Master in Mechanical Engineering at Sapienza University of Rome
Two-year LM-33 master's at Sapienza University of Rome in machine design, thermal machines, manufacturing and industrial plants, with the Mechanical Engineering Design curriculum taught fully in English. Entry needs 54 core and 66 engineering credits and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Rome
English
Sapienza University of Rome
Mechanical Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-33) at Sapienza University of Rome, taught in Italian and English, with the Mechanical Engineering Design curriculum fully in English. Entry needs 54 CFU in maths, physics and chemistry and 66 CFU in industrial and mechanical engineering, plus English at B2. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Sapienza's Mechanical Engineering master asks for a degree or equivalent qualification with at least 54 CFU in maths, physics and chemistry and 66 CFU in industrial and mechanical engineering subjects, a personal knowledge assessment based on your degree mark, and English at B2 for the English-taught programme. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
The credit rule
Your degree, equivalent qualification or later certified university study must cover the fundamentals of mechanical and industrial engineering: at least 54 CFU in core subjects and at least 66 CFU in industrial and mechanical engineering subjects. [1]
- At least 54 CFU in maths, physics and chemistry: at least 27 of them in three or more courses in mathematical analysis, geometry, experimental physics and mathematical physics (sectors CHIM/07, ING-INF/05, MAT/03, MAT/05 to 09 and FIS/01).
- At least 18 CFU in three or more courses in fluid mechanics, electrical engineering and electrical machines, metallurgy and materials science (sectors ING-IND/06, 21, 22, 31 and 32).
- At least 48 CFU in four or more modules across the three mechanical engineering areas: design (ICAR/08 and ING-IND/12 to 15), energy systems and energy conversion (ING-IND/08, 09 and 10), and mechanical technology and industrial plants (ING-IND/16 and 17).
The Mechanical Engineering Area Educational Board (CADIMe) checks the sectors of your courses and, for degrees from other universities or other fields, may analyse your syllabuses. Applicants from other universities or other engineering fields can ask CADIMe for a preliminary assessment. [1]
What this means for your transcript
Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit, and CADIMe looks at your subjects and syllabuses, not just your total. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in Mechanical Engineering with engineering maths, physics, fluid mechanics, electrical engineering, materials, machine design, thermal engineering and manufacturing.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech or B.E. in Production, Industrial, Automobile, Aerospace or Mechatronics Engineering often covers most blocks but can fall short in one area, such as energy systems, metallurgy or electrical machines.
- Often short: a B.Tech in Civil, Electrical, Electronics or Computer Science, or a B.Sc. in Physics or Mathematics, usually lacks the 48 mechanical credits. A BCA, B.Com, BBA or BA usually lacks the science and engineering blocks.
Missing requirements can be made up through single examinations set by CADIMe. Your degree average decides how much: with 27/30 or above, up to two subject areas; with 24/30 to under 27/30, up to one. [1]
English
English at B2 or above is required for degree programmes taught in English. The call recognises English activities at B2 within your first degree, a certificate from those the programme recognises, or the Faculty's advanced language courses. It does not list specific test scores. [1]
The US double-degree curricula ask for English certified by TOEFL or GRE. [1]
Personal knowledge assessment and selection
Personal knowledge is assessed from your degree mark. If your final mark is below 90/110, or your ECTS-weighted average is below 22/30, enrolment depends on passing a personal knowledge test based on a published syllabus. If CADIMe assigned at least two single courses, an average of 24/30 or more in those courses can count instead. [1]
For the Mechanical Engineering Design curriculum, taught entirely in English, students of foreign nationality are admitted only after a preliminary selection under Sapienza's annual call, and the minimum final degree mark is the equivalent of 24/30. [1]
2026/27 deadlines
Eligibility checks opened on 2 July 2026 and are requested on Infostud (code 33494). Non-EU applicants needing a student visa had one date: 15 September 2026. Other applicants can choose 15 October, 17 November or 17 December 2026, and 14 January 2027 is reserved for Sapienza graduates. [1]
Applicants still finishing a degree could apply if they graduate by 19 December 2026 (other Italian or international universities) or 23 January 2027 (Sapienza). [1]
Non-EU applicants living abroad
Non-EU citizens living abroad who need a student visa and choose the English-taught programme must hold a pre-acceptance letter. Those who choose the Italian-taught programme do not need one, but must pass Sapienza's Italian test at B2 or hold an Italian certificate at B2 or above. After a positive outcome, you complete enrolment for the two-year master's as Sapienza sets out for holders of foreign qualifications. [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.
