Master in Telecommunications Engineering at University of Cassino and Southern Lazio
Two-year English-taught LM-27 master's at the University of Cassino and Southern Lazio in signal processing, networks, antennas, microwaves and digital communications, with an optional internship and a dual degree with Astana IT University. Entry needs English at B2.
Master
2 years
Cassino
English
University of Cassino and Southern Lazio
Telecommunications Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-27) taught in English at the University of Cassino and Southern Lazio in Cassino. Entry needs a first-class bachelor's in telecommunications engineering or a related field with strong skills in telecommunications, electromagnetics and maths, plus English at B2. A dual degree track with Astana IT University is available.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Cassino's Telecommunications Engineering master asks for a first-class bachelor's in telecommunications engineering or a related discipline with strong skills in telecommunications, electromagnetics and maths, English at B2 and a positive preliminary assessment of your preparation. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and subject rule
The programme is open to holders of a first-class bachelor's, or a first-cycle degree equivalent to the Italian laurea, in telecommunications engineering or a related discipline with strong skills in telecommunications, electromagnetics and maths. [2]
The 2025/26 teaching regulations ask for the basic sciences of engineering (chemistry, physics, mathematics and computer science) plus core telecommunications knowledge: signal theory and processing, telecommunications networks and the fundamentals of electromagnetism. General knowledge of computer science, control, electronics and electronic measurements is desirable. The rule is met by an Italian information engineering bachelor's (class L-8), or by holding before enrolment: [1]
- At least 36 CFU in the basic subject areas of information engineering bachelor's degrees.
- At least 36 CFU in the core subject areas of telecommunications engineering master's degrees.
What this means for your transcript
Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit, and the committee 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 Engineering or Telecommunication Engineering with a first-class result, covering signals and systems, communication theory, networks and electromagnetic fields.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech or B.E. in Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Instrumentation, Computer Science or IT. These often cover maths and computing but can be light on electromagnetics or signal processing.
- Often short: a B.Sc. in Physics or Computer Science, a BCA, or a B.Tech in Mechanical or Civil Engineering usually lacks the 36 credits in telecommunications subjects. A B.Com, BBA or BA does not cover the required subjects.
English
English at CEFR B2 or higher, written and spoken. The regulations accept a certificate, a university English test or the admission interview as proof, and the pre-admission application asks for a certificate of proficiency in English. No specific tests or minimum scores are listed. [1][2]
Preliminary assessment and interview
There is no written entrance test. Enrolment depends on a preliminary assessment of your preparation. Applicants with a foreign degree are always assessed by an Admission Committee of three teachers on the programme, either from your documents or through an interview on basic and telecommunications subjects and your motivation. You are told the outcome by email. [1][2]
Deadlines
These rules come from the 2025/26 teaching regulations and the programme website. The programme does not publish a fixed closing date. For 2026/27, the university said pre-admission for English-taught programmes is usually possible between February and June, with each programme setting its own deadline, and that Universitaly pre-enrolment usually runs from March to November. [1][2][3]
The programme says admission for 2027/28 opens in 2027, and Universitaly applications for a new academic year open from the end of March. [2]
Documents and non-EU steps
Applicants without an Italian bachelor's apply in the pre-admission section for international students on the university's GOMP portal, with: [2]
- University transcript, or an EU Diploma Supplement
- CV
- Motivation letter
- English certificate
- Valid passport or identity card
Pre-admitted students who need a visa complete Universitaly pre-enrolment and apply for a type D study visa. To enrol, Cassino requires a declaration of value, or a CIMEA statement of comparability together with a statement of verification. [2][3]
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 Cassino and Southern Lazio, Department of Electrical and Information Engineering Maurizio Scarano. Teaching regulations of the Master's degree programme in Telecommunications Engineering (LM-27), academic year 2025/26. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Master of Science in Telecommunications Engineering programme website: presentation, enrolment, fees and funding, and dual degree pages, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, International Welcome Service. Pre-admission, admission and enrolment for English-taught programmes, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Telecommunications Engineering is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-27) taught in English at the University of Cassino and Southern Lazio. It is run by the Department of Electrical and Information Engineering in Cassino, and all teaching activities are in English. [1][2]
The programme prepares engineers to design, install, manage and maintain established and emerging telecommunications systems. Its focus areas are network design and management, signal processing, mobile radio systems and remote sensing for surveillance and environmental monitoring. Graduates work with operators and manufacturers and in sectors such as energy, defence, healthcare, space and environmental monitoring, and can go on to doctoral study. [1][2]
What you will study
The 2025/26 study plan has one curriculum, Wireless Communications and Technologies, and totals 120 ECTS. Core units include: [1]
- Digital Signal Processing (9 CFU)
