Master's Degree programmes taught in English

The University of Catania offers 10 Masters' Degree courses taught in English:

LM-17 Physics
LM-22 Chemical Engineering for Industrial Sustainability
LM-25 Automation Engineering and Control of Complex Systems
LM-26 R Construction Management and Safety
LM-28 Electrical Engineering for Sustainable Green Energy Transition
LM-29 Electronic Engineering
LM-27 Communications Engineering
LM-62 Global Politics and Euromediterranean Relations
LM-69 R Agricultural Science and Technology
LM-DATA Data Science

The call for non EU students living abroad to enrol in English taught Masters' Degree courses for Academic Year 2025-26 is closed. The results will be published by the 9^th of May.

Call for application Frequently Asked Questions Scholarship Opportunities

Step-by-step instructions

For assistance on how to apply follow the instructions described in the Call
Check the study title requirements for students with foreign title
Please choose the programmes according to your previous studies and review the admission requirements before submitting your application.
Check the academic, curriclar and linguistic requirements for each Degree Programme in English.
Get answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Timeline

By 10^thFebruary 2025	The Publication of the Call for the Admission
10^th February 2025 12.00 (GMT +1)	Opening of the online application
14^th March 2025 23.59 (GMT +1)	Closure of the online application
By the 9^th of May 2025	The publication of the suitable candidates
By the 16^th of May 2025	Admitted candidates has to pay the enrolment confirmation fee
Starting from April 2025	Pre-enrolment and apply for a student Visa on www.universitaly.it website
May-June 2025	First and the second scrolling of the ranking
By the 31^th of July 2025	Deadline for pre enrolment on www.universitaly.it website
July - September 2025	Enrolment
October 2025	Beginning of classes

Pre-enrolment and visa application

The admission process for non-European applicants needing a visa to complete enrollment is governed by the guidelines issued annually by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI) and the Ministry of the Interior.

International students residing outside the EU who intend to pre-enroll must submit an online pre-enrollment request from by 31.07.2025 by connecting to the website Universitaly.

Once registered, follow the procedure for international students. When you'll receive the validation of your pre enrolment request you can proceed by asking to the italian embassy in your country a Study Visa. Remind that due to high number of requests in order to secure an appintoment you should make your visa request asap.

EU and Non-EU Citizens Residing in Italy

Italian citizens and citizens from other European Union countries who have obtained a degree abroad, citizens of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, San Marino, and non-EU citizens living in Italy for at least one year with a regular residence permit, may enroll under the same conditions as Italian citizens.

Access to the study program can be open (evaluation of curriculum requirements and skills) or restricted (requires passing an entrance exam for enrollment). In both cases, enrollment involves:

Validation of the obtained degree
Evaluation of curriculum requirements. The required qualifications, personal skills, and abilities vary from one program to another.

To verify the admission requirements, you must complete the pre-evaluation form and attach the following documents:

Final secondary school diploma, obtained with at least 12 years of schooling, or a legally valid substitute certificate.
Declaration of value or Certificate of comparability of the high school diploma.
Bachelor's degree or first-level academic diploma (at least three years of study).
Declaration of value or Certificate of comparability of the Bachelor's degree.
University certificate listing exams taken, grades, and the number of hours (Diploma Supplement if available).
Official study programs for all courses undertaken to achieve the academic degree, on the letterhead of the foreign university, with the stamp and signature of the university.
A motivation letter explaining why you want to enroll in the program, including your strengths and weaknesses.
A letter of recommendation written by a university professor.
Certificate of English language proficiency.

The pre-evaluation form for the aforementioned new Master's degree programs taught in English will be available online from April 8, 2025, to June 30, 2025.