Master in Informatics for Digital Health at University of Pisa
Two-year English-taught LM-18 master's at the University of Pisa that applies data analytics, AI and cybersecurity to healthcare, with a Digital Health Lab and internships at healthcare facilities.
Master
2 years
Pisa
English
University of Pisa
Informatics for Digital Health is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's (class LM-18) taught in English by the University of Pisa's Department of Computer Science, covering health data analytics, AI, security and telemedicine. Tuition is capped at €2,900 a year for 2026/27 and can be tuition-free for eligible students via DSU Toscana.
Entry requirements
- A bachelor's degree in computer science (L-31), information engineering (L-8), mathematics (L-35) or physics (L-30), or an equivalent foreign degree.
- Otherwise at least 72 credits, of which 36 or more in computer science or information engineering and 18 or more in maths or physics.
- English at B2 level with an international certificate such as IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge.
- Selection for non-EU applicants abroad on bachelor's grades, exam affinity with the degree and CV, with no written test.
- A declaration of value or CIMEA statement of comparability at enrolment.
About the programme
Informatics for Digital Health is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-18) worth 120 ECTS, taught in English by the Department of Computer Science of the University of Pisa. Admission is open, with no fixed number of places, and teaching takes place in Pisa.
The degree trains professionals who design, analyse and build digital platforms and software for monitoring, diagnosis, treatment and wellbeing, in the biomedical, pharmaceutical and sports sectors. It suits computer science, engineering, maths or physics graduates who want to apply computing to healthcare rather than study medicine itself.
What you will study
The course joins core computing with health applications: health information systems, telemedicine, AI-driven analysis of health data, cybersecurity for medical data, mobile health and support for drug development. Units in the 2026/27 study plan include:
- Data Analytics for Digital Health (9 ECTS)
- Algorithms and Data Structures for Data-Intensive Applications (9 ECTS)
- Artificial Intelligence for Digital Health (9 ECTS)
- Security, Privacy and Availability of Health Data (9 ECTS)
- Human-Computer Interaction: Tools and Strategies, and Computing and Networking: Resources and Tools
- Bioinformatics and Systems Biology (9 ECTS) and a Digital Health Lab (9 ECTS)
- Economic, Legal, Management, Social Aspects of Digital Health (12 ECTS)
- A final thesis worth 21 ECTS
First-year electives include Natural Language Processing for Digital Health Applications, Assistive Technologies, Biometric Systems, Metagenomics and Formal and Hybrid Methods for Medical Imaging, and the second year leaves 12 credits of free choice.
How the programme is taught
According to the course page, students work through workshops, projects and internships at healthcare facilities, alongside lectures. The Digital Health Lab in year two and the thesis give room to build and test real applications.
Career paths
The university lists roles such as digital health specialist, healthcare data analyst, information systems designer, software developer, healthcare innovation consultant and IT professional in pharmaceutical or biotech companies. Employers include healthcare organisations, pharmaceutical firms, research institutions, international organisations and health-tech start-ups.
Fees and scholarships
The department's call for its English-taught masters says the yearly fee for international students varies with the country of origin. University-wide, the 2026/27 fee tops out at €2,900 a year for students within the standard duration, regional tax included, and reductions can be requested. DSU Toscana scholarships include a tuition exemption, which means the degree can be tuition-free for eligible students. Details are on the DSU scholarship page.
How to apply from outside the EU
Holders of a non-Italian degree apply through the English-taught master's portal. In the 2026/27 round it opened on 1 December 2025, non-EU applicants living abroad had until 5 February 2026, and each application cost €30, with a maximum of two. Results were due on 9 March 2026.
After admission you complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, apply for a type D study visa and, to enrol, provide a declaration of value or a CIMEA statement of comparability.
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 Informatics for Digital Health taught in English?
Yes. It is one of three English-taught masters run by the Department of Computer Science, and applicants need an international English certificate at B2 level such as IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge.
Do I need a computer science background?
You need a bachelor's in computer science (L-31), information engineering (L-8), mathematics (L-35) or physics (L-30), or at least 72 credits with 36 in computing or information engineering and 18 in maths or physics.
Is there an entrance test?
Non-EU applicants living abroad take no written test. The department selects on bachelor's grades (CGPA), the match between your exams and the degree, and any further education or work experience in your CV.
What do students study?
Data analytics, AI, security and privacy of health data, human-computer interaction and computing infrastructure in year one, then bioinformatics, a Digital Health Lab and the economic, legal and social side of digital health in year two.
When is the deadline?
The 2027/28 call is not out yet. For 2026/27 non-EU applicants living abroad applied on the English master's portal from 1 December 2025 to 5 February 2026, paying €30 per application.
How much does it cost?
Tuition for 2026/27 is capped at €2,900 a year and depends on your country of origin. DSU Toscana scholarship winners are exempt from tuition fees, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students; the region decides awards.
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