- Antennas and Radiowave Propagation (9 CFU)
- Advanced Communication Networks (9 CFU)
- Microwave Theory and Devices (9 CFU)
- Electronics for Communication Systems (9 CFU)
- Digital Communications (9 CFU)
- Information Theory, Electromagnetic Field Theory, Methods of Applied Mathematics, Instrumentation and Measurements for Communication Systems, Computer and Network Security, and Telecommunications Systems (6 CFU each)
Electives make up 18 CFU. Options include Antenna Array Design, Radiowave Propagation in Urban Environments, Cryptography and Cybersecurity, Radar Systems, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Distributed Computing and Measurements for Cyber Security Applications. The thesis is worth 12 CFU. [1]
How the programme is taught
Teaching runs over four semesters in Cassino and starts each autumn; for 2026/27, first-year classes start on 19 October 2026. The first year covers methodological subjects, the third semester applied design subjects, and the last semester electives and the thesis, which is written in English and defended in public. [1][2]
You can replace one elective with an internship in a company or research lab, which you can request once you have 12 CFU. Second-year students with at least 48 CFU and an average of 28/30 or more can compete for a high-level training path of at least six months in a company or research body. Attendance is not compulsory unless the programme council sets it for a specific activity. [1][2]
Dual degree and exchanges
A dual degree track with Astana IT University in Kazakhstan lets you spend one year in Cassino and one year in Astana and graduate with two master's degrees, one from each university. Erasmus+ and other exchange schemes are also available. [1][2]
Fees and scholarships
Cassino applies a special fee policy for international students. The regional body DiSCo Lazio offers eligible students from low-income families fully waived tuition, housing and study grants, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. The region decides scholarship awards, and renewal depends on exams passed and average mark. [2]
How to apply from outside the EU
Applicants without an Italian bachelor's submit a pre-admission application on the university's GOMP portal with a transcript, CV, motivation letter, English certificate and passport. Pre-admitted students who need a visa then complete Universitaly pre-enrolment and apply for a type D study visa. To enrol, Cassino asks for a declaration of value, or a CIMEA statement of comparability with a statement of verification. The programme says admission for 2027/28 opens in 2027. [2][3]
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 Cassino's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your pre-admission application and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- 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 Cassino's Telecommunications Engineering master?
A first-class bachelor's in telecommunications engineering or a related discipline with strong skills in telecommunications, electromagnetics and maths. The regulations count at least 36 credits in basic engineering sciences plus 36 in core telecommunications subjects as meeting the subject rule. [1][2]
Is there an entrance exam?
No written test. The programme makes a preliminary assessment of your preparation, and an Admission Committee reviews foreign degrees from your documents or through an interview on basic and telecommunications subjects and your motivation. [1][2]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2. The pre-admission application asks for a certificate of proficiency in English, but the programme does not name specific tests or minimum scores, so we check which proof of B2 your file can use. [1][2]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
The programme does not publish a fixed date. For 2026/27, the university said pre-admission usually runs from February to June, with each programme setting its own deadline. Admission for 2027/28 opens in 2027, and we track it for eligible students. [2][3]
I have a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication. Can I apply?
It is usually a good fit if your result is first class, since ECE degrees normally cover signals, communication theory and electromagnetics. Computer Science or IT graduates are often light on electromagnetics or signal processing, which the committee checks. [1][2]
Can I earn a second degree abroad?
Yes, through the dual degree track with Astana IT University in Kazakhstan: one year in Cassino and one year in Astana, with two master's degrees at the end. [1][2]
Is there an internship?
It is optional. You can replace one elective with an internship in a company or research lab once you have 12 credits, and strong second-year students can compete for a training path of at least six months outside the university. [1][2]
How much is tuition?
Cassino applies a special fee policy for international students. DiSCo Lazio scholarship winners have tuition fully waived, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. The region decides scholarship awards. [2]
Can someone handle my whole application to Telecommunications Engineering at Cassino?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Cassino'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 Telecommunications Engineering?
A recognised Indian B.Tech or B.E. in Electronics and Communication or Telecommunication Engineering with a first-class result can meet the rule if your transcript shows strong telecommunications, electromagnetics and maths. You also need English at B2. The steps are pre-admission on the university portal, Universitaly pre-enrolment and the study visa. [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 Telecommunications Engineering are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: pre-admission application, pre-admission offer 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 Telecommunications Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: pre-admission application, pre-admission offer 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 Telecommunications 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: pre-admission application, pre-admission offer 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.
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