Master in Electrical engineering

Tuition fees are 2,470 EUR per year.

Electrical engineering is a two-year master's program taught in English at Università degli Studi di Pavia, in Pavia, Italy. The discipline covers the study, design and application of systems that generate, transmit, control and use electrical energy and signals, spanning areas such as power systems, electronics, telecommunications, control systems and electromagnetics. At the master's level, students typically build on foundational engineering and mathematics with advanced coursework in circuit design, signal processing, power electronics, automation and embedded systems, often supported by laboratory work that applies theory to practical problems. The field also increasingly intersects with renewable energy, addressing how electrical systems integrate solar, wind and other alternative sources into existing power grids, as well as with digital technologies, including sensors, communication networks and control software used in modern industrial and consumer systems. Mathematical modeling, simulation tools and problem-solving form a core part of the training, preparing students to analyze and design systems ranging from small electronic devices to large-scale power infrastructure. Because electrical engineering underlies much of modern technology, its applications extend into telecommunications, automotive systems, robotics, aerospace and industrial automation, giving graduates a wide range of potential specializations. Career paths commonly include roles as design or systems engineers in electronics and power companies, telecommunications firms, automotive and industrial manufacturers, and utility companies responsible for electricity generation and distribution. Some graduates move into research and development, working on next-generation electronic components or energy systems, while others pursue further study toward doctoral research in areas such as power electronics, control theory or communications. Studying electrical engineering in English at an Italian university situates this technical training within Italy's broader engineering and manufacturing sector, while preparing graduates for engineering careers applicable internationally.