Master in Robotics Engineering at University of Genoa

Detailed entry requirements

Genoa's Robotics Engineering master asks for a bachelor's in information engineering, computer science or industrial engineering, or a similar foreign degree, with credits in maths, physics and engineering fundamentals, English at B2, and a positive review of your CV and motivation letter. Visa applicants in 2026/27 also needed a CGPA of 70%. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]

Degree and subject rule

You need a bachelor's or master's degree in one of these Italian degree classes, or a similar qualification from a foreign university: [1]

• Information engineering.
• Computer science and technologies.
• Industrial engineering.

You also need an adequate number of credits, or equivalent knowledge, from university study in these areas, checked on your transcript of records: [1]

• Mathematical analysis, geometry, physics and mathematical physics.
• Fundamentals of electronics.
• Fundamentals of computer science.
• Fundamentals of automation.
• Fundamentals of mechanics.
• Fundamentals of telecommunications.
• Fundamentals of sensor and actuator technologies.

The regulations do not set a minimum number of credits for each area. For degrees from abroad, the degree board compares the courses you passed with these areas, using your degree certificate and transcript. It can also take into account extracurricular exams, internships and work experience. [1]

What this means for your transcript

Italian ECTS and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit, and Genoa compares your subjects, not just your total. As a guide, based on the rule above:

• Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Instrumentation or Computer Science Engineering. These sit close to Italian information or industrial engineering degrees and usually include maths, physics and several of the listed fundamentals.
• Check carefully: a B.Sc. in Computer Science, a BCA or a B.Sc. IT. Computer science is a listed class, but these degrees can lack units in electronics, automation, mechanics or sensors and actuators, which the board checks.
• Often short: a B.Sc. in Physics or Mathematics, which is not one of the listed classes, and a B.Com, BBA or BA, where few subjects fall in these areas.

The relevance of your first degree is also one of the selection criteria, so a closer match helps your assessment as well as your eligibility. [1]

English

English at CEFR level B2 or higher, shown in one of these ways: [1]

• A certificate at the level and validity set on the university's list of recognised certificates.
• A bachelor's degree taught in English, shown by an official document or a letter from your university.
• A University of Genoa bachelor's that included a B2 English exam.
• Passing the B2 test run by the Polytechnic School.

The regulations do not list specific test scores. In the 2026/27 UniGeApply selection, a B2 certificate or a medium of instruction certificate was accepted, and Italian was not required. [2] If your school diploma or bachelor's is from outside Italy and you cannot show Italian, your study plan includes an Italian as a foreign language unit. Other students take a specialist English unit. [1]

Selection

There is no written entrance test. Your personal preparation is assessed from your CV and a motivation letter written on the programme's official template. The coordinator or a commission follows a protocol modelled on the EMARO selection and assesses: [1]

• Academic potential, such as average marks, class rank or GPA.
• The relevance of your first degree.
• The quality of the university that awarded it.
• Your motivation letter.
• Reference letters, which are optional.
• Other parts of your CV, such as further qualifications, work experience and professional qualifications.

For non-EU applicants living abroad, the online portal first checks that your documents are complete, that you meet the subject rule and that your English is sufficient. The committee then evaluates your qualifications and you as a candidate. The outcome is not admitted, admitted, or admitted on condition of graduating. [1] For 2026/27, visa applicants needed a minimum CGPA of 70%, or 60% for applicants from Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia, and there was no remote interview or test. [2]

2026/27 deadlines

For 2026/27, non-EU visa applicants applied on UniGeApply from 26 November 2025 to 20 March 2026, and outcomes were due by 22 May 2026. Accepted students then applied on Universitaly, with that window expected to close in June 2026. [3] Applicants still finishing their bachelor's could be admitted on condition of graduating by 15 August 2026. [1][2] The final deadline for confirming enrolment is 11 January of the first academic year. [1]

These rules come from the 2026/27 cycle. The 2027/28 dates are not yet published, and the next call sets them.

