Admission to the master's degree programme in Computer Engineering is open to holders of an Italian Laurea degree, or a suitable degree obtained abroad (Bachelor of Science or equivalent first-cycle degree).
Applications are evaluated by an Evaluation Committee (EC) appointed by the Degree Programme Board. The EC will verify:
that the curricular requirements defined in the following are met by the applicant;
that the applicant has an adequate personal preparation to undertake the studies of the master's degree, in particular with regard to the basic knowledge of mathematics and computer engineering, and/or further subjects related to the latter (e.g., electronics, telecommunications, automation or management). This will be done by examining the applicant's curriculum and career, and by possiby interviewing her/him;
that the applicant possesses an adequate knowledge of the English language, comparable to the level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This last requirement (which is mandatory) can be waived if the applicant provides a suitable English language certification at the time of enrolment.
Admission is open to graduates with an Italian Laurea degree in any of the following classes (under D.M. 270/04):
L-8: Ingegneria dell’Informazione;
L-31: Scienze e tecnologie informatiche;
L-30: Scienze e tecnologie fisiche;
L-35: Scienze matematiche.
Admission is also open to graduates with any other Italian Laurea degree that satisfies the following requirements:
at least 36 CFUs taken from learning activities in the SSD sectors in Group 1: MAT/02, MAT/03, MAT/05, MAT/06, MAT/07, MAT/08, MAT/09, FIS/01, FIS/03;
at least 9 CFUs taken from learning activities in the SSD sectors in Group 2: ING-INF/05, INF/01;
at least 9 CFUs taken from learning activities in the SSD sectors in Group 3: ING-IND/35, SECS-P/08.
If you are an Italian citizen with a suitable degree obtained abroad, for the purpose of enrolling at the University of Pisa you must contact the dedicated WIS! (Welcome International Students!) desk.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or equivalent first-cycle degree obtained after completing a three-year (minimum) course of study. The requested degree must include courses on subjects related to computer hardware and software comparable to those typically found in the background of a graduate in Computer Engineering or Computer Science (i.e., exams in algorithms and programming, computer architecture, operating systems, computer networks, and database systems). Lack of any of the above exams makes an application not eligible. A strong background in mathematics is also required. Proficiency in related engineering subjects (e.g., electronics, telecommunications, automation, or management) is also favorably considered. Merely technical or professional degrees, like a Bachelor of Computer Applications or equivalent, are not acceptable for the application.
Please note that:
Students expected to get their BSc degree before their pre-enrolment deadline (set by the Italian embassy or consulate in their country) are allowed to apply. Their admission is contingent on their successful graduation by the specified deadline;
The judgment by the Evaluation Committee on the applicant’s degree refers exclusively to its suitability for the two target MSc programs for this call. Qualifications issued in a non-EU country are subject to verification and recognition of legitimacy by the Italian deputy diplomatic authorities at a later stage.
Knowledge of English, comparable to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, is also required.
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EU citizens, citizens from the European Economic Area or the Swiss Federation, and non-EU citizens with a Permit of Stay in Italy must follow the standard procedure to enrol at the University of Pisa. Detailed enrolment instructions are available here.
If interested, you may request the Degree Programme Board to do a preliminary (informal) assessment of your qualification by sending an email at info_INGINF@dii.unipi.it, thereby including the following documents:
a declaration of knowledge of the English language, specifying the duration of studies and the type of certification held;
the academic degree you possess, with an indication of the legal duration of the course (at least three years), together with a copy of the degree certificate and transcripts (translated to English or Italian);
a copy of your complete Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum covering their education program, as well as any other relevant cultural and professional experience that might help the EC to evaluate your application.
Non-EU citizens living outside of Italy must pre-enroll at the Italian Embassy or Consulate in the Country of origin in order to apply for a visa for long-term stays in Italy. Details are available at dedicated pages of the University website.
Pre-enrollement requires that the candidate first partecipates to a competition. The call for application is usually opened in the month of February preceding the start of the academic year. The call for the current academic year can be found below.