Master in Mechatronic Engineering at Polytechnic University of Turin
Two-year English-taught LM-25 master at Politecnico di Torino combining electronics, mechanics, electrical drives, control and computing, with six tracks from Industry 4.0 to eMobility and space. Entry needs 40 plus 60 subject credits, a syllabus review and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Turin
English
Polytechnic University of Turin
Mechatronic Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-25) taught in English at Politecnico di Torino in Turin. Entry needs a bachelor's with at least 40 credits in maths, physics, chemistry and computing and 60 more in engineering subjects, a course syllabus, and English at B2 (IELTS 5.5). Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Mechatronic Engineering asks for a bachelor's degree or recognised foreign equivalent with at least 40 credits in maths, physics, chemistry and computing fundamentals and 60 more in engineering subjects, a suitable academic record, a course syllabus, and English at B2 with IELTS 5.5 as the listed minimum. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and credit requirement
You need a bachelor's degree or three-year university diploma, or a foreign academic qualification from an accredited university earned after at least 15 years of total education, counting primary school, secondary school and university. [1]
Italian degrees in classes L-8 (Information Engineering) and L-9 (Industrial Engineering) meet the curricular requirements automatically. Every other degree must include: [1]
- At least 40 credits in basic subjects: chemistry fundamentals (CHIM/07), physics (FIS/01, FIS/03), computer engineering (ING-INF/05), and algebra, geometry, mathematical analysis and numerical analysis (MAT/02, MAT/03, MAT/05, MAT/08).
- At least 60 credits in engineering subjects: physics (FIS/01, FIS/04), hydraulics (ICAR/01), aerospace, mechanical, thermal, manufacturing and industrial engineering, measurements, metallurgy, electrical engineering and drives, bioengineering and engineering management (ING-IND/04, 05, 08, 10, 12 to 17, 21, 31, 32, 34 and 35), electronics, electromagnetic fields, telecommunications, automation, computer engineering, bioengineering and electronic measurements (ING-INF/01 to 07), and the sociology of work and organisations (SPS/09).
Credits in sectors shared by both groups count first towards the 40-credit group. The programme lead can recognise credits in other sectors as equivalent and can admit you with up to 10 missing credits; a larger gap needs the Collegio Coordinator's approval. Missing credits must be made up before enrolment, through single courses for gaps of up to 60 credits. [1]
PoliTo's 2026/27 course table recommends a background in any field of engineering. Students in a five or six-year single-cycle degree who have not graduated need at least 15 years of total education, 3 of them at university, and at least 180 ECTS. [1][3]
What this means for your transcript
As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics (ECE or EEE), Instrumentation, Aerospace or Biomedical Engineering, with solid maths and physics.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science or IT, where computer engineering credits count in both groups but professors also check how well your studies fit mechatronics, and a B.Tech in Civil or Chemical Engineering, where many core subjects sit outside the listed sectors.
- Often short: a B.Sc. in Physics or Mathematics, a BCA or B.Sc. IT, which can cover the 40-credit group but rarely reach 60 engineering credits, and a B.Com, BBA or BA.
Professors read your transcript with the syllabus you upload, so a full and clear syllabus matters for this programme. [1][3] The programme page also offers four review documents, in electronics, computer science, controls and mechanics, to help you assess your preparation before applying. [4]
English
Certified English at CEFR level B2 or higher, with IELTS 5.5 as the listed minimum for this programme. Other certificates are accepted under PoliTo's certificate table, and no Italian is required for admission. [1][2][3]
- Exemption: a degree earned after an English-medium path at a university in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore and other listed countries, or a degree from the US, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand, replaces the certificate. You upload an official statement from your university that English was the medium of instruction. [2]
- Sharing scores: TOEFL and TOEIC results are sent with code C285, and Cambridge results are shared online with your Candidate ID. [2]
For the visa, the embassy may ask for extra documents such as a language certificate, so we check this for your file. [2]
Selection
There is no entrance test. The admissions office first checks that you meet the general requirements and have uploaded every document. Professors from the programme, appointed by the Collegio Coordinator, then assess your academic performance and how well your previous university studies fit the degree, through the Apply@polito platform. [1][2]
- Syllabus: required for Mechatronic Engineering. [3]
- GRE: optional but highly valued; you can upload the GRE General Test score report as your one optional extra document. [2][3]
The result is eligible, a conditional offer (eligible, but you still need to finish your bachelor's), or not eligible. A positive evaluation is valid only for the academic year you apply for, and deferrals are not possible. [1][2]
2026/27 deadlines
For 2026/27, applicants with a non-Italian qualification had two calls: [2]
- First call: 19 December 2025 to 13 February 2026 at 2 p.m. Italian time, with results on 15 April 2026 and an indicative Universitaly deadline of 30 June 2026.
