Overview

The Master of Science in Music and Acoustic Engineering at Politecnico di Milano combines a solid theoretical background with laboratory activities and applied projects, providing interdisciplinary skills in audio, music technologies, and multimedia systems, with a strong focus on design, experimentation, and advanced technological applications.

Key facts

Graduates of the Master of Science in Music and Acoustic Engineering are equipped with advanced technical and methodological skills that enable them to pursue a wide range of professional and academic opportunities in the fields of audio, acoustics, music technologies, and multimedia systems.

Career prospects include roles in research and development, design and engineering of audio and acoustic systems, sound and music technology industries, multimedia and entertainment sectors, as well as consulting and innovation-oriented activities.

Graduates may also continue their education through postgraduate study programmes, including second-level Master programmes and PhD programmes in relevant fields such as information engineering, acoustics, signal processing, and related interdisciplinary areas, both in Italy and internationally.

Moreover, the qualification grants access, where applicable, to the State Examination for professional engineering practice, in accordance with current national regulations.

Programme Structure

Courses include

The Master of Science in Music and Acoustic Engineering provides advanced education in the fields of sound and acoustic engineering, adopting an interdisciplinary approach that integrates competences in information engineering, acoustics, signal processing, computer engineering, and music technologies.
The study programme covers both theoretical and applied aspects of acoustics, digital audio, and sound signal processing, with particular focus on sound modelling, analysis and synthesis, audio acquisition and reproduction systems, music technologies, and multimedia systems.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milano, Italy

Disciplines

Music Sound Engineering

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor degree in a related field. An official translation of the Bachelor/provisional degree is also required, in case the original document is in a language other than Italian, English, French or Spanish.

Academic transcript

Cumulative GPA statement

Curriculum vitae

Portfolio (for Design courses)

English proficiency

GRE (only for Engineering courses, optional)

Letter of recommendation (optional)

Letter of motivation (optional)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3893 EUR / year

≈ 3893 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

890 EUR / year

≈ 890 EUR / year

Additional Details

The tuition fees for EU students depend on their family income level that will be calculated between January and March

Living costs

Milano

Italy

850 - 1450 EUR / month

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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