Master in Telecommunication Engineering at Sapienza University of Rome
Two-year English-taught LM-27 master's at Sapienza in Rome covering communication theory, wireless access, radar and network security, with double degree options at Georgia Tech and CentraleSupélec.
Master
2 years
Rome
English
Sapienza University of Rome
Telecommunication Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-27) taught in English at Sapienza University of Rome. Entry needs a three-year degree with at least 120 credits in maths, physics, computing and engineering, 60 of them in maths, physics or information engineering, plus English at B2. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Sapienza's Telecommunication Engineering master asks for a three-year degree or recognised foreign equivalent with at least 120 credits in maths, computing, physics, engineering and statistics, 60 of them in physics, maths or information engineering, English at B2, and a positive eligibility check and personal knowledge assessment. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
The 120-credit rule
You need a three-year degree or university diploma, or an equivalent foreign qualification recognised as suitable, with at least 120 CFU in these subject areas: [1]
- Mathematics and computer science: any MAT sector and INF/01.
- Physics: any FIS sector.
- Information engineering: any ING-INF sector, such as electronics, electromagnetic fields, telecommunications, automatic control and computer engineering.
- Industrial engineering: any ING-IND sector.
- Statistics: SECS-S/01 and SECS-S/02.
At least 60 of these 120 CFU must be in physics, mathematics or information engineering (FIS, MAT and ING-INF). You also need an adequate background in maths, physics and the core subjects of information engineering, especially telecommunications. [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 about 25 hours of student work, and Sapienza 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 Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Telecommunication, or Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science, IT, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering usually reaches the subject total but may have little telecommunications content, which the personal knowledge assessment looks at. A B.Sc. in Physics, Mathematics or Electronics can cover the 60-credit core but may fall short of 120 credits in the listed areas.
- Often short: a BCA or B.Sc. IT, because computer science credits count towards the 120 but not towards the 60-credit core, and a B.Com, BBA or BA does not cover the subject areas.
Missing credits can be made up by passing single examinations, under Sapienza's single-examination rules. [1]
English
Written and spoken English at CEFR level B2 or higher. A language certificate is one of the criteria in the personal knowledge assessment, and the programme regulations set how your level is checked. The call does not list specific test scores. [1]
Eligibility check and personal knowledge assessment
The eligibility check is requested on Sapienza's Infostud system (code 33510) through PagoPA, and the outcome arrives by email. Only applicants who meet the academic requirements go on to the personal knowledge assessment, run by a committee of the telecommunications engineering teaching board. It looks at: [1]
- the average mark of your three-year degree
- the time you took to complete it
- how relevant your first degree is
- extracurricular activities, including work experience and other training
- language certificates
- an interview, if required
Depending on the outcome, the committee can set a tailored study plan of up to 36 CFU. The call does not mention a written test. [1]
2026/27 deadlines
Eligibility checks opened on 2 July 2026. Non-EU applicants living abroad who need a student visa had one date: 15 September 2026. Other applicants can choose 15 October, 17 November or 17 December 2026, and 14 January 2027 is reserved for Sapienza graduates and students about to graduate there. [1]
Where the course regulations allow it, applicants still finishing a degree can apply if they graduate by 19 December 2026 (other Italian or international universities) or 23 January 2027 (Sapienza). [1]
Non-EU applicants living abroad
Non-EU applicants who live abroad and need a student visa must hold a pre-acceptance letter from Sapienza's online pre-selection. [1]
For 2026/27, pre-selection ran on MoveIn from 22 December 2025 to 15 May 2026, with at most two programmes per academic year, and pre-accepted students had to register on Universitaly by 30 June 2026. [2]
For enrolment, Sapienza asks for CIMEA statements of comparability and verification, or a declaration of value for countries outside the ARDI database. Qualifications from ARDI countries need a statement of correspondence from ARDI plus CIMEA verification or legalisation. Documents not issued in English need an official sworn translation into Italian or English. [2]
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.
- Sapienza University of Rome, Faculty of Information Engineering, Computer Science and Statistics. Admission procedure for the Master's degree programme in Telecommunication Engineering (LM-27), academic year 2026-2027, Infostud code 33510. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Sapienza University of Rome, Admissions and International Students Office. Online pre-selection, pre-acceptance and enrolment procedures for students with foreign qualifications, academic year 2026-2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Sapienza University of Rome, Telecommunication Engineering study plan, 2026-2027 cohort. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Telecommunication Engineering is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-27) worth 120 ECTS, run by Sapienza's Department of Information Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications (DIET) and taught in person in Rome. The whole degree is taught in English, a choice the department made to open it to students from other countries.
It trains engineers to design, develop and manage telecommunication systems, networks and services for personal and social communication, media, transport, security, health and the environment, on the ground and in space. It suits engineering graduates who want to work on connected devices, radar, remote sensing and networks.
