Master in Offshore Engineering for Energy Transition at University of Bologna

Detailed entry requirements

Bologna's Offshore Engineering for Energy Transition master asks for an industrial, civil or building engineering degree, or a recognised foreign equivalent, with set credits in industrial or civil subjects, English at B2 and a positive Admission Board review of your record. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]

Degree and credit requirements

You need a first cycle degree or a foreign qualification recognised as suitable that gives access to a similar master's programme in the country where it was issued. [1] Your degree must also match one of two profiles set by the programme's teaching regulations: [1][2]

• Industrial engineering route: a degree in class L-9 (Industrial Engineering) with at least 36 CFU in sectors ING-IND/02, 06, 08, 09, 10, 11, 14, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 30.
• Civil or building route: a degree in class L-7 (Civil and Environmental Engineering) or L-23 (Building Sciences) with at least 21 CFU in sectors ICAR/01, 02, 06, 07, 08 and 09, plus at least 15 CFU in the industrial engineering sectors listed above.

If you do not meet all the curricular requirements, you cannot register for the programme. [1]

What this means for your transcript

Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit, and the Admission Board looks at your subjects, not just your total. The industrial block covers areas such as fluid dynamics, fluid machines, energy systems, thermal engineering, machine design, materials, chemical engineering and plants, and hydrocarbon engineering. The civil block covers hydraulics, maritime engineering, surveying, geotechnics and structural engineering. As a guide, based on the rule above:

• Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in Chemical, Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering.
• Check carefully: a B.Tech or B.E. in Civil or Environmental Engineering, which usually covers the civil block but needs 15 credits in industrial subjects, or a degree in Naval, Marine, Metallurgical or Energy Engineering.
• Often short: a B.Tech in Computer Science, Electronics or Electrical Engineering, or a B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry or Geology.

English

English at CEFR level B2 or higher, proven at the application stage. [1] Accepted B2 certificates include: [2]

• IELTS Academic or General Training with 5.5 or higher
• TOEFL iBT with 80 or higher
• PTE Academic with 59 or higher
• Trinity ISE II, complete with all four modules
• Cambridge First (grade B or C), B2 Business Vantage, Preliminary (grade A) or the Cambridge English certificate at level B2
• IGCSE English as a Second Language (grade A* to C)

A B2 self-certification from the University of Bologna Language Centre or another Italian university also counts. A bachelor's degree taught entirely in English counts only if it was taken in the EU or EEA, the UK, the US, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the West Indies, Guyana, Switzerland or another country on the university's list, with English stated as the medium of instruction. Degrees from other countries, including India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, do not count as proof. [2]

Assessment of personal competencies

The Admission Board assesses your documents: your degree and transcript, a CV and an optional statement of purpose. The requirement is met with a final degree mark of 100/110 or higher. For lower marks, foreign qualifications without a grade conversion and applicants still graduating, the Board decides case by case, looking at grades in individual courses, specific subject knowledge and how long you took to complete your degree compared with its standard length. [2]

If the Board judges your preparation not adequate, you cannot register for the programme. [1]

2026/27 deadlines

• Intake 1 (non-EU applicants only): 27 November 2025 to 21 January 2026, results from 17 February 2026.
• Intake 2: 22 January to 25 March 2026, results from 21 April 2026.
• Intake 3: 26 March to 6 May 2026, results from 4 June 2026.
• Intake 4: 7 May to 2 July 2026, results from 30 July 2026.
• Intakes 5 and 6 (EU and EU-equivalent applicants only): closing on 27 August and 13 October 2026.

