Master in Smart Industry Engineering at University of Salerno
Two-year English-taught LM-33 master at the University of Salerno in Industry 4.0 manufacturing: virtual design, big data and machine learning, energy systems and smart maintenance, with an internship and thesis. Entry needs 24 industrial engineering credits and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Salerno
English
University of Salerno
Smart Industry Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-33) taught in English at the University of Salerno. Entry needs a three-year bachelor's with at least 24 credits in industrial engineering areas such as mechanics, manufacturing and energy systems, English at B2 and a pass in a mandatory admission test. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Salerno's Smart Industry Engineering master asks for a three-year bachelor's degree or recognised foreign equivalent with at least 24 credits in set industrial engineering areas, English at B2 and a pass in a mandatory admission test held in English. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and credit requirements
You need a three-year bachelor's degree or a foreign qualification recognised as suitable. For Italian graduates, the rule is a degree in class L-8 (information engineering) or L-9 (industrial engineering) with exams worth at least 24 CFU in these industrial engineering sectors: [1]
- Mechanics and design: applied mechanics (IIND-02/A), machine design (IIND-03/A) and design methods for industrial engineering (IIND-03/B).
- Manufacturing and plants: manufacturing technology (IIND-04/A) and industrial plants (IIND-05/A).
- Energy and thermal sciences: fluid machines and energy systems (IIND-06/A and IIND-06/B) and technical physics (IIND-07/A and IIND-07/B).
- Materials and chemical engineering: materials science and technology (IMAT-01/A), principles of chemical engineering (ICHI-01/B) and chemical plants (ICHI-02/A).
For graduates from abroad and non-engineering graduates, the check is made by matching the courses you passed to these engineering sectors. The Department decides on the proposal of the Teaching Council. [1]
What this means for your transcript
Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit: one CFU stands for 25 hours of student work, and UNISA looks at your subjects, not just your total. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in Mechanical, Production or Industrial Engineering, where machine design, manufacturing, thermodynamics and fluid machines are core subjects.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech in Chemical, Mechatronics, Aerospace, Automobile or Electrical Engineering may cover some of these areas, such as thermodynamics, materials or chemical plants, but needs a subject count against the 24 credits.
- Often short: a B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science, IT or Electronics and Communication, a BCA or a B.Sc. usually carries few credits in mechanical or industrial engineering subjects.
Even Italian information engineering graduates must show the 24 industrial engineering credits, so the subjects matter more than the degree title. [1]
English
All units are taught in English, so you need English at CEFR B2 or higher. The 2026/27 regulations do not list specific certificates or test scores. [1]
Admission test
Enrolment depends on passing a mandatory admission test held in English, which checks your personal preparation. Its contents and format are set out in a separate document on the course website, not in the regulations. [1]
The course's English enrolment page describes this step as a mandatory qualification assessment for every candidate. [3]
Deadlines
The 2026/27 regulations do not set application dates. For 2026/27, UNISA's page for non-EU citizens living abroad gives no separate master's application date, and the visa procedure ends by 30 November 2026. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [1][2]
Non-EU applicants living abroad
Non-EU applicants living abroad pre-enrol on Universitaly, and UNISA evaluates each application. The visa procedure starts only for candidates the university has accepted. [2]
Your qualification can be accompanied by one of these: [2]
- ENIC-NARIC certification.
- A certificate from official foreign institutions.
- A declaration of value.
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.
