Master in Mechanical Engineering at University of Tuscia
Two-year English-taught LM-33 master's at the University of Tuscia in Viterbo, with Manufacturing and Design or Energy tracks and a 15-credit thesis. Entry needs credits in sciences and mechanical engineering, English at B2 and an interview.
Master
2 years
Viterbo
English
University of Tuscia
Mechanical Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-33) taught in English at the University of Tuscia in Viterbo, with Manufacturing and Design or Energy tracks. Entry needs a bachelor's with at least 36 ECTS in basic sciences and 36 ECTS in mechanical engineering subjects, English at B2 and an interview. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Tuscia's Mechanical Engineering master asks for a three-year bachelor's or recognised foreign equivalent with at least 36 ECTS in maths, physics, chemistry and computing and at least 36 ECTS in mechanical and industrial engineering, plus English at B2 and a positive interview. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and credit requirements
These rules come from the current course regulation, which is undated. You need a bachelor's degree or three-year university diploma, or a recognised foreign qualification, with credits in two groups of Italian subject sectors: [1]
- At least 36 ECTS in basic sciences and computing: general and inorganic chemistry (CHIM/03), chemical fundamentals of technologies (CHIM/07), computer science (INF/01), information processing systems (ING-INF/05), geometry (MAT/03), mathematical analysis (MAT/05), mathematical physics (MAT/07), numerical analysis (MAT/08), experimental physics (FIS/01) and applied physics (FIS/07).
- At least 36 ECTS in mechanical and industrial engineering: fluid machinery (ING-IND/08), energy systems (ING-IND/09), industrial and environmental technical physics (ING-IND/10 and 11), mechanical and thermal measurements (ING-IND/12), applied mechanics (ING-IND/13), mechanical design and machine construction (ING-IND/14), industrial drawing (ING-IND/15), production technologies (ING-IND/16) and industrial plants (ING-IND/17).
For foreign degrees, the Course Council checks these requirements by assessing your academic record. Any missing credits must be made up before the interview. [1]
What this means for your transcript
Tuscia looks at the subjects on your transcript, not just your degree title, and one ECTS stands for about 25 hours of student work. [2] As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in Mechanical, Production, Industrial or Automobile Engineering, which normally covers maths, physics, thermodynamics, fluid machines and machine design.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech or B.E. in Aerospace, Mechatronics, Chemical, Civil or Electrical Engineering, which usually meets the science block but may fall short of 36 ECTS in mechanical subjects.
- Often short: a B.Sc. in Physics or Mathematics, or a BCA, which usually lacks the mechanical engineering block.
English
You need English at CEFR level B2 or higher, shown with a suitable language certificate or, without one, by passing an evaluation test run by the department. [1] For 2026/27, the university accepts official certificates such as IELTS, TOEFL, Trinity College London, Cambridge First, PTE Academic, Oxford Test of English, Aptis ESOL General or Aptis Advanced, or a certificate that your previous university studies were taught in English (Medium of Instruction). Minimum scores are not listed. [3]
Admission interview
The degree has open access, with no cap on places, and admission is by oral interview. A committee of at least three professors, appointed by the Department Council, assesses your personal preparation once any missing credits have been made up. [1][2]
2026/27 dates
The programme documents do not set a fixed application deadline. For 2026/27, enrolment could be finalised in person in Viterbo from 1 August 2026, and visa applications must be submitted to the Italian embassy or consulate by 30 November 2026. [3] Universitaly pre-enrolments are assessed in the order they are submitted. [4] The 2027/28 dates are not yet published.
Documents and non-EU steps
You submit the programme's online application form, and admitted students receive an admission letter from the Course Coordinator. Non-EU applicants living abroad then pre-enrol on Universitaly. For a master's, you upload: [3]
- Your school-leaving diploma and your bachelor's degree, earned after at least three academic years, each with an apostille or legalisation and a certified Italian translation unless issued in English. A CIMEA Statement of Verification can replace the legalisation.
- Your transcript of records.
- A Declaration of Value from the Italian embassy or consulate, a CIMEA Statement of Comparability, or an ARDI Statement of Correspondence where it applies. A legalised Diploma Supplement with all the needed information can be accepted instead.
- Your English certificate or Medium of Instruction certificate.
- Your admission letter.
Pre-enrolment is often possible before the Declaration of Value or CIMEA statement arrives, although some applicants are asked for it at that stage. One of these documents is needed to complete enrolment in Viterbo. [3]
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 Tuscia, Department of Economics, Engineering, Society and Business Organization. Didactic regulation of the Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (LM-33), undated, version linked from the programme page. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Tuscia. Mechanical Engineering programme page (location, language, admission method, credit structure, tracks and careers), undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Tuscia. How to enrol: steps for non-EU students, covering language, admission letter, Universitaly pre-enrolment, documents, visa and fees, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Tuscia. FAQs for international students, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Mechanical Engineering is a two-year laurea magistrale in class LM-33, taught in English by the Department of Economics, Engineering, Society and Business Organization (DEIM) of the University of Tuscia. Lectures take place at Campus Riello, on Largo dell'Università in Viterbo, and the degree carries 120 ECTS. [1][2]
The course suits mechanical or industrial engineering graduates who want to deepen either product design and manufacturing or energy systems. Its credits split into 51 ECTS of compulsory units, 45 ECTS of electives, 9 ECTS of further educational activities and 15 ECTS for the final thesis. [2]
What you will study
Compulsory courses (51 ECTS) deepen classical mechanical engineering: mechanical design and machine building, thermo-fluid dynamics, fluid machines, energy systems, mechanical technologies, mechanical and thermal measurements, and industrial project and plant management. [2]
For the 45 elective credits, you follow one of two specialisation paths: [1][2]
- Manufacturing and Design (42 ECTS offered): design, production and monitoring of mechanical components, machinery and plants with FEM, CFD and CAD, plus internal combustion engines, virtual prototyping, nondestructive testing and materials for additive manufacturing.
