The University of Bologna, founded in 1088, is widely recognized as the oldest university in the world, making it a historic institution in the realm of higher education. It is a public research university located in Bologna, Italy, with several campuses spread across the Emilia-Romagna region, as well as an international campus in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Known for its innovative approach to education and research, the University of Bologna offers a wide range of programs in fields such as arts, humanities, science, law, medicine, engineering, and business. With a strong focus on interdisciplinary research and a global outlook, the university plays a pivotal role in the European Higher Education Area and is a founding member of the Coimbra Group, a network of prestigious European universities. The institution is known for its rich academic tradition and its contributions to both national and international research initiatives.

First Year

Mandatory Courses

Energy Systems Engineering M (1, Core, ING-IND/08, 6 CFU)
Laboratory of Technical English M-ITA (1, Other, 3 CFU)
Strumentazione e Metodi per le Misure su Sistemi Elettrici M (1, Core, ING-INF/07, 9 CFU)
Design and Diagnostics of Electrical Insulation Systems M (2, Core, ING-IND/33, 6 CFU)
Elettromagnetismo Applicato M C.I. (2)
CAD of Electrical and Magnetic Fields (Graduate Course) (2, Core, ING-IND/31, 6 CFU)
Elettrodinamica Quasi Stazionaria e Non Stazionaria M (2, Core, ING-IND/31, 6 CFU)
Enertronica M C.I. (2)
Photovoltaic Conversion and Electric Energy Storage M (2, Core, ING-IND/31, 6 CFU)
Static Electric Energy Conversion (Graduate Course) (2, Core, ING-IND/32, 6 CFU)
Elective Courses (6 CFU) Choose 6 credits among the following courses:

Business Economics M (1, Core, ING-IND/35, 6 CFU)
Modern Physics M (1, Core, FIS/01, 6 CFU)
Principles of Digital Communications M (1, Core, ING-INF/03, 6 CFU)
Second Year

Mandatory Courses

Electric Drives for Industrial and Wind Energy Applications (1, Core, ING-IND/32, 9 CFU)
Electrical Power Systems and Smart Grids M (1, Core, ING-IND/33, 9 CFU)
Final Examination (18 CFU) Students may choose to carry out practical and research activities within companies or institutions external to Unibo or within Unibo laboratories.

Group A (max limit 18 CFU)
Final Examination (O, Final, 18 CFU) - Continuous presence not required.
Group B (max limit 18 CFU)
Internship Abroad for Preparation of the Final Examination (1, Final, 15 CFU)
Internship for Preparation for the Final Examination (1, Final, 15 CFU)
Preparation for the Final Examination Abroad (1, Final, 15 CFU)
Final Examination (O, Final, 3 CFU)
Elective Courses (18 CFU) Choose 18 credits among the following courses:

Electromechanical Systems Modelling M (1, Core, ING-IND/32, 6 CFU)
Innovative Electrical Technologies M (1, Core, ING-IND/33, 6 CFU)
Modellistica Circuitale per l'Enertronica M (1, Core, ING-IND/31, 6 CFU)
Sensors and Transducers for Industry and Environment M (1, Core, ING-INF/07, 6 CFU)
Design Methodologies of Electrically-Operated Machines M (2, Core, ING-IND/32, 6 CFU)
Power Plants and Distributed Generation M (2, Core, ING-IND/33, 6 CFU)
Freely Chosen Courses (12 - 18 CFU) Choose at least 12 credits. The course board suggests attending the following courses:

Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion M (1, Elective, ING-IND/32, 6 CFU)
Electromechanical Systems Modelling M (1, Elective, ING-IND/32, 6 CFU)
Innovative Electrical Technologies M (1, Elective, ING-IND/33, 6 CFU)
Modellistica Circuitale per l'Enertronica M (1, Elective, ING-IND/31, 6 CFU)
Sensors and Transducers for Industry and Environment M (1, Elective, ING-INF/07, 6 CFU)
Applied Superconductivity for Energy Transition M (2, Elective, ING-IND/31, 6 CFU)
Design Methodologies of Electrically-Operated Machines M (2, Elective, ING-IND/32, 6 CFU)
Electrical Power Systems for Smart Cities M (2, Elective, ING-IND/33, 6 CFU)
Electric Propulsion Systems (2, Elective, ING-IND/32, 6 CFU)
Electromagnetic Compatibility M (2, Elective, ING-IND/31, 6 CFU)
Instrumentation for Electrical Engineering M (2, Elective, ING-INF/07, 6 CFU)
Meccanica Razionale M (2, Elective, MAT/07, 6 CFU)
Power Plants and Distributed Generation M (2, Elective, ING-IND/33, 6 CFU)
Plasma Engineering M (2, Elective, ING-IND/31, 6 CFU)
Structural Mechanics M - Not available for the year 2024/2025 (2, Elective)

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it