Study location	Italy, Pavia
Type	Graduate, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	(Master degree in Computer Engineering)
Course code	06416/00/2013

Tuition fee	€4,500 per year Tuition fee for non-EU students who enter Italy with a study visa is based on flat rate and depends on the citizenship. If non-EU students come from a family with limited financial resource, they can choose to have their tuition fee calculated according to their family income (from €156,00 to €3.985,00 per year). For more info please consult this link
Application fee	€35 per programme This fee is not refundable.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor’s degree, postgraduate Master’s degree awarded in Engineering. Check here the requirements. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / French / Italian / Spanish. If the transcript provided by your home school is not in English, you will need to obtain official translations along with verified copies of the original. In order to finalize your enrollment, you must submit the scanned version of your original documents.

Language requirements	English Knowledge of the English language at a level no lower than level B2 of the CEF (Common European Framework). Read more here about exceptions.

Other requirements

Strong background in the basic subjects and in the characteristic engineering subjects. For country-specific requirements related to your degree please read our dedicated webpage. Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Please note that we accept a limited number of non-eu students each academic year. All students with an unconditional offer will be sent specific instructions on how to accept their offer and how to reserve their seat. Students who do not comply with the instructions may not be able to enroll. Students with a conditional offer cannot accept their offer before taking and passing the assessment test.

More information	mpee.unipv.eu

Overview

The program provides high-level education to graduate students with a bachelor in electronics, communications and other scientific disciplines. Besides traditional courses, the syllabus includes other industry-oriented courses and opportunities for exposure to most recent advances in three different tracks:

• Microelectronics is intended to offer in-depth knowledge in integrated circuits and systems
• Photonics focuses on laser and optical components technologies
• Space Communication and Sensing is a new course combining electronic, high-frequency and remote sensing technologies with the booming world of space-related applications

Programme structure

2 years (120 credits, see study plan
Curriculum 1: MICROELECTRONICS

YEAR 1
• Advanced Mathematical Methods for Engineers
• RF Microelectronics
• Electronic Instrumentation and Technologies
• Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
• Microwaves
• Integrated Circuit Devices
• Digital IC Design
• Analog Integrated Circuits

YEAR 2
• Integrated Power Management
• Antennas
• Electro-Optical Instrumentation
• Analog-Digital Interface Circuits
• Statistical Signal Processing
• One subject to be chosen from the list: Integrated Power Management / Digital Communications / Electro-Optical Instrumentation / Industrial Control / Internet and Multimedia / Microwave Measurements / Organization Theory And Design / Process Control / Quantum Electronics / Radar Remote Sensing / Robot Control / Satellite and Space Systems / Laser Safety / Hardware Software Codesign / Advanced Topics In Microwave Technologies / Industrial Topics In Microelectronics and Photonics / Planning, Management and Supply of Goods and Services

Curriculum 2 : PHOTONICS

YEAR 1
• Advanced Mathematical Methods for Engineers
• Optoelectronic Devices
• Introduction to Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Technologies
• Quantum Electronics
• Microwaves
• Optical Communications
• Nonlinear Optics
• Digital Communications

YEAR 2
• Electro-Optical Instrumentation
• Industrial Laser Design
• Antennas and Propagation
• One subject to be chosen from the list: Industrial Control / Internet and Multimedia / Microwave Measurements / Organization Theory and Design / Process Control / Radar Remote Sensing / Robot Control / Satellite and Space Systems / Laser Safety / Analog-Digital Interface Circuits / Economics for the Digital Society / Advanced Topics in Microwave Technologies / Industrial Topics in Microelectronics and Photonics / Planning, Management and Supply of Goods and Services

Curriculum 3 : SPACE COMMUNICATION AND SENSING

YEAR 1
• Advanced Mathematical Methods for Engineers
• Satellite Data Analysis
• Quantum Electronics
• Introduction to Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Technologies
• Antennas and Propagation
• Microwaves
• Optical Communications
• RF Microelectronics
• Radar Remote Sensing
• Digital Communications

YEAR 2
• Electro-Optical Instrumentation
• Satellite and Space Systems
• Microwave Measurements
• Statistical Signal Processing
• One subject to be chosen from the list: Electro-Optical Instrumentation / Industrial Control / Internet and Multimedia / Organization Theory And Design / Process Control / Quantum Electronics / Radar Remote Sensing / Robot Control / Satellite and Space Systems / Introduction to Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Technologies / Laser Safety / Economics for fhe Digital Society / Advanced Topics in Microwave Technologies / Industrial Topics in Microelectronics and Photonics / Planning, Management and Supply of Goods and Services

Career opportunities

The job market for a graduate in Electronic Engineering involves many professional fields such as the manufacturing industry specializing in:
• electronic components, devices and systems
• integrated circuits
• optoelectronic components and devices
• instruments for telecommunications systems
• industrial and measurement instrumentation
Graduates basically can work in any industrial sector that uses electronic, electro-optics and electromagnetic technologies. They can also be employed in the service sector, both private and public, and as freelancers.