Master in Management Engineering at University of Salento
Two-year LM-31 master's at the University of Salento in Lecce on business strategy, production, supply chains, data and innovation, with an English curriculum in Technology Management and Entrepreneurship. Entry needs industrial engineering credits and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Lecce
English
University of Salento
Management Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-31) at the University of Salento in Lecce, with an English-taught Technology Management and Entrepreneurship curriculum. Entry needs at least 36 basic and 30 characterising industrial engineering credits, English at B2 and an interview. Non-EU applicants also need a final mark of at least 70%.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Salento's Management Engineering master asks for knowledge equivalent to an Italian industrial engineering bachelor's, shown by at least 36 basic and 30 characterising credits, plus English at B2 and an interview. Non-EU applicants living abroad also need a final mark of at least 70%. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and credit rule
You need knowledge equivalent to the aims of Italy's industrial engineering bachelor's class (L-9, or class 10 under the older system). In practice you must have both: [2][4]
- At least 36 CFU in the basic subject areas of the L-9 class.
- At least 30 CFU in the characterising subject areas of the L-9 class.
Credits can come from any university course, including a bachelor's, a master's or a university master. Holders of a master's degree in engineering, or an engineering degree from the system before 1999, also have access. The requirements must be met when you apply. [2][4]
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 Salento checks your subjects against the industrial engineering class. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in Mechanical, Industrial, Production, Electrical or Chemical Engineering. Salento's 2026/27 non-EU notice steers industrial engineering graduates to this master. [1]
- Check carefully: a B.Tech in Civil, Electronics or Computer Science. These usually cover the basic maths and science credits, but the 30 industrial engineering credits depend on your units. The notice says information engineering graduates have very limited chances. [1]
- Often short: a B.Com, BBA, BA Economics or BCA. The notice says economics and management graduates have very limited chances, and these degrees rarely reach the engineering credits. [1]
Non-EU applicants living abroad also need a final mark of at least 70%. [1]
English and Italian
English at CEFR level B2 or higher. Non-EU applicants living abroad show it with a certificate from a recognised body or the competent body in their country, or with an attestation that their degree was taught in English. The interview also checks your English. No specific test scores are listed. [1]
The programme page asks non-native speakers for a certificate of adequate Italian. Without one, Italian is checked at the interview, and if the result is negative, Italian learning activities are added to your study plan. The 2026/27 department call makes an Italian language test a condition for non-EU applicants living abroad. [2][4]
Selection
There is no written test. A committee first checks the credit rule. If you meet it, you take an individual interview on MS Teams covering the basic, characterising and related subject areas and your ability to use English in the field. [1][2]
- Applicants who do not meet the credit rule are not admitted to the interview. [2]
- A bachelor's mark of at least 85/110 together with the credit rule exempts you from the technical interview, and a B2 certificate or English as a native language exempts you from the English check. [2]
- The 2026/27 non-EU notice listed 50 places. The department call reserved 20 places for non-EU applicants, 10 of them for Chinese citizens. [1][2]
2026/27 deadlines
These dates come from the 2026/27 documents. The 2027/28 calls will set new dates. [1][2]
- Non-EU notice, first round: apply by 12 January 2026, interview on 10 February 2026. Management Engineering was not in the June 2026 second round. [1]
- Department call, September session: apply by 27 August 2026, interview on 11 September 2026. The call says this is the only session open to non-EU applicants living abroad, because study visa applications had to be filed by 30 November 2026. [2]
- The call's later sessions, in December 2026, March 2027 and April 2027, were not open to non-EU applicants living abroad. [2]
Documents and non-EU steps
Applications go through the UniSalento student portal under the non-EU notice. Upload: [1]
- A full list of your bachelor's exams with credits and marks, and your final CGPA or equivalent.
- If you have finished your studies but do not yet hold the degree certificate, a document from your university confirming completion and that you are awaiting the degree.
- Your passport or another valid identity document.
- Your English certificate (B2 or higher) or medium-of-instruction attestation.
