Master in Industrial Bioengineering at University of Naples Federico II
Two-year English-taught LM-21 master's at Federico II in Naples that joins industrial engineering with biology to design medical devices, with tracks in theranostics or biomedical device design. Entry needs 27 engineering credits, a 24/30 average and B2 English.
Master
2 years
Naples
English
University of Naples Federico II
Industrial Bioengineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-21) taught entirely in English at the University of Naples Federico II. Entry needs an engineering bachelor's with at least 27 credits in thermodynamics, materials, chemical engineering and bioengineering subjects, a 24/30 average or a CGPA of 8.00 for foreign graduates, and English at B2. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Federico II's Industrial Bioengineering master asks for an engineering bachelor's (Italian class L-8 or L-9, or a foreign degree assessed case by case) with at least 27 CFU in four industrial engineering sectors, a compulsory preparation check based on a weighted average of 24/30 (a CGPA of at least 8.00 out of 10 for foreign graduates) and an English certificate at B2. These rules come from the course regulations in force since 2023/24 and the course's admission page. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and credit rule
The regulations admit graduates of Italian class L-8 (information engineering) or L-9 (industrial engineering) who have at least 27 CFU in total across these sectors: [1]
- ING-IND/11: environmental technical physics
- ING-IND/22: materials science and technology
- ING-IND/24: principles of chemical engineering
- ING-IND/34: industrial bioengineering
The coordination commission also looks at how your credits are spread and at specific courses, and can accept equivalent credits from other sectors if it gives reasons. You cannot enrol without the minimum curricular requirements. [1]
Federico II graduates in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering or Biomedical Engineering meet the credit rule automatically. Degrees from abroad are assessed case by case, and the course's admission page says graduates in biomedical, materials or chemical engineering can generally be admitted. [2]
If you are short of credits
The commission chooses how you make up missing credits, depending on how many and which ones: [1]
- single courses and exams at Federico II before enrolment;
- enrolment in a bachelor's that gives direct access, on a shortened route with a study plan that includes the missing subjects;
- enrolment in the master's with an alignment study plan, without extra credits.
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 the commission looks at your subjects, not just your total. [1] As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in Biomedical, Chemical or Materials Engineering with courses in thermodynamics, transport phenomena, materials science and biomaterials.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech or B.E. in Mechanical, Polymer, Metallurgical or Biotechnology Engineering, or in Electronics with biomedical options, which may cover thermodynamics or materials but few chemical engineering or bioengineering credits.
- Often short: a B.Sc. in Biology, Biotechnology or Chemistry, a B.Pharm or a computer science degree, which are not engineering degrees like Italian classes L-8 and L-9 and usually lack the industrial engineering blocks.
Grades and personal preparation
A check of your personal preparation is compulsory, and only applicants who meet the credit rule can take it. You are exempt if your weighted average in your bachelor's exams is at least 24 out of 30. [1]
Below that, the commission decides on your application with a final judgment. It may weigh your grades in key courses or set an interview or test, and it states what you must do to be admitted. [1]
For graduates from abroad, the course's admission page asks for a CGPA of at least 8.00 out of 10, on a scale where 6.00 is the minimum pass. [2]
English
You need documented ability to use English correctly, written and spoken, shown by a certificate at B2 or higher on the CEFR scale or an equivalent assessment. The course runs placement tests with the university language centre (CLA) from time to time. [1]
The course's admission page asks graduates from abroad for a suitable English certificate. Neither document lists specific tests or minimum scores. [2]
Deadlines
The course regulations do not set application dates. For 2026/27, Federico II's international admission page gave non-EU applicants living abroad until 15 June 2026 to pre-enrol on Universitaly, and until 30 November 2026 to submit the visa application at the Italian embassy or consulate. The next notice sets the 2027/28 dates. [4]
Documents and non-EU steps
Graduates from abroad fill in the course's online form and follow its instructions. If the outcome is positive, a pre-acceptance letter can be issued on request to support the student visa application. [2]
Non-EU applicants living abroad then pre-enrol on Universitaly, naming Federico II, this degree and the embassy or consulate where they will apply for the visa. Pre-enrolment alone does not grant admission. [4] To have your foreign qualification assessed and to enrol, Federico II asks for: [2][4]
- a Diploma Supplement and your exam history
- a CIMEA certificate or a declaration of value from the Italian embassy or consulate
- translations and legalisations where required
- at enrolment: a passport copy, the application form, a passport photo, an Italian tax code and proof of your residence permit application
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 Naples Federico II, Polytechnic and Basic Sciences School, Department of Chemical, Materials and Industrial Production Engineering (DICMAPI). Course regulations, Master's degree in Industrial Bioengineering (class LM-21), in force from academic year 2023/2024. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Naples Federico II, DICMAPI. Industrial Bioengineering admission page (requirements, fees and grants), undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Naples Federico II, orientation portal. Industrial Bioengineering programme page and study plan, updated for academic year 2025/2026. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Naples Federico II, international office. Admission regulation for international students, with 2026 pre-enrolment and visa deadlines. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Industrial Bioengineering is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-21, biomedical engineering) worth 120 ECTS and taught entirely in English.
It is run by the Department of Chemical, Materials and Industrial Production Engineering (DICMAPI) within the Polytechnic and Basic Sciences School of the University of Naples Federico II. The degree has no more than 12 exams, including the final exam. [1]
The course joins industrial engineering with the biological and medical sciences to design, develop and manufacture diagnostic and therapeutic devices. It covers device design, manufacturing processes and regulatory affairs alongside biochemistry, cell biology, data analysis and modelling.
