Master in Electronics Engineering at University of Palermo
Two-year English-taught master's in Palermo with four curricula: modern electronics, telecommunications, bioelectronics, and electronics for robotics and mechatronics, with lab work, company internships and a research thesis.
Master
2 years
Palermo
English
University of Palermo
Electronics Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-29) taught entirely in English at the University of Palermo, with four curricula: Modern Electronics, Telecommunications, Bioelectronics, and Electronics for Robotics and Mechatronics. Access is open. Non-EU students pay €211 to €378 by country list for 2026/27, or an income-based fee.
Entry requirements
- A bachelor's degree in class L-8 (information engineering) or an equivalent foreign degree, or any bachelor's with at least 60 ECTS across set areas: mathematical analysis (12), geometry (6), physics or chemistry (15), electrical engineering (6), electronics (9) and computer science or information engineering (12).
- A final grade of at least 90/110, or its equivalent, counts as proof of preparation; with a lower grade an admission board checks your technical and scientific preparation in an oral assessment.
- Fluent written and spoken English, including technical vocabulary; non-EU applicants show B2 with a certificate or a Medium of Instruction letter.
- A CV, passport, photo, degree certificate and transcript uploaded to the UniPa student portal, followed by an interview with the course coordinator.
- At enrolment, a declaration of value or a CIMEA statement of comparability, or a Diploma Supplement with a CIMEA statement of verification.
About the programme
Electronics Engineering is a two-year master's degree in class LM-29, worth 120 ECTS and run by the Department of Engineering of the University of Palermo (course code 2234). It is taught entirely in English, in person in Palermo, and has open access, so the number of places is not capped. Both years are active for 2026/27.
UniPa describes it as broad training across the electronics sector, with weight on electrical and electronic measurements, telecommunications and automation. The international student guide links it to applications such as photonics, nanoelectronics, smart cities, the Internet of Things, automotive, telemedicine and e-health. It suits graduates in information or electronic engineering who want to specialise.
What you will study
You choose one of four curricula: Modern Electronics (micro and nano electronic systems, heterostructure devices, microwave instrumentation), Telecommunications (Internet of Things systems and broadband mobile access), Bioelectronics (biomedical sensors, diagnostic instrumentation and IoT for medical use) and Electronics for Robotics and Mechatronics (intelligent control systems). Course units listed on the degree website for 2025/26 and 2026/27 include:
- Applied and Industrial Electronics, with a laboratory module (15 ECTS, all curricula)
- Electronic Programmable Systems and Microwave Electronics
- Machine Learning and Optoelectronic Devices
- Heterostructure Devices, Integrated Optics and Nanoelectronics (Modern Electronics)
- Antennas and Wireless Systems, Cybersecurity and Wireless Networks (Telecommunications)
- Statistical Analysis of Biomedical Signals and Electronics and IoT for Biomedical Applications (Bioelectronics)
- Mobile and Distributed Robotics, Industrial Robotics and Automotive Control Systems (Electronics for Robotics and Mechatronics)
How the programme is taught
Laboratory work completes the lectures, and the core electronics unit has its own lab module. The degree offers internships at companies that have agreements with it, open to students and to graduates within 18 months. Through Erasmus+ you can spend a period at partners such as the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Universität Ulm or Tongji University in Shanghai. The degree ends with a written thesis on scientific content with innovative research aspects, prepared under a faculty supervisor.
Career paths
The professional profiles on the degree website point graduates to a wide range of employers:
- Companies that design or develop semiconductors, integrated circuits and electronic components, equipment and systems
- Automation and robotics, telecommunications, transport, aeronautics and energy companies
- Electronic design consultancies and scientific and technological research bodies
- Firms that design, build and run equipment, systems and infrastructure for acquiring, processing and transporting information
- Public and private providers of terrestrial or space telecommunication services
Fees and scholarships
Electronics Engineering has no programme-specific fee. Under UniPa's 2026/27 rules, non-EU students living abroad either pay a fixed amount by country list (€211 for List B2A, €267 for List B2B, €378 for all other countries, each including €156 of regional tax and stamp duty) or opt for the income-based fee: €156 plus a variable part set through an ISEE parificato. See the tuition fees page. ERSU Palermo scholarships weigh merit and family income, and UniPa lists a tuition fee waiver among their benefits.
How to apply from outside the EU
You need a bachelor's in class L-8 (information engineering) or 60 ECTS in mathematics, physics or chemistry, electrical and electronic engineering and computing. A final grade of at least 90/110 or equivalent counts as proof of preparation; below that, an admission board holds an oral assessment.
You then apply on the UniPa student portal with your passport, photo, degree and transcript, CV and an English B2 or Medium of Instruction certificate. After the coordinator's evaluation and an interview, admitted students pre-enrol on Universitaly and apply for a type D visa. For 2026/27 the deadlines were 20 July (portal) and 4 August 2026 (Universitaly); 2027/28 dates were not out in September 2026. See the non-EU master's procedure.
How ApplyAZ helps
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Questions and answers
Is Electronics Engineering at Palermo taught in English?
Yes. The degree website says it is taught entirely in English across all four curricula, in person in Palermo. Non-EU applicants show English at B2 level with a certificate or a Medium of Instruction letter.
Which curricula can I choose?
Four: Modern Electronics, Telecommunications, Bioelectronics, and Electronics for Robotics and Mechatronics. They share core units such as Applied and Industrial Electronics and then add units like nanoelectronics, wireless networks, biomedical IoT or industrial robotics.
What bachelor's background do I need?
A bachelor's in class L-8 (information engineering) or equivalent, or any degree with at least 60 ECTS in mathematics, physics or chemistry, electrical engineering, electronics and computer science or information engineering, in the amounts set by the degree.
Is there an entrance test?
No. Access is open. A final grade of at least 90/110 or equivalent counts as proof of preparation; below that, an admission board holds an oral assessment. Non-EU applicants also have an interview with the course coordinator.
How much are the fees?
For 2026/27 non-EU students living abroad pay €211, €267 or €378 a year by country list, or €156 plus an income-based amount. ERSU Palermo scholarships consider merit and family income.
When can I apply for 2027/28?
UniPa had not published 2027/28 dates in September 2026. As a guide, for 2026/27 the portal application closed on 20 July 2026 and Universitaly pre-enrolment on 4 August 2026.
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