ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION ENGINEERING

Robotics and Automation Engineering (LM-25) at Unical is a two-year, English-taught master’s that trains engineers in intelligent autonomous systems, robotics, automation, and cyber-physical systems. It combines control theory, AI, mechanical design, software, sensors, and laboratory work.

Core subjects

• Control and systems theory: modelling, analysis, estimation, filtering, optimization, and control of dynamic systems.
• Industrial automation and process control: design and supervision of industrial plants, process flows, machine safety, and worker safety.
• Robotics: design of industrial robot systems, including robotic tooling, actuators, mechanics, and sensors.
• Mechatronics: integration of mechanical, electronic, control, and software components into automated machines.
• Machine learning and AI: supervised learning, reinforcement learning, deep reinforcement learning, and AI-based systems.
• Computer vision and perception: sensing, localization, perception, and the perception–planning–control pipeline used in autonomous driving.
• Real-time software and networks: programming automation systems, data communication, and networked control in industrial robotics.
• Human–machine and human–robot interfaces: design of systems where people interact safely and effectively with automated or robotic systems.
• Hardware/software integration: development of integrated systems combining sensors, actuators, processing units, and software.

Specializations

You choose one of two curricula:

• Intelligent Autonomous Systems: design and supervision of intelligent agents for industrial and civil applications, including autonomous and cognitive robotics.
• Cyber-Physical Systems: modelling, supervision, and control of systems where sensor networks are tightly integrated with actuators, processing units, and plants.

Practical training

• The program includes laboratory and experimental activities alongside lectures.
• You complete 120 ECTS over four semesters, normally 60 ECTS per year.
• Training also covers modelling and simulation, data analysis, information systems, and design of advanced automation solutions.

What you can do afterwards

Graduates are prepared for careers in industrial automation, robotics, autonomous vehicles, smart manufacturing, mechatronics, AI-enabled control systems, industrial software, and research and development.

For Robotics and Automation Engineering (LM-25) at Unical, you must have a relevant engineering bachelor’s degree, the required technical preparation, and B2 English. The master’s is taught in English.

Eligibility requirements

• Bachelor’s degree: You need a degree in Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Related degrees: Other engineering degrees may be accepted if Unical considers your academic background equivalent and you have the required technical foundation.
• Core knowledge: You should have preparation in mathematics, physics, control systems, electronics, computer programming, mechanical/industrial engineering, signals, and modelling.
• English: You must demonstrate CEFR B2 or higher English proficiency.
• English certificate: A recognized B2 certificate may be used to meet this requirement.
• Assessment: Unical evaluates your transcript and technical background; an interview may be required to confirm preparation and English ability.
• International applicants: Your foreign degree must be recognized as valid for entry to a master’s program in Italy, and you must follow the applicable visa/pre-enrolment procedures.

For an Indian applicant, a B.Tech/BE in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering is the most suitable background, especially with strong coursework in control systems, programming, electronics, mathematics, and robotics-related subjects.

For Robotics and Automation Engineering (LM-25) at Unical, you need a relevant engineering bachelor’s degree, the required technical credits, and B2 English. The program itself is taught entirely in English.

Degree requirement

• You must hold a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields: Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Degrees in closely related engineering disciplines may also be considered if your academic background is judged equivalent and you meet the required credits.

Required academic background

Unical expects preparation in the technical foundations needed for robotics and automation, including:

• Mathematics, physics, and engineering fundamentals
• Automatic control and systems engineering
• Electronics and electrical engineering
• Computer science, programming, and software engineering
• Mechanical engineering and industrial engineering topics
• Signal processing, modelling, and measurement/instrumentation topics

English requirement

• You must demonstrate CEFR B2 English or higher.
• Unical may accept a B2 certificate issued by its own Language Centre (CLA), another university language centre, or an equivalent recognized certification.

Selection process

• Your eligibility is evaluated through your academic transcript, prior coursework, and any required supporting documents.
• Depending on your background, Unical may conduct an interview to verify technical preparation and English proficiency.
• International applicants must also follow the standard foreign-qualification recognition and visa/pre-enrolment procedures.

For an Indian applicant, the strongest eligibility profile is typically a B.Tech/BE in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering, with strong grades in control systems, programming, electronics, mathematics, and related subjects.[www2.dimes.unical]

To apply for Robotics and Automation Engineering (LM-25) at Unical as a non-EU international student, submit these documents through the UnicalAdmission/Esse3 portal, each uploaded separately as a single PDF.

Required documents

• Passport: First page of a valid passport.
• CV: Your academic record, technical skills, projects, and relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree certificate: Proof of your completed undergraduate degree.
• Transcript of records: Official academic transcript showing courses, grades, and ECTS/credit details.
• University syllabus: Detailed course descriptions for all subjects studied—important for verifying your robotics, automation, electronics, computing, and control-systems background.
• English certificate: Submit it if you have one; this course requires B2 English or higher.
• Italian certificate: Optional—only if you already hold one.
• Other useful documents: Certificates, project work, publications, internships, or other evidence that strengthens your application.

Application process

• Register and apply on the Esse3 portal, select the Robotics and Automation Engineering course, and choose the correct “Call for Extra-EU Students” competition.
• Pay the €10 application fee through PagoPA by the application deadline.
• You may apply for only one degree course; to change your choice, cancel the previous application first.
• Missing documents can be uploaded within the application deadline.

For an Indian applicant, prepare your passport, CV, degree/provisional certificate, semester-wise transcripts, detailed syllabi, and B2 English proof as the core application package.