialist topics, and foreign students can take it in English. [2]
English
English at CEFR B2 or higher. You prove it with an English exam of at least 3 CFU in your previous degree, or with a certificate at B2 or above. The regulations do not name specific tests or scores. [1]
Deadlines
The 2026 regulations set no application dates. The programme page still shows the 2024/25 round, when visa applicants had to send pre-screening documents by 30 April 2024 and complete Universitaly pre-enrolment by 31 May 2024. The 2027/28 dates are not yet published. [2]
Non-EU applicants living abroad
Visa applicants first submit the course's requirements check form to the Department of Engineering, so the committee can check credits and grade. [2]
Universitaly pre-enrolment then asks for: [3]
- A passport-sized photo and a copy of a valid passport.
- A copy of your bachelor's diploma.
- An academic transcript listing all classes and your final mark (CGPA or equivalent).
- An English language certificate.
UNISANNIO reviews the pre-enrolment, requests any missing documents, and forwards a complete application to the Italian embassy or consulate you named for the study visa. [3]
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 Sannio, Department of Engineering. Course regulations, Master's degree in Electronics Engineering for Automation and Sensing (LM-29), 2026 cohort, approved by the Department Council on 15 May 2026. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Sannio. Electronics Engineering for Automation and Sensing programme page, undated (international deadlines shown for 2024/25). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Sannio. Guide to the Universitaly pre-enrolment application, Master's degree in Electronics Engineering for Automation and Sensing, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Sannio. Study plans for the Automation and Sensing Technologies curricula, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Sannio. Enrolment of foreign students, undated (visa section refers to 2024/25). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Electronics Engineering for Automation and Sensing is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-29, electronic engineering) taught in English at the University of Sannio (UNISANNIO). It is run by the Department of Engineering and taught at the university's Benevento site. [1][2]
The course brings together electronics, telecommunications and automation. The first year focuses on methods and the second on applications. It suits graduates in electronic, telecommunications, computer or automation engineering who want to work on automation systems, sensors and measurement. [1][2]
What you will study
You choose one of two curricula, Automation or Sensing Technologies. In the 2026/27 study plans, both share four first-year units: [4]
- Programmable Electronic Circuits (9 CFU)
- Statistical Learning (9 CFU)
- Multiphysics Modelling (9 CFU)
- Modern Control (9 CFU)
Automation curriculum: Measurements for Automation and Industrial Production, Applied Thermodynamics and Mechanics and Electronics of Digital Integrated Systems in year one, then Dynamics and Control of Switched Electronic Systems, Distributed Measurement Systems, Advanced Control and Applications and Learning for Dynamics and Control. [4]
Sensing Technologies curriculum: Real Time Measurement Systems, Optoelectronics and Photonics and Wave-based Sensors and Diagnostics in year one, then Sensors for Earth Observation, Nano-Optics, the Optical and Photonic Sensors Lab and the Earth Monitoring and Mission Analysis Lab. [4]
Both curricula include a 9-credit free-choice unit. Electives the course approves automatically are Micro and Nano Fabrication Technologies, Wearable Monitoring Systems and Robotics. [4]
How the programme is taught
Attendance is not compulsory but is strongly recommended. The 9-credit internship is preferably done outside the university, in Italy or abroad, with companies, professional firms, public bodies or other universities, or inside the Department on analysis, experimental or research work. [1]
The degree ends with a 12-credit thesis on a project of your own, written in English or Italian, which can be linked to the internship. [1]
Fees and scholarships
UNISANNIO's page for foreign students exempts students covered by Ministerial Decree 440/2024 from the university contribution. [5]
Regional scholarships in Campania are run by ADISURC, which decides awards, and this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students.
How to apply from outside the EU
First, we send the course's requirements check form to the Department of Engineering, so the committee can check your credits and grade. [2]
We then complete your Universitaly pre-enrolment: choosing the course, uploading your passport, photo, bachelor's diploma, full transcript with your final mark (CGPA or equivalent) and English certificate, and naming the Italian embassy or consulate for your visa. UNISANNIO reviews the application, asks for anything missing and forwards a complete application to that consulate. [3]
Universitaly pre-enrolment opens only in the window the Ministry sets each year. The 2027/28 dates are not yet published. [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 Sannio's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your requirements check form and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your ADISURC Campania 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 Sannio's Electronics Engineering for Automation and Sensing master?
A three-year bachelor's or recognised foreign equivalent with at least 36 credits in maths, physics, chemistry or computing and 45 in information engineering subjects. For degrees from abroad, Electronic, Telecommunications, Computer and Automation Engineering meet this rule, as do comparable engineering degrees. [1]
What CGPA do I need with an Indian degree?
The 2026 regulations set a minimum CGPA of 7/10, or 70/100, for Indian degrees. Pakistan and Bangladesh need 3/4, and Italian-scale grades must reach 80/110. Non-European countries not on the list are assessed one by one. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
No written test. If your final grade meets the minimum, your preparation counts as verified. The programme page describes an interview on maths, physics, computing and core electronics topics for applicants below it, which foreign students can take in English. [1][2]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2. You prove it with an English exam of at least 3 credits in your bachelor's or a certificate at B2 or above. The regulations do not name IELTS scores, so we check which proof your file can use. [1]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
The 2026 regulations set no dates. The programme page still shows the 2024/25 round, when visa applicants sent pre-screening documents by 30 April 2024 and pre-enrolled on Universitaly by 31 May 2024. The 2027/28 dates are not yet published. [2]
I have a BCA or a B.Sc. in Electronics. Can I apply?
Possibly. These are not engineering degrees, so UNISANNIO checks your transcript against the 36 basic and 45 engineering credits, with a tolerance of 4 credits. If you are short, the council may let you pass single courses before enrolling. [1]
Which curricula can I choose?
Two: Automation and Sensing Technologies. In 2026/27 both share Programmable Electronic Circuits, Statistical Learning, Multiphysics Modelling and Modern Control in year one. Each adds its own units, a 9-credit free choice, a 9-credit internship and a 12-credit thesis. [4]
Can someone handle my whole application to Electronics Engineering for Automation and Sensing at Sannio?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Sannio's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the ADISURC Campania 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 Electronics Engineering for Automation and Sensing?
A recognised Indian B.Tech or B.E. in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer or Automation Engineering meets the credit rule, and other engineering degrees can if their content is comparable. You need a CGPA of at least 7/10 (70/100) and English at B2. The steps are the requirements check, Universitaly pre-enrolment and UNISANNIO's review. [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 Electronics Engineering for Automation and Sensing are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: requirements check, Universitaly pre-enrolment and UNISANNIO's review, 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 Electronics Engineering for Automation and Sensing are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: requirements check, Universitaly pre-enrolment and UNISANNIO's review. 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 Electronics Engineering for Automation and Sensing 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: requirements check, Universitaly pre-enrolment and UNISANNIO's review, 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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