Master in Informatics for Digital Health at University of Pisa

Detailed entry requirements

Pisa's Informatics for Digital Health master asks for a three-year degree in computer science, information engineering, maths or physics, or at least 72 credits in these areas, plus English at B2. Non-EU applicants living abroad are selected on their CGPA, how well their exams fit the degree and their CV. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]

Degree and the 72-credit rule

The general requirement is a three-year degree in one of these Italian classes, or a recognised equivalent: [2]

• Computer Science: class L-31.
• Information Engineering: class L-8.
• Mathematics: class L-35.
• Physics: class L-30.

With a three-year degree from another class, you can be admitted if you have at least 72 CFU in computer science, computer engineering, bioengineering, mathematics or physics (sectors INF/01, ING-INF/05, ING-INF/06, MAT and FIS). At least 36 of these must be in computer science or computer engineering (INF/01 or ING-INF/05), and at least 18 in mathematics or physics. [2]

For a degree obtained abroad that is equivalent to a three-year bachelor's, the Course Council assesses whether your credits match these requirements. [2]

What this means for your transcript

Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit, and the Course Council looks at your subjects, not just your total. As a guide, based on the rule above:

• Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science or IT, or a B.Sc. in Computer Science with solid maths.
• Check carefully: a BCA or B.Sc. IT usually has the 36 computing credits but can fall short on the 18 maths or physics credits. A B.Tech in Biomedical Engineering or Electronics often has the maths and physics but needs 36 credits in computer science or computer engineering.
• Often short: a B.Sc. in Biology or Biotechnology, a B.Pharm, a B.Com, BBA or BA, which rarely reach 36 computing credits.

English

English at CEFR level B2 or higher. [2]

The department asks for an international English certificate at B2 level, such as IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge, and you upload it with your application. Minimum scores for each test are not published. [4][5]

Selection

The programme has open admission, with no fixed number of places. [2][3]

For 2026/27, non-EU applicants living outside Italy were selected on three things: their bachelor's grades (CGPA), how closely their transcript exams match the master's, and any further education or work experience in their CV. The call also asks for a solid background and high motivation, and it does not mention a written test. [1]

Under the teaching regulations, your preparation in the foundations of computing and in English is checked by evaluating your curriculum, with a test on specific topics if needed. Graduates in Computer Science (L-31) or Computer Engineering (L-8) are considered adequately prepared, subject to the English check. [2]

2026/27 deadlines

Non-EU applicants living outside Italy could apply from November 2025 until 5 February 2026 (Anywhere on Earth). Admission or rejection notices came by 9 March 2026, and classes start in person in Pisa in mid-September 2026. Admitted students could finalise registration until 31 December 2026. [1]

EU citizens and non-EU citizens with an Italian residence permit could apply until 31 August 2026. The 2027/28 dates are set by the next call. [4]

Documents and non-EU steps

Applications go through the University of Pisa's portal for English-taught master's degrees. You upload an identity document, your degree certificate, your transcript of records, an English certificate at B2 or higher, a CV and a motivation letter. [5]

Each applicant can submit up to two applications. [1]

Non-EU applicants living abroad upload the admission letter and their bachelor's diploma for Universitaly pre-enrolment, and the university validates it before the visa application. To enrol, you provide your diploma, transcript and admission letter, plus a declaration of value with a legalised Italian translation of the diploma, or an ENIC-NARIC certificate such as a CIMEA statement of comparability. [5]

The call asks admitted students to start the visa process straight away, because in past years some admitted students could not enrol after visa delays. [1]

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.

1. University of Pisa, Department of Computer Science. Call for applications of non-EU citizens residing outside Italy, Master's degree programmes in Computer Science, Data Science and Business Informatics, and Informatics for Digital Health, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
2. University of Pisa, Department of Computer Science. Extract of the teaching regulations, Master's degree in Informatics for Digital Health (LM-18), academic year 2025/26. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
3. University of Pisa, Informatics for Digital Health programme pages (university course catalogue and Department of Computer Science), study plan for students enrolling in 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
4. University of Pisa, Department of Computer Science. Master's degrees offered in English, admission deadlines and English requirement, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
5. University of Pisa. Enrolment in a Master's degree taught in English: procedure for students with foreign qualifications, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
6. University of Pisa. Tuition fees for degree courses, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.

What bachelor's degree do I need for Pisa's Informatics for Digital Health master?

A three-year degree in computer science (L-31), information engineering (L-8), maths (L-35) or physics (L-30), or an equivalent. With another degree you need at least 72 credits in computing, bioengineering, maths or physics, including 36 in computer science or computer engineering and 18 in maths or physics. [2]

Is there an entrance exam?

The 2026/27 call for non-EU applicants abroad selects on your CGPA, how closely your exams match the degree, and further education or work in your CV. It does not mention a written test, although the regulations allow one if the committee needs it. [1][2]

What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?

English at B2 or higher, shown by an international certificate such as IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge, uploaded with your application. The department does not publish minimum scores for each test, so we check that your certificate shows B2. [2][4]

When is the deadline for non-EU students?

For 2026/27, non-EU applicants living outside Italy could apply from November 2025 until 5 February 2026, and results came out by 9 March 2026. The next call sets the 2027/28 dates. [1]

I have a BCA or a B.Sc. in Biotechnology. Can I apply?

Possibly. A BCA usually has the 36 computing credits but can fall short on the 18 maths or physics credits. A Biotechnology degree is often short on computing credits. Both need 72 credits in total across computing, bioengineering, maths or physics, so we check your transcript subject by subject. [2]

What do students study?

Data analytics, algorithms, AI, security and privacy of health data, human-computer interaction and computing infrastructure in year one, then bioinformatics, a Digital Health Lab, the economic, legal and social side of digital health and a 21-credit thesis in year two. [3]

What careers does it lead to?

The university points to the health, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and sports sectors, where demand is growing for people who combine software and biomedical skills. Graduates can also sit the Italian state exam to qualify as an engineer in section A. [3]

How do fees and scholarships work?

The fee for international students depends on the country of origin. DSU Toscana scholarship winners are exempt from tuition, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students. [1][6]

Can someone handle my whole application to Informatics for Digital Health at Pisa?

Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Pisa'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 Informatics for Digital Health?

An Indian B.Tech, B.E. or B.Sc. in computer science or IT can meet the degree rule. Other degrees, such as biotechnology, need at least 72 credits in computing, bioengineering, maths or physics, with 36 in computing and 18 in maths or physics. Selection weighs your CGPA, exam fit and CV, and you need English at B2. The steps are the portal application, the admission 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 Informatics for Digital Health are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: portal application, admission 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 Informatics for Digital Health are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: portal application, admission 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 Informatics for Digital Health 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: portal application, admission 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.