Documents and non-EU steps

The UniGeApply pre-evaluation asks for: [2]

• Your CV.
• Your bachelor's degree certificate, or a letter from your university with your expected degree date if you have not graduated yet.
• Your transcript of records.
• Your English B2 or medium of instruction certificate.
• Your motivation letter on the course template.

Documents in languages other than Italian, English, French, Spanish or Portuguese need a translation. You can apply for up to two courses. [2] For 2026/27, visa applicants paid a fixed €30 fee for up to two applications and uploaded their passport. [3] After a positive outcome, you apply on Universitaly, where you choose one university and one course, and then pre-enrol at UniGe for the same course. [3] Each year the degree board sets a number of places reserved for non-EU citizens living abroad who need a visa. [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 Genoa, Polytechnic School, Department of Informatics, Bioengineering, Robotics and Systems Engineering. Degree regulations, Master's degree in Robotics Engineering (LM-32), cohort 2026 to 2028. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
2. University of Genoa. UniGeApply international admissions selection, academic year 2026/27: students with a foreign qualification applying to master's degrees taught in English. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
3. University of Genoa. UniGeApply: application windows, fees and next steps for international applicants, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
4. University of Genoa, Robotics Engineering programme page, academic year 2025/26 (language, EMARO and JEMARO links, thesis scholarships). Reviewed 8 October 2026.

What bachelor's degree do I need for Genoa's Robotics Engineering master?

A bachelor's in information engineering, computer science or industrial engineering, or a similar foreign degree, with enough credits in maths and physics and in the fundamentals of electronics, computing, automation, mechanics, telecommunications, and sensors and actuators. The board checks your transcript against these areas. [1]

Is there an entrance exam?

No written test. A committee assesses your grades and class rank, the relevance of your degree, the quality of your university, your CV and a motivation letter on the course template, following the EMARO selection model. Reference letters are optional, and in 2026/27 visa applicants had no remote interview. [1][2]

What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?

English at B2. You can prove it with a recognised certificate, a bachelor's taught in English or the Polytechnic School's B2 test, and in 2026/27 a medium of instruction certificate was also accepted. No specific IELTS score is listed, so we check which proof your file can use. [1][2]

What CGPA do I need?

For 2026/27, visa applicants needed a minimum CGPA of 70%, or 60% for applicants from Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. UniGe publishes the thresholds each year, and your grades also count in the committee's view of your academic potential. [1][2]

When is the deadline for non-EU students?

For 2026/27, visa applicants applied on UniGeApply from 26 November 2025 to 20 March 2026, with outcomes by 22 May 2026, before the Universitaly application. The 2027/28 dates are not yet published. [3]

Can I apply before I graduate?

Yes. You apply with a letter from your university giving your expected degree date, and the outcome can be admission on condition of graduating. You must graduate by 15 August of the first year, which was 15 August 2026 for 2026/27. [1][2]

I have a BCA or a B.Sc. in Physics. Can I apply?

Possibly. A BCA sits close to the listed computer science class but may lack electronics, automation, mechanics or sensor units. A Physics degree is not a listed class, though it covers maths and physics. In both cases the board checks your transcript, and so do we. [1]

Do I study abroad as part of EMARO?

Not by default: Robotics Engineering students take the whole degree in Genoa. Students who pass all first-year exams on the EMARO schedule can apply to its double-degree path, and those admitted spend the full second year at a partner site abroad and pay the EMARO fees. [1][4]

Can someone handle my whole application to Robotics Engineering at Genoa?

Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Genoa's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the ALiSEO Liguria 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 Robotics Engineering?

A recognised Indian bachelor's such as a B.Tech or B.E. in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or Computer Science can meet the rule if your transcript covers maths, physics and the listed engineering fundamentals. You also need English at B2, a motivation letter and, in 2026/27, a CGPA of 70%. The steps are UniGeApply pre-evaluation, the Universitaly visa application and UniGe 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 Robotics Engineering are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: UniGeApply pre-evaluation, Universitaly application and UniGe 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 Robotics Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: UniGeApply pre-evaluation, Universitaly application and UniGe 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: UniGeApply pre-evaluation, Universitaly application and UniGe pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa. Read our guides for London, New York, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.