Master in Engineering Management at University of Siena
Two-year English-taught LM-31 master's at the University of Siena joining modelling, data analysis and supply chain management with economics and marketing, plus a 9 ECTS traineeship. Entry needs an engineering degree or set maths and engineering credits, and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Siena
English
University of Siena
Engineering Management is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-31) taught in English at the University of Siena. Entry needs a degree of at least three years in engineering, or in economics, business, physics, computer science, maths or statistics with set maths and engineering credits, plus English at B2. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Siena's Engineering Management master asks for a degree of at least three years in engineering, or in economics, business, physics, computer science, maths or statistics with minimum credits in set subject groups, plus English at B2 and a check of your personal preparation. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and credit rule
You need a first-level degree or an equivalent qualification, which can be from abroad. [1]
- Engineering degrees: an Italian bachelor's in class L-7 (civil and environmental engineering), L-8 (information engineering) or L-9 (industrial engineering) meets the curricular rule.
- Other eligible degrees: class L-18 (business economics and management), L-30 (physics), L-31 (computer science), L-33 (economics), L-35 (mathematics) or L-41 (statistics), with at least 18 credits in Group A and at least 12 credits in Group B.
- Group A: mathematics, physics and statistics (sectors MAT/xx, FIS/01, FIS/03, SECS-S/01, 02, 03 and 06).
- Group B: information engineering, computer science, industrial and management engineering, and business administration and management (sectors ING-INF/xx, INF/01, ING-IND/09, 13, 16, 17, 31, 32 and 35, SECS-P/07 and SECS-P/08).
For a foreign degree, the Teaching Committee checks that it took at least three years and that its learning goals are close enough to one of the classes above. The expected entry knowledge is that of an Italian information engineering bachelor's in maths, statistics, physics and information engineering. You cannot enrol with missing credits to make up later. [1]
What this means for your transcript
As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or Civil Engineering, as these sit closest to the engineering classes L-7, L-8 and L-9.
- Check carefully: a B.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics or Computer Science, a BCA, or a B.Com or BBA with strong maths or statistics. These follow the second route, so you need at least 18 credits in maths, physics or statistics and 12 in computing, engineering or business management subjects.
- Often short: a BA, or a B.Com or BBA with little maths or statistics, often falls short of the 18 credits in Group A.
For a foreign degree, the committee makes the final assessment case by case. [1]
English and Italian
English at CEFR level B2 or higher. [1] The programme's English language page accepts an international certificate recognised by the university, other valid documentation, or a paid interview that checks the B2 level. It does not list minimum test scores. [3]
If your first language is not Italian and you do not reach A1 in Italian, your study plan must include activities to reach that level. [1]
Admission test and exemptions
If you meet the curricular rules, your personal preparation is checked through an admission test, normally held orally, on the basic subjects of engineering degrees: maths, computer science and physics. The test date is set after you apply. [1]
- Exempt with an engineering degree: graduates from classes L-7, L-8 or L-9 with a final grade of at least 95/110.
- Exempt with another eligible degree: graduates from the second group of classes with a final grade of at least 105/110.
- Foreign degrees: the Teaching Committee assesses personal preparation case by case.
International applicants apply online. The admission committee reviews the documents you submit, including your academic record and a motivation letter, and may call you for an online test or online interview on basic maths, physics and information engineering. [1]
2026/27 deadlines
Dates come from the university's admission calendar, not the programme rules. For 2026/27, non-EU applicants needing a visa could apply for master's programmes until 6 May 2026, with no later window. Non-EU applicants without a visa and EU applicants could also apply from 7 May to 30 September 2026. Applications outside the window for your category are rejected. [4]
Admissions for 2027/28 open in November 2026. [4]
Students still finishing their degree can sit the admission test if they already hold at least 150 CFU on the test date. [1]
Application and non-EU steps
You apply on the university's online application platform. When the assessment is complete, you are told the outcome and invited to complete enrolment. [1] Non-EU applicants who need a visa then complete Universitaly pre-enrolment. [4]
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 Siena, Department of Information Engineering and Mathematics. Annual degree programme record (SUA-CdS) for the Master's degree in Engineering Management (LM-31), academic year 2026/27: entry knowledge, admission procedure and study plan. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Siena, Department of Information Engineering and Mathematics. Course regulations for the Master's degree in Engineering Management (LM-31), in force from academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Siena, Engineering Management programme website: home page and English language requirement page (undated). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Siena, International admissions. Admissions home page and general admission calendar for master's degree programmes, 2026/27 and 2027/28 intakes. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Siena. Student contribution regulations, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Engineering Management is a two-year laurea magistrale in class LM-31 (management engineering), worth 120 ECTS and taught in English. It is run by the Department of Information Engineering and Mathematics at Palazzo San Niccolò, via Roma 56, in the centre of Siena. [1][3]
The degree gives high-level skills in mathematical modelling, optimisation, decision making and the management of systems and organisations. The university describes its graduates as interdisciplinary managers with advanced problem-solving skills. It suits engineers, and graduates in economics, maths, physics, statistics or computer science with a solid quantitative base, who want to move into management roles.
