Master in Energy Engineering at Polytechnic University of Milan
Two-year English-taught master at Politecnico di Milano in energy engineering, with four tracks: renewables and environmental sustainability, green power systems, power generation, and oil and gas production in Piacenza.
Master
2 years
Milan
English
Polytechnic University of Milan
Energy Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-30) taught in English at Politecnico di Milano, on the Milano Bovisa and Piacenza campuses. Students choose one of four tracks, from renewables to power generation and oil and gas production. Tuition follows the university's yearly fee rules.
Entry requirements
- A bachelor's degree, or an equivalent foreign qualification giving access to EQF level 7, with subjects closely related to energy engineering.
- A grade average that meets the minimum Politecnico di Milano sets for your country.
- An English certificate recognised by the university, or a university statement that your bachelor's was taught entirely in English.
- No written entrance test: your academic record is evaluated.
- A Diploma Supplement, declaration of value or CIMEA statement of comparability before enrolment.
About the programme
Energy Engineering is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale) in class LM-30, worth 120 ECTS and run by the School of Industrial and Information Engineering. It is taught in English on the Milano Bovisa campus in Milan and the Piacenza campus.
According to the degree board, the course gives in-depth knowledge of the technological and operating problems and the components of energy conversion processes, together with the tools and methods for energy, environmental and economic analysis. It suits graduates in energy, mechanical or related industrial engineering.
What you will study
There are four tracks: Renewables and Environmental Sustainability, Green Power System, Power Generation, and Oil and Gas Production, which is based in Piacenza. Units in the 2026/27 course list include:
- Energy Conversion A and Heat and Mass Transfer (shared first-year units)
- Renewable Energy and Low-Carbon Technologies (Renewables and Environmental Sustainability)
- Smart Grids and Regulation for Renewable Energy Sources
- Electric Conversion from Green Sources of Energy and Green Building Energy Systems (Green Power System)
- Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage and Electric Power Systems (Power Generation)
- Digital Twin for Energy Systems Management
- Fundamentals of Oil and Gas Engineering (Oil and Gas Production)
- Energy Economics and Energy and Climate Change Modeling and Scenarios
How the programme is taught
Several first-year units run in both an English and an Italian edition, and the English path can be followed in full. The second year ends with the graduation thesis and final exam, and the degree board's website has pages on internships and thesis work.
Career paths
The four tracks prepare engineers for the energy sector, from power plants to renewables and grids. Typical areas include:
- Design and operation of power generation plants
- Renewable energy and low-carbon technologies
- Electric power systems, smart grids and energy storage
- Oil and gas production and processing
- Energy economics, modelling and scenario analysis
- Energy systems for buildings
Fees and scholarships
Energy Engineering students pay under the same yearly rules as the rest of Politecnico di Milano; the 2026/27 details are on the tuition fees page. Financial aid comes through the DSU scholarship, which the university administers itself. Eligible students can apply, and awards depend on merit and financial need.
How to apply from outside the EU
Choose your track with the campus in mind, since Oil and Gas Production is taught in Piacenza rather than Milan. Your bachelor's must be closely related to energy engineering, which the Politecnico checks for every foreign degree.
Foreign graduates apply through the international admissions route. Under the foreign-qualification requirements, you need a degree giving access to EQF level 7, the minimum grade average for your country and English proof. If admitted, you complete the Universitaly pre-enrolment, request a type D visa and hand in a Diploma Supplement, declaration of value or CIMEA statement before enrolment.
How ApplyAZ helps
If this programme fits your goals, ApplyAZ can include it in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes at Italian public universities. We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose, submit your applications and Universitaly pre-enrolment, file your DSU scholarship application and prepare your visa file, with a named person on each stage. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa. See how ApplyAZ works or check your eligibility.
Questions and answers
Is the Master in Energy Engineering taught in English?
Yes. The degree and all four tracks are listed as taught in English for 2026/27. Some first-year units also run in an Italian edition, but the English path is complete.
Which tracks can I choose?
Four: Renewables and Environmental Sustainability, Green Power System, Power Generation, and Oil and Gas Production.
Where is the programme taught?
On the Milano Bovisa campus in Milan and the Piacenza campus. The Oil and Gas Production track is based in Piacenza.
Is there an entrance test?
No written test is required. Politecnico di Milano evaluates your degree, your grade average against the minimum for your country and your English certificate.
How much does it cost?
Tuition follows Politecnico di Milano's yearly fee rules, published on its tuition fees page. Students who meet the merit and financial-need conditions can apply for the university's DSU scholarship.
When can I start?
The programme starts in autumn. The 2027/28 application calendar for international applicants was not yet published in September 2026.
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