It suits information or industrial engineering graduates who want to work on medical technology.
What you will study
A shared core runs through all four semesters, and you add one of two tracks: Data Driven Design and Modelling in Theranostics, or Design and Technologies for Biomedical Devices.
The plan includes 27 credits of track courses, 15 credits of free choices (which can form a Minor in Applied Machine Learning), 3 credits of other activities and a 15 credit thesis. Units include:
- Design of Biomedical Devices and Bioinformatics and Data Analysis (9 ECTS each)
- Biochemistry, and Cell and Molecular Biology (6 ECTS each)
- Microfluidics for Lab-on-Chip, and Analysis and Simulation of Structures in Biomechanics
- Tissue Engineering and Organ-on-Chip Technologies and Nanomedicine (9 ECTS each)
- Theranostics track: Diagnostic Devices, Machine Learning Methods for Biomedical Data, Engineering and Modelling of Biosystems, and Neuroengineering or Organic Bioelectronics
- Devices track: Thermodynamics in Living Systems, Transport Phenomena in Living Systems, Endoprostheses and Artificial Organs, and Bioprinting and Biofabrication or Continuum Modelling in Mechanobiology
How the programme is taught
The 3 credits of other activities can come from lab work in DICMAPI or other university labs, internships in research labs or companies, workplace safety training, seminars or relevant MOOCs.
The thesis is a research project agreed with a supervisor, carried out in university labs, research institutions or companies, or abroad through Erasmus+ and Erasmus Traineeship.
Career paths
The university describes graduates working across the biomedical and healthcare industry, bringing new devices to market.
- medical device companies: product engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance and R&D
- pharmaceutical companies: drug delivery systems, including nanomedicine
- diagnostics: imaging and lab-on-a-chip tools for early detection
- public and private research on regenerative medicine and nanomedicine
- biomedical consulting on certification and market entry
- cosmetics and nutraceuticals
Fees and scholarships
The course's admission page and Federico II's international admission page state that non-EU students are exempt from the tuition fee, so the programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. [2][4]
Other students pay an ISEE-based contribution. ADISURC runs Campania's DSU grants, and Federico II promotes its international courses through Study in Naples grants, so this degree can be tuition-free for eligible students.
How to apply from outside the EU
Graduates from abroad fill in the course's online form and are assessed case by case. They need a CGPA of at least 8.00 out of 10 and a suitable English certificate. [2]
If the outcome is positive, we request a pre-acceptance letter to support your visa application.
We then pre-enrol you on Universitaly for Federico II and this degree. For 2026/27, Federico II's pre-enrolment deadline was 15 June 2026, and visa applications had to be submitted by 30 November 2026. Enrolment needs your Diploma Supplement, CIMEA certificate or declaration of value, and translations or legalisations where required. The 2027/28 dates are not published yet. [2][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 Federico II's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your online application for the course's case-by-case review, pre-acceptance letter request 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 Federico II's Industrial Bioengineering master?
An engineering bachelor's in Italian class L-8 or L-9 with at least 27 CFU across environmental technical physics, materials science, chemical engineering principles and industrial bioengineering. Degrees from abroad are assessed case by case, and biomedical, materials or chemical engineering graduates can generally be admitted. [1][2]
What grades do I need?
A weighted average of at least 24 out of 30 exempts you from the preparation check. Graduates from abroad need a CGPA of at least 8.00 out of 10. Below the threshold, the commission decides on your application and may set an interview or test. [1][2]
Is there an entrance exam?
No general entrance exam. The commission checks your credits and then your personal preparation from your average mark. If your average is below 24 out of 30, it may weigh your grades in key courses or set an interview or test. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
You need an English certificate at B2 or higher on the CEFR scale, or an equivalent assessment. The regulations and the admission page do not name specific tests or scores, so we check which certificate your file can use. [1][2]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, Federico II gave non-EU applicants living abroad until 15 June 2026 to pre-enrol on Universitaly and until 30 November 2026 to submit the visa application. The 2027/28 dates are not yet published. [4]
I have a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Biotechnology. Can I apply?
Possibly, but check carefully. You need 27 credits across thermodynamics, materials, chemical engineering and bioengineering. Mechanical degrees often cover thermodynamics and materials but little bioengineering, and biotechnology degrees can lack the engineering blocks. Missing credits can be made up through single courses or an alignment plan. [1]
Is Industrial Bioengineering taught in English?
Yes. The regulations state that the course is delivered entirely in English, and you need an English certificate at B2 or higher to be admitted. [1]
What are the two tracks?
After a shared core in biology, biomedical data analysis, microfluidics, tissue engineering and nanomedicine, you choose Data Driven Design and Modelling in Theranostics, or Design and Technologies for Biomedical Devices. The plan adds 15 elective credits, 3 credits of other activities and a 15 credit thesis. [3]
Can someone handle my whole application to Industrial Bioengineering at Federico II?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Federico II'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 Industrial Bioengineering?
A recognised Indian engineering bachelor's, such as a B.Tech or B.E. in Biomedical, Chemical or Materials Engineering, can meet the degree rule if it covers at least 27 credits in thermodynamics, materials, chemical engineering and bioengineering subjects. You also need a CGPA of at least 8.00 out of 10 and English at B2. The steps are the online application, a pre-acceptance letter and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1][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 Industrial Bioengineering are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: online application for a case-by-case review, a pre-acceptance letter 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 Industrial Bioengineering are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: online application for a case-by-case review, a pre-acceptance letter 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 Industrial Bioengineering 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 a case-by-case review, a pre-acceptance letter 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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