- Second call: 18 March to 20 April 2026 at 2 p.m. Italian time, with results on 22 June 2026 and an indicative Universitaly deadline of 15 July 2026.
- Enrolment: online from 31 July to 5 October 2026, with the type D study visa uploaded by 30 November 2026.
A third call in November 2026 is reserved for EU applicants and non-EU applicants already living in Italy. The 2027/28 calls are not yet published and will set the new dates. [2]
Documents and non-EU steps
You apply online on Apply@polito with one application per call, choosing up to two master's programmes in order of preference, and a €50 non-refundable fee. [2]
- Required uploads: passport, CV, bachelor's degree certificate or an official document with your expected graduation date, an official transcript showing the grading and credit systems, the syllabus of your courses, and your English certificate or exemption statement. [2][3]
- Format: documents on letterhead, stamped and signed. Documents not in Italian, English, French or Spanish are merged with an official English or Italian translation. [2]
- Optional: one extra document, such as a GRE report, a recommendation or motivation letter, or proof of relevant training or work. [2]
- No changes after submission: incomplete applications are rejected and cannot be resubmitted in the same academic year. [2]
- For enrolment: a declaration of value, CIMEA statement of comparability or Diploma Supplement, plus the type D study visa and an Italian fiscal code. An ARDI certificate of correspondence can replace the CIMEA statement. [2]
Non-EU applicants living abroad then complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, which PoliTo validates only once you are eligible and have uploaded your bachelor's degree. [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.
- Politecnico di Torino, Department of Electronics and Telecommunications. Academic regulations, Master's degree in Mechatronic Engineering (LM-25), academic year 2026/27, issued by Rector's Decree no. 525 of 28 May 2026. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Politecnico di Torino, Admissions and Enrolment. Applicants with a non-Italian qualification, Master's degree programmes, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Politecnico di Torino. Course-specific requirements for Master's degree programmes, applicants with a non-Italian qualification, academic year 2026/27, updated 19 December 2025. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Politecnico di Torino, Mechatronic Engineering programme page, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Mechatronic Engineering is a two-year master's degree in class LM-25 (Automation Engineering), taught in English at the main campus of Politecnico di Torino in Turin. It is run by the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications within the Collegio of Computer, Cinema and Mechatronic Engineering. Access is uncapped, subject to an evaluation of your admission requirements. [1][4]
The degree teaches you to integrate electronics, mechanics, electrical drives, automatic control and information technology from the very start of the design process. It suits engineering graduates who want to design and build machines and systems where hardware, software and control work together.
What you will study
The first year covers the core of mechatronics, such as system modelling, electronic systems, automatic control and robotics, together with a first course of your track. You also take basic units chosen according to your bachelor's class. Two courses, Networked Control Systems and Sensors, Embedded Systems and Algorithms for Service Robotics, serve students from hybrid backgrounds, and other students can take them as free credits. In the second year the focus moves to specialist topics and laboratory work, with two core courses of your track and free credits to widen your profile. The six tracks are: [1]
- Control Technologies for Industry 4.0
- Software Technologies for Automation
- HW and Embedded Systems for Industry 4.0
- Technologies for eMobility
- Industrial Technologies and Applications
- Technologies for Space Applications
How the programme is taught
The degree ends with a thesis worth 30 ECTS, about one semester of full-time work. You can instead combine an 18 ECTS thesis with a 12 ECTS internship. The thesis is supervised by a Politecnico professor and can be carried out at a company or organisation in Italy or abroad. The thesis and its presentation are in English. [1]
Career paths
The 2026/27 regulations describe two professional profiles: [1]
- Mechatronic systems designer: design, planning and management of complex systems in public or private manufacturing and service companies, large or small
- Mechatronic systems integrator: integrating commercial components in interdisciplinary teams at automation companies and manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace and robotics industries
The programme page adds engineering, manufacturing, operation and maintenance of mechatronic equipment, and laboratory and facility management. [4]
Fees and scholarships
Politecnico di Torino charges tuition according to citizenship or residence and grants reductions based on family income, with the figures set in its yearly fee rules. You can also apply to EDISU Piemonte, the regional right-to-study body, for a scholarship and, if you cannot reach campus within 60 minutes by public transport, a place in university housing. With a family abroad, we help you submit the foreign income and asset documents so that EDISU can calculate an ISEE parificato.