All documents must be in Italian or English, with originals and translations. Only applicants found eligible complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, which is needed for the study visa. The visa is a condition for online enrolment. [1][2]
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 Salento, Department of Engineering for Innovation. Admission notices for non-EU students living abroad, Master's degree programmes taught in English, academic year 2026/27 (first and second calls). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Salento, Department of Engineering for Innovation. Call for admission, Master's degree in Management Engineering (LM-31), academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Salento, Department of Engineering for Innovation. Teaching regulations, Master's degree in Management Engineering (LM-31), academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Salento, International Office. Management Engineering programme page, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Salento, Department of Engineering for Innovation. International students admission and funding page, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Management Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-31) run by the Department of Engineering for Innovation at the University of Salento in Lecce. From 2026/27 it has a common first part and two curricula: Technology Management and Entrepreneurship, taught in English, and Digitalisation and Sustainability, taught in Italian. [3][4]
The programme trains engineers who combine the management of product and process technologies and industrial plants with the management of company structures and processes. It covers business strategy and models, production systems, supply chains, data for decision-making, innovation management and new ventures, with digital, production and energy technologies as the main technical domains. [3][4]
What you will study
The common first year in the 2026/27 plan is worth 60 credits: [3][4]
- Business Strategies and Models (12 CFU)
- Data Management (9 CFU)
- Quality Management (9 CFU)
- Innovation Management (9 CFU)
- Advanced Business Analytics Methods (9 CFU)
- Advanced Production Systems (6 CFU)
- Advanced Project Management (6 CFU)
In the second year, all students take Supply Chain Management (9 CFU). The English curriculum adds Digital Business (9 CFU), Energy Management (6 CFU) and a choice of Enterprise Business Platforms or Technology Entrepreneurship (9 CFU). The year also includes 9 free-choice credits, which must be units taught in English, a 6 CFU traineeship, a 3 CFU Laboratory for AI Applications and a 9 CFU thesis. [3][4]
How the programme is taught
Teaching combines lectures, seminars, exercises, laboratory work, case studies, project work and visits to companies and public bodies, with talks by entrepreneurs and managers. Exams are written or oral, sometimes with technical reports, project work or business case analysis, and the course uses scientific texts in English. The final exam is the discussion of an original thesis on a project, a research topic or experimental work. [3]
Career paths
The regulations list roles in procurement and materials management, business and production organisation, logistics, project management and management control, industry analysis and investment appraisal. Graduates work in manufacturing, energy and plant engineering, transport and distribution, knowledge-intensive services such as IT and consultancy, public administration and research. Locally, Salento also points to the Dhitech, Ditne and DTA technology districts. [3]
Fees and scholarships
Eligible students can apply for the ADISU Puglia regional scholarship, and the region decides awards. Salento also points international applicants to the Invest Your Talent in Italy scholarship, which is open to permanent residents of listed countries including India, Indonesia, Brazil, Egypt and Turkey and needs its own separate application. [5]
How to apply from outside the EU
For 2026/27, Salento's non-EU notice for its English-taught engineering masters listed Management Engineering in the first round only: apply by 12 January 2026 for an interview on 10 February 2026. It was not in the June 2026 second round. [1]
The department's own 2026/27 call, published in July 2026, adds that non-EU applicants living abroad could use only the September session and had to pass an Italian language test to take part. Eligible applicants then complete Universitaly pre-enrolment and apply for a study visa. The 2027/28 calls will set the next dates. [2]
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 Salento's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your application on the UniSalento student portal, interview registration and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your ADISU Puglia 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 Salento's Management Engineering master?
Knowledge equivalent to an Italian industrial engineering bachelor's: at least 36 credits in the basic and 30 in the characterising subject areas of that class, from any university course. Non-EU applicants living abroad also need a final mark of at least 70%. [1][2]
Is there an entrance exam?
No written test. A committee checks your credits, then you take an individual interview on MS Teams on the required subject areas and your English. A mark of at least 85/110 with the credit rule exempts you from the technical part. [1][2]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at B2 or higher. Non-EU applicants can use a certificate from a recognised body or a letter confirming their degree was taught in English. No specific scores are listed, and the interview also checks your English. [1]
Do I need to know Italian?
Possibly. The programme page asks non-native speakers for Italian certification or an Italian check at the interview, with Italian activities added if needed. The 2026/27 call made an Italian test a condition for non-EU applicants living abroad. [2][4]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, the non-EU notice listed this master only in its first round, with applications by 12 January 2026. The department call allowed non-EU applicants abroad only the September session, with applications by 27 August 2026. New dates come with the 2027/28 calls. [1][2]
I have a B.Com, a BBA or a B.Tech in Computer Science. Can I apply?
It is hard. Salento's notice says economics, management and information engineering graduates have very limited chances, because the rule asks for 36 basic and 30 industrial engineering credits. A B.Tech in Mechanical, Industrial or Production Engineering is the usual route. [1][2]
Is the whole programme taught in English?
No. From 2026/27 a common first part leads to two curricula: Technology Management and Entrepreneurship in English, and Digitalisation and Sustainability in Italian. Free-choice credits must be units taught in English. [3][4]
Can someone handle my whole application to Management Engineering at Salento?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Salento's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the ADISU Puglia 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 Management Engineering?
Salento steers industrial engineering graduates to this master, so a recognised B.Tech or B.E. in Mechanical, Industrial, Production or Electrical Engineering is the natural route, while economics, management and information engineering graduates have very limited chances. You need a final mark of at least 70% and English at B2. The steps are the online application, an MS Teams interview 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 Management Engineering are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: online application, records check and interview, then 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 Management Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: online application, records check and interview, then 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 Management Engineering 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, records check and interview, then 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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