Overview

The master’s degree programme in Electrical Engineering from the University of Padua provides a solid background in the domains of power electronics and electrical drives, electrical machine and apparatus design, engineering electromagnetic and electromagnetic compatibility, measurement and diagnostic techniques, and digital signal processing. Students also develop specific skills in the areas of electrical energy and renewable sources, electrical systems in transportation, and electrical system design and automation.

Career opportunities

Graduates in Electrical Engineering easily find employment in many different fields. The main areas providing employment opportunities for electrical engineers are generation, transmission, distribution and utilisation of electrical energy; manufacturing of electrical machines and power electronic equipment; design, production, and operation of electrical systems for transportation (automotive, rail, maritime, and aerospace); industrial automation; electricity market..

Programme Structure

Common course units: Static Power Converters and Applications, Electrical Power Systems, Electrical Measurements, Computational Electrical Engineering.

Study track Machines and Drives for Industry and Mobility: Design of Electrical Machines, Applied Control of Electric Drives and Converters, Industrial Electromagnetic Compatibility, Computer Assisted Electromagnetic Design, Measurements on Electrical Machine and Plants, Road Electric Vehicles, Electrical and Electromagnetic Micro-nanodevices.

Study track Green Technologies and Energy Infrastructures: Power Plants for Energy Generation, Technologies for HVAC and HVDC Transmission Systems, Electroheat Technologies for Sustainability, Systems for Automation, Renewable Electric Energy Conversion and Storage, Nuclear Plants.

Optional course units: Photovoltaic Science and Technology, Advanced Control Systems, Light Engineering and Photometry, Energy System Modelling and Scenarios, Electricity Market, Business Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Plasma-based Technology for Industrial Applications, Smart Grids.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-02 00:00:00

More details

1st Call: 2 November - 2 February
2nd Call: 2 March - 2 May
3rd Call: (only for EU citizens and non EU citizens residing in Italy): 2 June – 2 August

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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OTE

126

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Padua, Italy

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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65

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80

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OTE

126

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Other requirements

General requirements

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian.

You can often get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

You must take the original entry qualification documents with you when you finally go to the university.

If you are admitted to the degree course, you will have to submit other documents including original and translated/legalised copies of your previous qualifications, etc. No legalised documents are required at application stage.

Bachelor diploma (or equivalent)

A minimum three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related fields is required with proven skills in Mathematics, Physics, Industrial engineering, Electrical machines, Electrical power systems, and Electrical measurements.

Additional entry requirements – Entry title and GPA

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

2739 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2739 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

2739 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2739 EUR per year during 24 months.

The above amounts can be significantly waived based on your “Equivalent Economic Status Index"

Living costs for Padua

750 - 1100 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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