- University of Salerno, Department of Industrial Engineering. Course regulations, Master's degree in Smart Industry Engineering (LM-33), academic year 2026/27, issued by Rector's Decree no. 1340 of 9 July 2026. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Salerno. Enrolment of non-EU citizens living abroad, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Salerno, Smart Industry Engineering programme website, home and enrolment pages, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Smart Industry Engineering is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-33) taught entirely in English at the University of Salerno (UNISA). It is run by the Department of Industrial Engineering and managed by the Teaching Council for Mechanical and Management Engineering (CODIMEG). [1]
The degree trains engineers for Industry 4.0 manufacturing. It combines the design and control of mechanical systems with electronics, networking, big data and machine learning, energy systems and maintenance management. The entry rule asks for industrial engineering credits, so it suits graduates in mechanical, industrial or related engineering fields. UNISA's main campus is in Fisciano, near Salerno. [1][3]
What you will study
The 2026/27 study plan has a single curriculum and totals 120 CFU. First-year units are: [1]
- Electronic Systems for Industry (6 CFU)
- Dynamics, Identification and Control of Mechanical Systems (6 CFU)
- Virtual Design for Smart Industry (9 CFU)
- Computer Science for Industry 4.0: Networking, Big Data Management and Machine Learning (12 CFU)
- Process Plant Operations and Control (9 CFU)
- Optimisation and Management of Energy Systems (9 CFU)
- Operations and Maintenance Management in Smart Manufacturing Systems (9 CFU)
The second year covers: [1]
- Smart Transducers and Measurement (6 CFU)
- Smart Polymers and Additive Manufacturing (6 CFU)
- Antennas and Digital Signal Processing (6 CFU)
- Structural Design and Manufacturing of Mechanical Components (12 CFU)
- Electives (12 CFU), an internship (6 CFU) and the final thesis (12 CFU)
Electives the course approves automatically include Smart Supply Chain Management, Sustainability and Safety in Smart Industrial Processes, Technologies and Methods for Energy Management in Smart Industries, Electric Machines and Drives for Smart Industry, Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, and Electromagnetic Compatibility, at 6 CFU each. Other English-taught UNISA units can be chosen with the Teaching Council's approval. [1]
How the programme is taught
Each year has two semesters, and the second semester usually starts between late February and the first week of March. Attendance is strongly recommended but not compulsory. In the first semester of year one, some lectures can also be followed remotely in hybrid mode while the teacher is in the classroom. The degree has at most 12 exams, and there is no minimum credit barrier for moving into the second year. [1]
Students carry out an internship at a partner company, often linked to a thesis written with that company. The thesis is original theoretical or experimental work, supervised by a lecturer and defended in public. [1]
Fees and scholarships
UNISA sets tuition by family income, and the regional scholarship in Campania is run by ADISURC, which decides awards. With both, this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students.
How to apply from outside the EU
Non-EU applicants living abroad pre-enrol on Universitaly, and UNISA then evaluates each application. A foreign degree can be accompanied by ENIC-NARIC certification, a certificate from official foreign institutions or a declaration of value. Only candidates the university accepts move on to the type D study visa, and for 2026/27 the visa procedure ends by 30 November 2026. [2]
Enrolment also depends on passing the course's mandatory admission test, held in English. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [1]
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 Salerno's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your Universitaly pre-enrolment, qualification documents and admission test registration.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your ADISURC Campania 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 Salerno's Smart Industry Engineering master?
A three-year bachelor's or a recognised foreign equivalent. Italian graduates need class L-8 or L-9 with at least 24 CFU in set industrial engineering areas such as applied mechanics, machine design, manufacturing, industrial plants, energy systems and materials. Foreign degrees are matched to these areas course by course. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
Yes. For 2026/27, enrolment depends on passing a mandatory admission test held in English that checks your personal preparation. Its contents and format are set in a separate document on the course website, and we check the current details for you. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2 or higher, because every unit is taught in English. The 2026/27 regulations ask for the level and do not name specific certificates or IELTS scores, so we check which proof of B2 your file can use. [1]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
The 2026/27 regulations set no application date. Non-EU applicants living abroad pre-enrol on Universitaly and UNISA evaluates them, and for 2026/27 the visa procedure ends by 30 November 2026. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [1][2]
I have a B.Tech in Mechanical or Production Engineering. Is that a good fit?
Often, yes. These degrees usually include machine design, manufacturing, thermodynamics and fluid machines, the areas the 24-credit rule names. UNISA still matches your courses to its subject areas, and you also need English at B2 and a pass in the admission test. [1]
I have a BCA or a B.Tech in Computer Science. Can I still apply?
Check carefully. The rule asks for 24 credits in mechanical, industrial or chemical engineering areas, and computing degrees usually carry few of them. UNISA matches foreign courses to these areas one by one, so we review your transcript before you apply. [1]
Is Smart Industry Engineering taught in English?
Yes. The 2026/27 regulations state that every unit is taught in English. In the first semester of year one, some lectures can also be followed remotely in hybrid mode while the teacher is in the classroom. [1]
What will I study?
Year one covers electronic systems, control of mechanical systems, virtual design, networking, big data and machine learning, process plants, energy systems and maintenance management. Year two adds smart transducers, additive manufacturing, antennas and signal processing, structural design, 12 elective credits, a 6-credit internship and a 12-credit thesis. [1]
Can someone handle my whole application to Smart Industry Engineering at Salerno?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Salerno's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the ADISURC Campania 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 Smart Industry Engineering?
A recognised three-year Indian bachelor's, such as a B.Tech or B.E. in Mechanical, Production or Industrial Engineering, can meet the degree rule if it holds at least 24 credits in the listed industrial engineering areas. You also need English at B2 and a pass in the admission test. The steps are Universitaly pre-enrolment, UNISA's evaluation and the admission test. [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 Smart Industry Engineering are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: Universitaly pre-enrolment, UNISA's evaluation and the admission test, 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 Smart Industry Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: Universitaly pre-enrolment, UNISA's evaluation and the admission test. 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 Smart Industry 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: Universitaly pre-enrolment, UNISA's evaluation and the admission test, 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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