Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Padua, Italy
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
02 Feb 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,739 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Third call - EU students only
Key Summary
Program 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.
Merit-based scholarships
Padua International Excellence Scholarship
The University of Padua offers 53 scholarships to highly talented prospective students wishing to pursue a Bachelor's or Master's degree completely held in English in Padua.
Fee-waivers
The University of Padua additionally offers 100 full tuition fee waivers to students enrolling in one of its degree programs held completely in English.
Departmental scholarships
Some Departments offer additional scholarships to more than 30 international students
Galilean School of Higher Education Scholarships
The Scuola Galileiana di Studi Superiori (Galilean School of Higher Education) is the University of Padua’s school of excellence. It combines traditional university education with a series of special in-house courses comprising seminars and lectures by renowned international visiting professors. Up to four highly talented international students are selected each year.
Scholarships awarded by other national or international organizations
Scholarships awarded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation MAECI
Every year, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation awards scholarships for studying in Italy to both international students and Italian students who are permanent residents in countries other than Italy (IRE).
These scholarships aim to foster international cultural cooperation, spread the knowledge of the Italian language, culture, and science, as well as promote the Italian economic and technological system throughout the world.
Grants are offered to pursue study, training, and/or research programs at Italian Higher Education Institutes, both public and legally recognized.
Loans for merit
The University of Padua has signed an agreement with the bank Banca Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A, the savings bank Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Padova e Rovigo, and the Association ‘Friends of the University of Padua’. The agreement is aimed at providing EU students with a flexible borrowing option at advantageous interest rates, to be granted with no need for collateral, to bear expenses for education.
The loan will be granted following checks on the eligibility criteria of the student asking for the financing and prior approval of the lender.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
The Electrical Engineering course, comprising 120 (ECTS) credits, provides students with a comprehensive understanding of electrical systems, electronics, and advanced technologies, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful and impactful career in the field.
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.
The study tracks 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, and 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.
Credits: 120 ECTS
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Graduates in Electrical Engineering easily find employment in many different fields. The main areas providing employment opportunities for electrical engineers are the generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization 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.
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