Double Degree

in Master of Science Program in Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Illinois at Chicago

Students enrolled in the Laurea Magistrale in Computer Engineering (LM-CE) course can also obtain the title of Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS-ECE) at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) in parallel with their degree in Italy.

Here is the programme:

Year 1

ITALY

  • In October-December, students attend courses in the first semester of the first year of the LM-CE course at UNIPI
  • In March-May, students attend courses in the second semester of the first year of the LM-CE at UNIPI

These second-semester courses will also include 15 CFUs for the MS-ECE programme at UCI (list of courses subject to change, to be confirmed each year). The examinations for the chosen courses must be passed successfully on the first attempt and the mark will be counted for the purposes of enrolment at UCI.

Year 2

USA

  • In August-December, students attend courses in the autumn semester of the MS-ECE programme at UIC.
  • Students are required to take three ECE courses at 500 level plus compulsory laboratory work for the dissertation.

In January-June, students spend the spring semester at UIC working on their MS-ECE thesis and defending it to obtain their MS-ECE degree at UIC

Year 3

ITALY

Optional but highly recommended

  • Students attend the second year of the LM-CE course at UNIPI.
  • Of the courses taken at UIC, a minimum of 9 CFUs will be granted for the LM-CE programme. Students extend their UIC thesis and defend it to obtain their LM-CE degree at UNIPI.
  • For those interested, further information can be obtained by contacting Nicola Tonellotto (nicola.tonellotto@unipi.it).

Event

Presentation

Thursday May 15, 2025  11:30 a.m.

Aula Magna U. Dini – Scuola di Ingegneria, Pisa

Introduction: 

Massimo Macucci, Responsabile dell’Accordo per l’Università di Pisa
Gabriele Pannocchia, Presidente della Scuola d’Ingegneria
Sergio Saponara, Direttore del Dipartimento di Ingegneria dell’Informazione

Presentation:

Danilo Erricolo (UIC)

Carmen Lilley (UIC)

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