Master in Nanotechnologies for ICTs at Polytechnic University of Turin
Two-year English-taught LM-29 master at Politecnico di Torino in nanoelectronics, MEMS, microsystems and nano-biotechnologies. Non-EU applicants abroad enter the N4SIS path with an engineering or physics degree and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Turin
English
Polytechnic University of Turin
Nanotechnologies for ICTs is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-29) taught in English at Politecnico di Torino in Turin. Non-EU applicants living abroad apply to its N4SIS path with a bachelor's degree, ideally in engineering or physics, and English at B2, with IELTS 5.5 as the minimum. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Non-EU applicants living abroad enter Nanotechnologies for ICTs through the N4SIS path in PoliTo's general calls. You need a bachelor's degree at EQF level 6 or a recognised equivalent, ideally in engineering or physics, an academic record the Academic Committee judges suitable, and English at B2 with IELTS 5.5 as the listed minimum. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree requirement
You need a bachelor's degree (EQF level 6) or an equivalent qualification that corresponds to the Italian laurea, awarded by an accredited foreign university and giving access to master's study (EQF level 7). [1]
- Recommended background: any field of engineering, or physics. [2]
- Curricular fit and academic performance: an Academic Committee checks that your studies are adequate and consistent with the programme, and that your academic performance is suitable. [1]
- Students in a five or six-year single-cycle degree who have not yet graduated can apply with at least 15 years of total schooling, at least 3 of them at university, and at least 180 ECTS or equivalent. Preparatory years do not count. [1]
The 2026/27 rules for foreign degrees do not state a minimum grade. [1][2]
What this means for your transcript
As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electrical, Instrumentation or Engineering Physics, or a B.Sc. in Physics.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science, Mechanical, Chemical or another engineering branch. It sits in the recommended field, but the committee also weighs how well your subjects match nanoelectronics, devices and microsystems.
- Often short: a BCA, B.Sc. IT, B.Sc. in Chemistry or Mathematics, B.Com, BBA or BA, because these sit outside the recommended engineering or physics background.
For comparison, the separate MNIS call asks Italian graduates for at least 40 credits in maths, physics, chemistry and computing fundamentals and 60 in physics, electronics and information engineering, which shows the depth the programme builds on. [3]
English
English at CEFR level B2 or higher. For this programme the listed minimum is IELTS 5.5, and other certificates are accepted under PoliTo's certificate table. [1][2]
- Exemption: a degree taught in English at a university in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore and other listed countries, or a degree from the US, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or another country on the university's list, replaces the certificate. You upload an official statement from your university that English was the medium of instruction. [1]
- Sharing scores: TOEFL and TOEIC results are sent with code C285, and Cambridge results are shared online with your Candidate ID. [1]
For the visa, the embassy may ask for extra documents such as a language certificate, so we check this for your file. [1]
Selection
There is no entrance test for the N4SIS path. The Recruitment and Admissions Unit first checks your requirements and documents, then the Academic Committee evaluates your academic performance and curricular fit. A syllabus is not required for this programme. [1][2]
The result is eligible, a conditional offer (eligible, but you still need to finish your bachelor's), or not eligible. A not-eligible decision on curricular or academic grounds rules out every PoliTo master's for that year. Offers are valid only for the year you apply for. [1]
2026/27 deadlines
For 2026/27, the first call for foreign qualifications ran from 19 December 2025 to 13 February 2026, with results on 15 April 2026. The second call ran from 18 March to 20 April 2026, with results on 22 June 2026. [1]
Eligible non-EU applicants living abroad were asked to complete Universitaly pre-enrolment by 30 June 2026 (first call) or 15 July 2026 (second call). Online enrolment closed on 5 October 2026, and the type D visa had to be uploaded by 30 November 2026. [1]
The MNIS call (24 April to 18 May 2026) and the third call (3 to 17 November 2026) were reserved for EU applicants and non-EU applicants living in Italy. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [1][3]
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. [1]
- 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, and your English certificate or exemption statement. [1]
- Format: documents on letterhead, stamped and signed. Documents not in Italian, English, French or Spanish are merged with an official English or Italian translation. [1]
- Optional: one extra document, such as a GRE report, a recommendation or motivation letter, or proof of relevant training or work. [1]
- No changes after submission: incomplete applications are rejected and cannot be resubmitted in the same year. [1]
- For enrolment: a declaration of value, CIMEA statement of comparability or Diploma Supplement, plus the type D study visa and an Italian fiscal code. [1]
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. [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.
