Master in Electronics Engineering at University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Two-year English-taught LM-29 master's at Unimore in Modena, with Intelligent Electronic Systems and Advanced Power Electronics curricula. Entry needs a bachelor's with a grade above 75% of the maximum, electronics basics and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Modena
English
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Electronics Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-29) taught in English at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, on its Modena campus. Entry needs a suitable bachelor's with a grade above three quarters of the maximum, a grounding in electronics, and English at B2. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Unimore's Electronics Engineering master asks for a suitable bachelor's-level degree with a final grade above three quarters of the maximum, a grounding in maths, physics, information technology and electronics, English at B2 and a positive review by an examining board. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and grade rule
You need a bachelor's-level degree that the examining board deems suitable, with a final grade above three quarters (75%) of the maximum score in your university's system. [1][2]
- Non-EU applicants living abroad who need a visa: for 2026/27 the degree had to be obtained by 30 April 2026. If you had not graduated yet when applying, your average exam mark had to be above three quarters of the maximum. [2]
- Applicants living in Italy with a foreign degree: the same grade rule, with the degree obtained by 18 December 2026 for 2026/27. [1]
The board checks your knowledge of the basic engineering subjects (mathematics, physics and information technology) and of information engineering, especially the basics of electronics. [2] For Italian degrees, the call counts credits instead: at least 44 CFU, with 20 in maths and physics and 24 in information engineering, computer science and electrical engineering sectors, plus a final mark of at least 85/110. [1]
What this means for your transcript
For foreign degrees Unimore does not set a credit count: the board reads your exam list and course syllabi against the subject areas above. On a 10-point scale, the three-quarters rule means a CGPA above 7.5, and with percentage marks it means above 75%. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Telecommunication, Electronics and Instrumentation, or Electrical and Electronics Engineering, where maths, physics, computing and electronics all appear.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Electrical, Instrumentation or Mechatronics Engineering. Maths, physics and computing are usually covered, but the board looks for a basic grounding in electronics.
- Often short: a BCA or a B.Sc. in Computer Science, Physics or Maths, which usually lacks information engineering and electronics subjects. A B.Com, BBA or BA does not cover the listed areas.
If your degree does not fully match, the board can set additional requirements to complete before enrolment. [2]
English
English at CEFR level B2 or higher, shown by one of: [1][2]
- an international certificate at B2 or above that Unimore recognises
- university English exams at B2 level, with a declaration from your university
- a bachelor's degree taught in English
- coming from an English mother-tongue country
The calls do not list specific test scores. Without suitable proof, you can take a remote B2 English test with Unimore's Language Centre, but only after you submit your application. [2]
Selection
There is no entrance test. An examining board of three professors reviews your university record and course syllabi, and may hold an interview. [2] Applications are assessed in order of submission. [1]
Each application ends as pass, additional requirements (gaps to fill before enrolment) or fail. An incomplete file is reopened so the missing documents can be added. [2]
2026/27 deadlines
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants living abroad who need a visa had to submit the application for evaluation by 31 March 2026, and hold their degree by 30 April 2026. Enrolment runs from 8 July to 22 December 2026. [2]
Italian and EU citizens, and non-EU citizens legally living in Italy, can apply under a separate call until 14 December 2026, graduate by 18 December 2026 and enrol by 22 December 2026. [1] The 2027/28 calls are not yet published and will set the new dates.
Documents and non-EU steps
The application for evaluation on Esse3 needs: [2]
- your degree certificate and final mark, or your expected graduation date
- a list of exams passed, in Italian or English, with dates, grades and course length, and any exams still to take
- a certificate of the maximum possible score at your university
- a detailed syllabus for each exam, in Italian or English
- your B2 English certificate or university declaration
- other relevant skills, such as IT skills, languages or work experience
After a pass, you pre-enrol on Universitaly with your passport and a photo, and Unimore tells the Italian consulate if you are admitted. [2]
To enrol, you submit your degree translated and legalised by the Italian embassy or consulate, a declaration of value or an ENIC-NARIC (CIMEA) statement, your degree certificate with exams in Italian or English, your residence permit or its post office receipt, ID, a photo, your study visa and any English certificates. [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.