- Energy (39 ECTS offered): classical and innovative energy conversion systems, including nuclear fusion and hydrogen-based systems, energy storage and transport, energy materials, energy saving and alternative energy systems.
Courses in environmental and biosystems monitoring (15 ECTS) add water systems and machines and plants for biosystems. [2]
How the programme is taught
Teaching is campus-based in Viterbo and runs in semesters, typically October to February and March to September. It combines lectures, laboratory work, seminars, and internships or project work with companies and public bodies. [1][2]
A further 9 ECTS go to additional activities such as seminars, internships and laboratory work. The degree ends with a 15 ECTS thesis on a substantial experimental or design project, written and defended in English. You can choose full-time or part-time study. [1]
Career paths
Graduates work in technical engineering roles across several sectors: [1][2]
- Design, production and maintenance in mechanical and electromechanical industries
- Energy management and the running of power plants
- Engineering and consulting firms
- Companies and organisations in the energy sector
The degree also prepares you for doctoral study, including Tuscia's PhD in Engineering for Energy and Environment. [2]
Fees and scholarships
The University of Tuscia sets tuition by family income. International students with income or assets abroad declare them through the ISEEUP procedure, and students who do not submit an ISEEUP for 2026/27 are charged a fixed fee based on their country of origin. [3] The regional scholarship body for Lazio 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
You first submit the programme's online application form. The Course Council checks your degree against the curricular requirements, and a committee assesses your preparation in an interview. Admitted students receive an admission letter from the Course Coordinator. [1][3]
Non-EU applicants living abroad who need a visa then pre-enrol on Universitaly with the admission letter, and the International Student Office assesses pre-enrolments in the order they are submitted. [3][4] After validation you apply for a type D study visa: for 2026/27, visa applications must be submitted by 30 November 2026. Pre-enrolment is often possible before you hold a Declaration of Value or CIMEA statement, although some applicants are asked for one at that stage, and one is needed to complete enrolment in Viterbo, so we start that procedure months ahead. [3]
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 Tuscia's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your programme application form, interview booking 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 Mechanical Engineering at Tuscia?
A three-year bachelor's or recognised foreign equivalent with at least 36 ECTS in maths, physics, chemistry and computing, and at least 36 ECTS in mechanical and industrial engineering subjects such as fluid machines, energy systems and machine design. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
Admission is by oral interview. A committee of at least three professors assesses your preparation once any missing credits are made up. The degree has open access, with no cap on places. [1][2]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2. For 2026/27 the university accepts IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge First, PTE Academic and other official certificates, or a Medium of Instruction certificate from your previous degree. Without one, the department runs an evaluation test. [1][3]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
No fixed programme deadline is published. For 2026/27, visa applications must be submitted by 30 November 2026, and Universitaly pre-enrolments are assessed in the order they arrive. The 2027/28 dates are not yet published. [3][4]
I have a B.Tech in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering. Can I apply?
Possibly. These degrees usually cover the 36 science and computing credits but may fall short of 36 credits in mechanical subjects such as fluid machines, thermodynamics and machine design. Missing credits must be made up before the interview. [1]
Which tracks can I choose?
Two: Manufacturing and Design, covering FEM, CFD, CAD, additive manufacturing, engines and nondestructive testing; and Energy, covering energy conversion, nuclear fusion, hydrogen systems and energy storage. [1][2]
Do I need a Declaration of Value?
You need a Declaration of Value, a CIMEA Statement of Comparability or an equivalent document to complete enrolment in Viterbo. Pre-enrolment on Universitaly is often possible before it arrives, so we start that procedure early. [3]
Where are classes held?
At Campus Riello, Largo dell'Università, in Viterbo, run by the Department of Economics, Engineering, Society and Business Organization (DEIM). The thesis is written and defended in English. [1][2]
Can someone handle my whole application to Mechanical Engineering at Tuscia?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Tuscia'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 recognised Indian B.Tech or B.E., usually in Mechanical, Production or Industrial Engineering, can meet the rule if it includes at least 36 ECTS in maths, physics, chemistry and computing and 36 ECTS in mechanical subjects, and you need English at B2. The steps are the application form, an interview, the admission letter and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1][3] 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: programme application form, credit check and interview, 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 Mechanical Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: programme application form, credit check and interview, 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 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: programme application form, credit check and interview, 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.
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