- 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. Call for applications, Master's degree in Nanotechnologies for ICTs, international major MNIS (Micro and Nanotechnologies for Integrated Systems), academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Politecnico di Torino, Nanotechnologies for ICTs programme page, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Nanotechnologies for ICTs is a two-year master's degree in class LM-29 (Electronic Engineering), taught in English at the main campus of Politecnico di Torino in Turin. Access is uncapped, subject to an evaluation of your admission requirements.
The programme trains the nanotechnology engineer for ICTs: a specialist in nanoelectronics, MEMS, microsystems and nano-biotechnologies who can work in both academic and industrial settings.
Graduates design nanocomponents by engineering materials at the nanoscale, for sectors such as energy, electronics and medicine. It suits engineering or physics graduates who want to work on devices and systems at the smallest scales.
What you will study
The degree has two English-taught paths. Nanotechnologies for Smart and Integrated Systems (N4SIS) is open through the general calls.
Micro and Nanotechnologies for Integrated Systems (MNIS) is an international track with its own call. Its first semester is in Turin, the second at Grenoble INP (PHELMA), the third at EPFL in Lausanne and the fourth is for the thesis. For 2026/27 it had 20 places, each with a mobility scholarship, and was open only to EU applicants and non-EU applicants already living in Italy. [3]
The main subject areas named by the university are:
- Nanoelectronics
- MEMS and microsystems
- Nano-biotechnologies
- Engineering of materials at the nanoscale
- Design of nanocomponents and systems for energy, electronics and medicine
Career paths
The university prepares graduates for academic and industrial posts that involve handling matter at the nanoscale, leading complex projects, and designing nanocomponents and the systems built from them. Settings include:
- Universities and other academic settings
- Industry in the electronics sector
- Companies applying nanotechnology in energy and medicine
Fees and scholarships
Fees at Politecnico di Torino vary with citizenship or residence, and students can apply for a reduction linked to family income; we check the amounts in the current fee rules. EDISU Piemonte, the regional body for the right to study, offers scholarships and housing that international students can apply for through its annual call.
Non-EU students without Italian digital ID can request a temporary access code for the online form, and families abroad document their income so EDISU can calculate an ISEE parificato.
How to apply from outside the EU
For a non-EU applicant living outside Italy, we apply for the N4SIS path through the general calls, because the MNIS call (24 April to 18 May 2026 for 2026/27) was limited to EU applicants and non-EU applicants resident in Italy.
Applications go through Apply@PoliTO, where you can choose up to two master's programmes.
For 2026/27 the first call ran from 19 December 2025 to 13 February 2026 and the second from 18 March to 20 April 2026. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [1]
After admission, we pre-enrol you on Universitaly, and you apply for a type D study visa and enrol with a declaration of value or CIMEA statement of comparability.
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, 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 Nanotechnologies for ICTs at PoliTo?
A bachelor's degree at EQF level 6, or a recognised equivalent that gives access to master's study. PoliTo recommends a background in any field of engineering or physics, and an Academic Committee checks your curricular fit and academic performance. [1][2]
Is there an entrance test?
No. For the N4SIS path, PoliTo checks your documents, then an Academic Committee evaluates your academic record and how well your studies fit the programme. A syllabus of your courses is not required. [1][2]
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]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants living abroad used the general calls: 19 December 2025 to 13 February 2026, and 18 March to 20 April 2026. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [1]
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. [1]
I have a B.Tech in Computer Science or a BCA. Can I apply?
A B.Tech in Computer Science is an engineering degree, so it sits in the recommended background, but the committee weighs how well your subjects fit nanoelectronics and devices. A BCA sits outside the recommended engineering or physics background and is often short. [1][2]
What is the difference between N4SIS and MNIS?
Both are English-taught paths. N4SIS, Nanotechnologies for Smart and Integrated Systems, is open through the general calls. MNIS is an international track in Turin, Grenoble and Lausanne with its own call and 20 places, open for 2026/27 only to EU applicants and non-EU applicants living in Italy. [2][3]
What do graduates work on?
PoliTo describes graduates as nanotechnology engineers for ICTs who work in academic and industrial settings, lead complex projects and design nanocomponents and systems for energy, electronics and medicine. [4]
Can someone handle my whole application to Nanotechnologies for ICTs 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 Nanotechnologies for ICTs?
A recognised Indian bachelor's in engineering or physics, such as a B.Tech or B.E. in Electronics or a B.Sc. in Physics, matches the recommended background, and the Academic Committee then checks your record. English at B2 is needed, but an English-medium Indian degree can replace the certificate. The steps are the Apply@polito application, confirmation of eligibility 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 Nanotechnologies for ICTs are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: Apply@polito application 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 Nanotechnologies for ICTs are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: Apply@polito application in a general call, confirmation of eligibility 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 Nanotechnologies for ICTs 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: Apply@polito application in a general call, confirmation of eligibility 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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