How to apply from outside the EU
The syllabus of your bachelor's courses goes with your application, as Mechatronic Engineering requires it, and a GRE score is optional but highly valued. [3] Applications are made on Apply@PoliTO, where you pay a €50 non-refundable fee and can rank up to two master's programmes. For 2026/27 the first call closed on 13 February 2026 and the second on 20 April 2026, with results on 15 April and 22 June 2026. [2] The 2027/28 calls are not yet published and will set the new dates.
Eligible applicants then complete Universitaly pre-enrolment and apply for a type D study visa; enrolment requires a declaration of value, CIMEA statement of comparability or Diploma Supplement. [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 PoliTo's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your Apply@polito application with your syllabus, supporting documents and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your EDISU Piemonte 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 Mechatronic Engineering at PoliTo?
A bachelor's degree or recognised foreign equivalent with at least 40 credits in maths, physics, chemistry and computing fundamentals and at least 60 more in engineering subjects such as mechanics, electrical engineering, electronics and automation. The programme lead can accept up to 10 missing credits. [1]
Is there an entrance test? Do I need the GRE?
No entrance test. Professors on the programme evaluate your academic record and how well your studies fit the degree, using the syllabus you upload. The GRE is optional, but PoliTo lists it as highly valued for this programme. [1][3]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at B2 or higher, with IELTS 5.5 as the listed minimum. A degree taught in English in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and other listed countries can replace the certificate, with an official medium-of-instruction statement. [1][2][3]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, the calls for foreign qualifications ran from 19 December 2025 to 13 February 2026 and from 18 March to 20 April 2026, both closing at 2 p.m. Italian time. The 2027/28 calls are not yet published. [2]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. You upload an official document with your expected graduation date and can receive a conditional offer. PoliTo validates Universitaly pre-enrolment only once your degree is uploaded, and for 2026/27 enrolment closed on 5 October 2026. [2]
I have a B.Tech in Computer Science or a B.Sc. in Physics. Can I apply?
Possibly. Computer Science graduates can reach both credit groups through computer engineering credits, but professors also check the fit with mechatronics. Physics graduates often cover the basic group but fall short of 60 engineering credits. Any missing credits must be made up before enrolment. [1]
Which tracks can I choose?
Six: Control Technologies for Industry 4.0, Software Technologies for Automation, HW and Embedded Systems for Industry 4.0, Technologies for eMobility, Industrial Technologies and Applications, and Technologies for Space Applications. [1]
What jobs do Mechatronic Engineering graduates do?
The regulations describe two profiles: mechatronic systems designer in manufacturing and service companies, and mechatronic systems integrator at automation companies and electronic, electromechanical and mechanical manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace, space and robotics sectors. [1]
Can someone handle my whole application to Mechatronic Engineering at PoliTo?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against PoliTo's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the EDISU Piemonte 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 Mechatronic Engineering?
A recognised Indian engineering bachelor's, such as a B.Tech or B.E. in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics, can meet the rule if it includes at least 40 credits in maths, physics, chemistry and computing and 60 more in engineering subjects. You also need English at B2. The steps are the Apply@polito application with your syllabus, confirmation of eligibility 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 Mechatronic Engineering are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: Apply@polito application with your syllabus in a general call, confirmation of eligibility 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 Mechatronic Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: Apply@polito application with your syllabus in a general call, confirmation of eligibility and Universitaly pre-enrolment. Read our guides for Dubai, Riyadh and Doha.
I'm applying from the UK, US, Canada, Singapore or Malaysia. Is anything different?
The academic rules are identical. Non-EU applicants who live abroad, including citizens of these countries, follow the same route: Apply@polito application with your syllabus in a general call, confirmation of eligibility and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa. Read our guides for London, New York, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
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