- Sapienza University of Rome, Faculty of Civil and Industrial Engineering. Admission procedure for the Master's degree programme in Mechanical Engineering (LM-33) with assessment of entry requirements and personal knowledge, academic year 2026-2027, Infostud code 33494. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Sapienza University of Rome, Mechanical Engineering programme home and presentation pages (degree class, teaching languages, curricula, department, accreditation and career outcomes), undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Mechanical Engineering is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-33) at Sapienza University of Rome. It is run by the Faculty of Civil and Industrial Engineering and the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, with teaching in person in Rome. Sapienza lists the programme as taught in Italian and English. [1][2]
The degree balances core mechanical engineering with related fields. Core topics include the design of machines, components and systems, thermal machines, manufacturing systems, industrial plants, mechanical and thermal measurements and materials, alongside applied mathematics, solid and structural mechanics, industrial automation and economics. Sapienza notes that the programme has held EUR-ACE accreditation for years. [2]
Curricula and teaching language
Courses are compulsory or elective and are grouped into curricula: Mechanical Design, Vehicles, Mechatronics, Industrial Production, Energy and Mechanical Engineering Design. The Mechanical Engineering Design curriculum is taught entirely in English. [2]
Three further curricula lead to a double degree: Automation with New York University Tandon School of Engineering, Materials with Georgia Tech and Computational Mechanics with Sorbonne Université. For the US double degrees, the 2026/27 call asks for a final degree mark of at least 101 and English certified by TOEFL or GRE. [1][2]
Careers
Graduates work in mechanical, electromechanical and mechatronics manufacturing, energy production and conversion, vehicles, and automation and robotics, as well as in research and technological innovation in public and private organisations. Others go on to a PhD by selection, or to professional practice after the state exam for Section A of the professional register. [2]
Fees and scholarships
Sapienza sets tuition by family income (ISEE). The regional scholarship body for Rome is DiSCo Lazio, and its scholarship winners also get a tuition waiver, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. The region decides scholarship awards.
How to apply from outside the EU
Non-EU applicants living abroad who need a student visa and choose the English-taught programme must hold a pre-acceptance letter. For 2026/27, the eligibility check for this group had a single deadline: 15 September 2026. The check is requested through Sapienza's Infostud system using code 33494. [1]
After a positive eligibility check and personal knowledge assessment, students complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, apply for a type D study visa and enrol by paying the first fee instalment. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [1]
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 Sapienza's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your eligibility check, pre-acceptance request and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your DiSCo Lazio 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 Sapienza's Mechanical Engineering master?
A degree with at least 54 CFU in maths, physics and chemistry, 27 of them in analysis, geometry and physics, plus 66 CFU in industrial engineering: 18 in fluid mechanics, electrical engineering and materials, and 48 in mechanical design, energy systems and manufacturing. [1]
Is Mechanical Engineering at Sapienza taught in English?
Sapienza lists the programme as taught in Italian and English. The Mechanical Engineering Design curriculum is taught entirely in English. Other curricula include Mechanical Design, Vehicles, Mechatronics, Industrial Production and Energy, plus three double-degree tracks. [2]
Is there an entrance exam?
No general written test. A personal knowledge test applies only if your final degree mark is below 90/110 or your weighted average is below 22/30. For the English-taught Mechanical Engineering Design curriculum, foreign nationals also go through a preliminary selection with a minimum mark equal to 24/30. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at B2 or above for programmes taught in English. The 2026/27 call accepts B2 English activities in your first degree, a certificate the programme recognises, or the Faculty's advanced language courses. It lists no IELTS scores, so we check which proof of B2 your file can use. [1]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants needing a student visa had one eligibility-check date: 15 September 2026. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [1]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes, if you graduate in time. For 2026/27, applicants finishing a degree at another Italian or international university had to graduate by 19 December 2026. [1]
I have a B.Tech in Civil, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering. Can I apply?
Possibly. These degrees usually cover the maths and physics block, but the call also asks for 48 CFU across mechanical design, energy systems and manufacturing. Missing areas can be made up through single examinations: up to two areas with an average of 27/30 or above, or one with 24/30 to under 27/30. [1]
What careers does the degree lead to?
Graduates work in mechanical, electromechanical and mechatronics manufacturing, energy, vehicles, and automation and robotics, or in research and innovation. Others continue to a PhD or to professional practice after the state exam. [2]
Can someone handle my whole application to Mechanical Engineering at Sapienza?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Sapienza's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the DiSCo Lazio 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 Mechanical Engineering?
A B.Tech or B.E. in Mechanical Engineering can meet the rule if it has 54 credits in maths, physics and chemistry and 66 in industrial and mechanical engineering subjects, and you also need English at B2. For the English curriculum, foreign nationals need a final mark equal to at least 24/30. The steps are the eligibility check, a pre-acceptance letter 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 Mechanical Engineering are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: eligibility check, 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 Mechanical Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: eligibility check, 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 Mechanical 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: eligibility check, 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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