Master in Safe Transport and Logistics Engineering at University of Genoa

Detailed entry requirements

Genoa's Safe Transport and Logistics Engineering master asks for a degree with knowledge equivalent to an Italian civil, information or industrial engineering bachelor's, including at least 36 CFU in basic and 45 CFU in core subjects, English at B2, and a positive check of your preparation. Visa applicants in 2026/27 also needed an engineering degree and a CGPA of 75%. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]

The credit rule

You need knowledge equivalent to the general aims of Italian bachelor's degrees in civil and environmental engineering (class L-7), information engineering (L-8) and industrial engineering (L-9), and all of the following: [1]

• A degree: a bachelor's or master's from an Italian university, or an equivalent qualification.
• At least 36 CFU in basic subjects: the subject sectors set for basic activities in classes L-7, L-8 and L-9.
• At least 45 CFU in core subjects: the subject sectors that characterise classes L-7, L-8 and L-9.
• English at B2 or higher.

Credits can come from any university course, including a bachelor's, a master's or a university master, and equivalent knowledge also counts. You must meet these requirements before your preparation is assessed. [1] For 2026/27, the visa applicant selection accepted engineering bachelor's degrees only. [2]

What this means for your transcript

Italian CFU 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 Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, Production, Electrical, Electronics or Computer Science Engineering, since these sit close to Italian civil, industrial and information engineering degrees.
• Check carefully: a B.Tech or B.E. in Biotechnology or Agricultural Engineering. These may cover the basic maths and physics block, but the 45 core credits must come from civil, information or industrial engineering subjects.
• Often short: a B.Sc., BCA, B.Com, BBA or BA, since the 2026/27 visa applicant selection took engineering graduates only.

For 2026/27, visa applicants also uploaded a syllabus of their courses, which lets the board compare your units with these subject areas. [2]

English

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

• A B2 or higher certificate from the university's list of recognised certificates, within any validity period set by the certifying body.
• Passing the B2 English test run periodically by the university's Language Centre.
• A university degree taught in English, shown by official documents from the awarding university.

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] Students with earlier degrees from outside Italy who cannot show Italian at A2 or above include an Italian Language unit in their study plan. Other students take a Soft Skills unit. [1]

Preparation check and selection

Applicants who meet the credit rule must pass a check of their personal preparation. In its standard form it is a written test or public interview with a commission, covering basic subjects such as maths and physics and applied engineering topics, and the result is pass or fail. The commission also considers your bachelor's record. [1]

• Italian bachelor's with at least 9/10 of the maximum mark: preparation counts as verified automatically.
• Bachelor's from outside Italy: preparation is assessed from the documents you submit, at the same time as your credits are checked.

For non-EU applicants living abroad, the online portal first checks that your documents are complete, then your qualifications are assessed and a final evaluation is made. The outcome is accepted, conditionally accepted with a bridging programme, or rejected. [1] For 2026/27, visa applicants needed a minimum CGPA of 75%, 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 had to graduate by 15 August 2026. [2]

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.
• A syllabus of the courses in your degree.

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 uploaded their passport with their application. [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 the maximum number of non-EU students, which is published on Universitaly. [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 Mechanical, Energy, Management and Transport Engineering (DIME). Teaching regulations, Master's degree in Safe Transport and Logistics Engineering (LM-26), cohort 2026/27. 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, programme page for course 11920, Safety Engineering for Transport, Logistics and Production, academic year 2025/26. Reviewed 8 October 2026.

Is it the same degree as Safety Engineering for Transport, Logistics and Production?

Yes. Course 11920 was called Safety Engineering for Transport, Logistics and Production on its 2025/26 page. From the 2026/27 cohort it runs as Safe Transport and Logistics Engineering, still in class LM-26 and under the same Safety Engineering board. [1][4]

What bachelor's degree do I need for Genoa's Safe Transport and Logistics Engineering master?

A degree with knowledge equivalent to an Italian bachelor's in civil, information or industrial engineering, including at least 36 CFU in their basic subjects and 45 CFU in their core subjects, plus English at B2. For 2026/27, visa applicants needed an engineering bachelor's. [1][2]

Is there an entrance exam?

The standard check is a written test or public interview on maths, physics and applied engineering, marked pass or fail. With a bachelor's from outside Italy, your preparation is assessed from your documents when your credits are checked, and in 2026/27 visa applicants had no remote interview or test. [1][2]

What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?

English at B2. You can prove it with a recognised certificate, the university's B2 test or a degree taught in English, 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, the UniGeApply selection set a minimum CGPA of 75% for this course, for visa applicants and for applicants already living in Italy. You also uploaded a syllabus of your courses, and there was no remote interview. [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. In place of the degree certificate, you upload a letter from your university giving your expected degree date. For 2026/27, the degree had to be completed by 15 August 2026, so we plan your application around your final exams. [2]

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

Not through the 2026/27 visa applicant selection, which accepted engineering bachelor's degrees only. The rule also asks for 36 basic and 45 core credits from civil, information or industrial engineering subjects, which these degrees rarely cover. [1][2]

Can someone handle my whole application to Safe Transport and Logistics 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 Safe Transport and Logistics Engineering?

A recognised Indian engineering degree, such as a B.Tech or B.E. in Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Electronics or Computer Science Engineering, can meet the rule if it covers 36 basic and 45 core credits from these fields. You also need English at B2 and, in 2026/27, a CGPA of 75% and a course syllabus. 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 Safe Transport and Logistics 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 Safe Transport and Logistics 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 studied or live in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. What is the route?

The academic rules for Safe Transport and Logistics 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: UniGeApply pre-evaluation, Universitaly application and UniGe 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.