- University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Unimore), Enzo Ferrari Department of Engineering. Call for applications, Master's degree in Electronics Engineering (LM-29), Modena campus, for Italian, EU and non-EU applicants legally residing in Italy, academic year 2026/2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Unimore), Enzo Ferrari Department of Engineering. Call for applications, Master's degree in Electronics Engineering (LM-29), for non-EU applicants residing abroad and applying for a visa, academic year 2026/2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Unimore), Electronics Engineering programme page (degree class, language, campus, curricula and course units). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Electronics Engineering is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-29) taught entirely in English at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Unimore). It is run by the Enzo Ferrari Department of Engineering on the Modena campus, and access is not limited by a national quota, although non-EU applicants needing a visa apply for a reserved group of places. [2][3]
The degree builds on the basic subjects of engineering and of information engineering, with particular weight on electronics. It suits graduates in electronic, telecommunications or computer engineering, and other engineers with a solid grounding in electronics. [1]
What you will study
You choose one of two curricula. Both share core units such as Electron Devices and Components, Hardware and Software Co-Design (12 CFU) and Model-Based Digital Controls, and both end with a final examination worth 18 CFU. [3]
- Intelligent Electronic Systems: Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuit Design, Microwave and Photonic Components, Networking and Internet of Things, Optoelectronic Instrumentation and Sensors, Emerging Nanoelectronics, Learning-Based Signal Processing, Quantum and Integrated Photonics, and Computer-Aided Design of Electronic Systems.
- Advanced Power Electronics: Power Electronics, High-Performance Electric Drives, Industrial Measurements, Design and Modelling of Electronic Systems, Electromagnetic Compatibility and Signal Integrity, Electromechanical Energy Storage and Conversion, Wide-Bandgap Semiconductor Power Devices, and Modelling and Control of Electromechanical Systems.
Electives include Automotive Connectivity, Automotive Radars, Industrial Robotics, Physics of Materials and Network Infrastructure Technologies. In the second year you can also choose a traineeship or design activity worth 6, 9 or 12 CFU. [3]
Fees and scholarships
Unimore sets tuition by family income (ISEE): there is a no-tax area, and fees rise progressively above it. [1] Non-EU students whose family income and assets are only abroad can use a fixed reduced-rate system for non-EU students, based on each country's GDP at purchasing power parity and updated every year with World Bank data. [2]
To be assessed for fee exemption, a scholarship or a residence place, international students living abroad apply online to ER.GO, the Emilia-Romagna regional body, even before admission results or the visa. For 2026/27 the deadline was the end of August 2026. [2] ER.GO decides awards, and this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students.
How to apply from outside the EU
For 2026/27 Unimore reserved 30 places for non-EU applicants living abroad who need a visa. The application for evaluation was open on Esse3 until 31 March 2026. An examining board reviewed each file and could hold an interview. You needed a bachelor's grade above three quarters of the maximum and English at B2. [2]
After a pass, applicants pre-enrol on Universitaly for a type D study visa, then enrol between 8 July and 22 December 2026 with their degree translated and legalised, plus a declaration of value or an ENIC-NARIC statement. [2] The 2027/28 call is not yet published and will set the new dates.
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 Unimore's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your application for evaluation with your exam list and syllabi, and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your ER.GO Emilia-Romagna 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 Electronics Engineering at Unimore?
A bachelor's-level degree the examining board deems suitable, with a final grade above three quarters of the maximum and a grounding in maths, physics, information technology and basic electronics. For 2026/27, non-EU applicants living abroad had to graduate by 30 April 2026. [2]
What CGPA do I need?
A final grade above three quarters of the maximum in your university's system, which on a 10-point scale means a CGPA above 7.5. You certify your grade and the maximum possible score at your university when you apply. [2]
Is there an entrance test or interview?
There is no written test. An examining board reviews your university record and course syllabi and may hold an interview. It can pass you, set additional requirements to complete before enrolment, or fail the application. [2]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2. A recognised certificate works, as do university English exams at B2 level, an English-taught bachelor's or English as a mother tongue. The calls do not list IELTS scores, and a remote Unimore B2 test is available after you apply. [1][2]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants living abroad who needed a visa had until 31 March 2026 to apply, for 30 reserved places. The 2027/28 call is not yet published and will set the new dates. [2]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. For 2026/27, non-EU applicants living abroad could apply with an expected graduation date if their average exam mark was above three quarters of the maximum, but they had to graduate by 30 April 2026. [2]
I have a B.Tech in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. Can I apply?
Possibly. These degrees usually cover the maths, physics and computing basics, but the board also looks for a grounding in electronics and may set additional requirements. A BCA usually lacks the information engineering and electronics subjects, so it is often short. [2]
What are the two curricula?
Intelligent Electronic Systems, with units in mixed-signal circuit design, photonics, nanoelectronics, IoT networking and learning-based signal processing, and Advanced Power Electronics, with power electronics, electric drives, wide-bandgap power devices and electromechanical energy conversion. [3]
Can someone handle my whole application to Electronics Engineering at Unimore?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Unimore's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the ER.GO Emilia-Romagna 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?
A recognised Indian bachelor's such as a B.Tech or B.E. in Electronics and Communication or Electrical and Electronics Engineering can fit if it covers maths, physics, computing and basic electronics, with a CGPA above 7.5 out of 10, plus English at B2. The steps are the application for evaluation, the examining board's review of your record and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [2] 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 are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: online application for evaluation, the examining board's review of your record 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 Electronics Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: online application for evaluation, the examining board's review of your record 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 Electronics 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 for evaluation, the examining board's review of your record 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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