Each intake closed at 1:00 p.m. Applicants not admitted in one intake could try again in a later one. Matriculation ran until 19 November 2026, with a late-payment fee from 30 October 2026. The next call sets the 2027/28 dates. [1]

Applying before you graduate

You can apply before graduating if you already have at least 165 ECTS credits registered. ECTS applies to degrees in the European Higher Education Area, so the Admission Board decides case by case whether it can evaluate applicants who are finishing a non-European degree. For 2026/27, the degree had to be obtained by 31 December 2026, otherwise registration is cancelled. [1]

Documents and non-EU steps

Applications are made on Studenti Online with: [1][2]

• a valid identity document, or a passport if your ID has no English translation
• your degree certificate translated into Italian or English, with the transcript of records and Diploma Supplement where available, or your list of exams if you have not yet graduated
• a B2 English certificate
• a CV in European (Europass) format, written in English
• optionally, a statement of purpose, and a residence permit if you already hold one

Mandatory documents that are missing or only partly uploaded by the deadline mean the application is not considered. Non-EU applicants living abroad must also pre-enrol on Universitaly and request a study visa. At matriculation, foreign qualifications must be translated and their authenticity and value verified where required, and originals are shown at the International Student Administration Office in Ravenna. For 2026/27, careers had to be activated by 26 February 2027. [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.

1. University of Bologna, Department of Civil, Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering (DICAM). Admission notice to the Second Cycle Degree Programmes in Offshore Engineering for Energy Transition (LM-22/LM-35, code 6707) and Engineering for Historic Building Rehabilitation, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
2. University of Bologna, Offshore Engineering for Energy Transition programme website: enrolment requirements, deadlines and methods, with the list of accepted English language certificates. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
3. University of Bologna, Offshore Engineering for Energy Transition programme website: overview and 2026/27 course structure. Reviewed 8 October 2026.

What bachelor's degree do I need for Offshore Engineering at Bologna?

Either an industrial engineering degree with at least 36 credits in set fluid, energy, materials and chemical engineering subjects, or a civil, environmental or building degree with 21 credits in hydraulics, geotechnics and structures plus 15 in those industrial subjects, or a recognised foreign equivalent. [1][2]

Is there an entrance exam?

No written test is described. The Admission Board assesses your documents. A final mark of 100/110 or above meets the requirement. Otherwise, and for foreign grades without a conversion, the Board looks at your course grades, subject knowledge and how long your degree took. [2]

What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?

English at CEFR B2, for example IELTS 5.5 (Academic or General Training), TOEFL iBT 80 or PTE Academic 59. An English-medium degree counts only if taken in one of the listed countries, so most applicants from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh need a certificate. [2]

When is the deadline for non-EU students?

For 2026/27, non-EU applicants living abroad could use intakes 1 to 4: the first closed on 21 January 2026 and the last on 2 July 2026. Later intakes were for EU and EU-equivalent applicants. The 2027/28 dates are not yet published. [1]

Can I apply before I graduate?

Yes, if you already have at least 165 ECTS credits registered. For non-European degrees, the Admission Board decides case by case whether it can evaluate you. For 2026/27, the degree had to be obtained by 31 December 2026. [1]

I have a B.Tech in Civil Engineering. Can I apply?

Possibly, through the civil route. You need 21 credits in hydraulics, maritime engineering, surveying, geotechnics or structures, plus 15 credits in industrial subjects such as fluid dynamics, energy systems, materials or chemical engineering. That second block is where civil degrees often fall short, so we check your transcript first. [2]

Where is the programme taught?

On the University of Bologna's Ravenna campus, not in the city of Bologna, and entirely in English. It is run by the Department of Civil, Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering. [1][3]

What can I specialise in?

After a common first year on offshore structures, separation technologies, the marine environment and subsea energy systems, you choose a second-year path in energy technologies or in marine renewable energy systems, then a final examination that can include an internship abroad. [3]

Can someone handle my whole application to Offshore Engineering at Bologna?

Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Bologna's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the ER.GO Emilia-Romagna 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 Offshore Engineering?

A recognised Indian B.Tech or B.E. in Chemical, Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering can meet the degree rule if it has at least 36 credits in the listed industrial subjects, while Civil graduates need 21 civil and 15 industrial credits. An Indian English-medium degree does not prove English, so you need a B2 certificate such as IELTS 5.5. The steps are the Studenti Online application 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 Offshore Engineering are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: Studenti Online application, Admission Board review 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 Offshore Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: Studenti Online application, Admission Board review 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 Offshore 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: Studenti Online application, Admission Board review 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.