What you will study
The first year is fully compulsory and mixes systems engineering with management. In the second year you take marketing and financial models, choose 12 ECTS of electives and write a thesis. Core course units in the 2026/27 study plan include: [1]
- Complex Systems and System Identification
- Discrete-Event Systems
- Production and Supply Chain Management (12 ECTS)
- Data Analysis and Business Intelligence
- Project Management and Managerial Economics
- Marketing and Innovation Management
- Models for Financial Applications
Electives include Game Theory, Business Strategy, Healthcare Technology Management Systems, Medical Devices Design and Certification, Electric System and Energy Market, and Operations and Information Systems Management, so you can build a personalised, multidisciplinary track.
How the programme is taught
The second year includes a 9 ECTS traineeship and an 18 ECTS final thesis, and the first year has 3 ECTS of activities aimed at entering the labour market. Teaching combines compulsory courses with elective units from engineering, economics and healthcare technology. Classes are in person, and attendance is not compulsory but is strongly recommended. The traineeship can be done in a department lab or at an external organisation. [2]
Career paths
Graduates are trained to develop innovative solutions inside complex organisations. Typical areas where these skills are used are:
- operations, production and supply chain management
- project and innovation management
- data analysis and business intelligence roles
- consulting on processes and decision making
- management of technology in healthcare and energy
Fees and scholarships
Siena sets tuition by the Italian ISEE and does not accept an ISEE parificato. Under the 2026/27 fee regulation, students without a valid ISEE pay a contribution set by their country of citizenship. [5] DSU Toscana winners and eligible students are exempt, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students.
How to apply from outside the EU
The Teaching Committee checks that your degree took at least three years and that its goals match one of the eligible degree classes. For a foreign degree it then assesses your personal preparation case by case, from your academic record and motivation letter, and may call you for an online test or online interview on basic maths, physics and information engineering. [1] We prepare your B2 English proof and apply on apply.unisi.it.
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants needing a visa had until 6 May 2026, with no later window. Admissions for 2027/28 open in November 2026, and the new calendar sets the closing date. Admitted students then complete Universitaly pre-enrolment for a study visa. [4]
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 Siena's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your online application on apply.unisi.it and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your DSU Toscana 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 Siena's Engineering Management master?
A degree of at least three years. Engineering degrees in classes L-7, L-8 or L-9 meet the rule directly. Degrees in economics, business, physics, computer science, maths or statistics need at least 18 credits in maths, physics or statistics and 12 in engineering, computing or business management. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
There is an admission test, normally oral, on maths, computer science and physics. Italian graduates are exempt with 95/110 from an engineering class or 105/110 from another eligible class. For foreign degrees, the committee decides case by case and may set an online test or interview. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2 or higher. Siena accepts a recognised international certificate, other valid documentation, or a paid interview that checks B2, and lists no minimum IELTS score. We check which proof of B2 your file can use. [1][3]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants needing a visa had until 6 May 2026, with no later window. Admissions for 2027/28 open in November 2026, and the new calendar sets the closing date. [4]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes, within limits. Students still completing their degree can sit the admission test if they already hold at least 150 CFU on the test date. You cannot enrol with missing entry credits. [1]
I have a B.Com, BBA or BCA. Can I apply?
Possibly. Business, economics and computing degrees follow the second route, which needs at least 18 credits in maths, physics or statistics and 12 in engineering, computing or business management. B.Com and BBA degrees with little maths or statistics often fall short, so we check your transcript first. [1]
Does the degree include an internship?
Yes. The curricular traineeship is generally worth 9 credits and can be done in a department lab or at an external organisation under an agreement with the university. The final thesis is worth 18 credits. [2]
Is Engineering Management taught in English?
Yes. The two-year, 120 credit LM-31 master is taught in English by the Department of Information Engineering and Mathematics, with classes in person in Siena. [1][2]
Can someone handle my whole application to Engineering Management at Siena?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Siena's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the DSU Toscana 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 Engineering Management?
A recognised Indian bachelor's of at least three years can qualify. A B.Tech or B.E. sits closest to the engineering classes, while a B.Sc., BCA, B.Com or BBA needs at least 18 credits in maths, physics or statistics and 12 in engineering, computing or management. You also need English at B2. The steps are the online application, the committee's assessment and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1] 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 Engineering Management are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: online application, the committee's assessment 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 Engineering Management are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: online application, the committee's assessment 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 Engineering Management 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, the committee's assessment 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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