What you will study
The degree runs in three phases: fundamentals such as information theory, estimation and decision theory, signal processing, artificial intelligence, networking, remote sensing and electromagnetism; a personalised set of specialist units chosen from two optional groups; and an applied phase with labs, the thesis and activities that ease entry to work. The 2026/27 single curriculum includes:
- Communication Theory (12 ECTS) and Antennas and Propagation (6 ECTS)
- Machine Learning (6 ECTS)
- Networks and Security, Radar Systems and Wireless Access (9 ECTS each)
- Group A options such as Mobile Communications, Satellite Networks, Digital Array Radar, Radar Imaging Techniques and Deep Learning
- Group B options such as AI-Native Communication Networks, Optical Fiber and Quantum Communications, Network Infrastructures and Computational Intelligence
- 12 ECTS of free electives and 3 ECTS of activities that support entry to the job market
- A final thesis worth 30 ECTS
How the programme is taught
Students can follow an international track leading to a double degree. With the Georgia Institute of Technology, the first year is at Sapienza and the second is split between Atlanta and Georgia Tech Lorraine in Metz. With CentraleSupélec the path lasts three years: a first year in Rome, then two years on the Paris-Saclay, Rennes or Metz campus. Erasmus study periods and thesis work at a foreign institution, with a Sapienza supervisor, are also possible.
Career paths
Sapienza describes the graduate as a telecommunications engineer who can lead technical and managerial work in design, development and operation of systems and services. Typical profiles are:
- Specialist in fixed and mobile communication systems and devices
- Specialist in telecommunication networks and services
- Specialist in terrestrial and aerospace remote sensing systems
- Specialist in multimedia data processing systems
Employers include equipment makers, network and satellite operators, service providers, media companies, regulators, space agencies, consultancies and research and development teams. A PhD in information and communication engineering is another route.
Fees and scholarships
Sapienza sets tuition by family income (ISEE). The regional scholarship body for Rome is DiSCo Lazio, and its scholarship winners also get a tuition waiver, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. The region decides scholarship awards.
How to apply from outside the EU
Admission is by an eligibility check of your credits, followed by an assessment of your personal knowledge. Visa applicants first need a pre-acceptance letter from Sapienza's online pre-selection on MoveIn, with at most two programmes per academic year. For 2026/27 that window ran from 22 December 2025 to 15 May 2026, and Universitaly pre-enrolment closed on 30 June 2026. [1][2]
With the pre-acceptance letter, the next step is the degree's own eligibility check, requested on Sapienza's Infostud system (code 33510). For 2026/27, visa applicants had one date for it: 15 September 2026. Enrolment follows a positive check of your credits and personal knowledge, and you travel on a type D study visa. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [1][2]
For enrolment, Sapienza asks for CIMEA statements of comparability and verification of your foreign degree, and accepts a declaration of value as an alternative for countries outside the ARDI database. [2]
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 Sapienza's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your MoveIn pre-selection application, Universitaly pre-enrolment and eligibility check request.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your DiSCo Lazio 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 Sapienza's Telecommunication Engineering master?
A three-year degree or recognised foreign equivalent with at least 120 CFU in maths, computer science, physics, information or industrial engineering and statistics, of which at least 60 must be in physics, maths or information engineering. [1]
Is the Telecommunication Engineering master taught in English?
Yes. The 2026/27 call lists it as a course taught in English, and the whole degree runs in English, a choice the department made to open it to students from other countries. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
No written test. After an eligibility check of your credits, a committee assesses your degree average, the time you took to graduate, the relevance of your degree, your experience and language certificates, with an interview if required. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2 or higher, written and spoken. The 2026/27 call does not list specific test scores, but a language certificate counts in the personal knowledge assessment, so we check which proof of B2 your file can use. [1]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, MoveIn pre-selection closed on 15 May 2026, Universitaly pre-enrolment on 30 June 2026, and the eligibility check for visa applicants on 15 September 2026. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [1][2]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes, where the course regulations allow it. For 2026/27, applicants finishing a degree at another Italian or international university had to graduate by 19 December 2026. [1]
I have a BCA or a B.Tech in Computer Science. Can I apply?
Possibly. Computer science credits count towards the 120, but only maths, physics and information engineering count towards the core 60. A B.Tech in Computer Science often gets there, while a BCA is often short. Missing credits can be made up through single examinations. [1]
Can I earn a double degree?
Yes. Agreements with Georgia Tech (Atlanta and Metz) and CentraleSupélec (Paris-Saclay, Rennes or Metz) lead to a double master's degree after a first year at Sapienza.
Can someone handle my whole application to Telecommunication Engineering at Sapienza?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Sapienza's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the DiSCo Lazio 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 Telecommunication Engineering?
A recognised three-year Indian bachelor's, such as a B.Tech or B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering, can meet the degree rule if it has at least 120 credits in maths, physics, computing and engineering, 60 of them in maths, physics or information engineering, and you also need English at B2. The steps are MoveIn pre-selection for a pre-acceptance letter, Universitaly pre-enrolment and the eligibility check. [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 Telecommunication Engineering are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: MoveIn pre-selection for a pre-acceptance letter, Universitaly pre-enrolment and the eligibility check, 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 Telecommunication Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: MoveIn pre-selection for a pre-acceptance letter, Universitaly pre-enrolment and the eligibility check. 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 Telecommunication 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: MoveIn pre-selection for a pre-acceptance letter, Universitaly pre-enrolment and the eligibility check, 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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