MElectronics and Communications Engineering

Study location	Italy, Siena, Palazzo San Niccolò, via Roma, 56
Academic field	Electronic & electrical engineering (JACS H600)
Type	Master's Degree, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	M (LM-27 Second cycle degree in Telecommunications Engineering)

Application fee	€49.90 per program You may apply for admission to up to two programs within the same application. The application fee must be paid separately for each program to which you apply.

Entry qualification

Bachelor/Undergraduate diploma (or higher) After You Apply An Enrolment Committee will evaluate your competencies and skills to determine if they meet the program requirements. Admission Criteria The required competencies for admission include: a background in mathematics, statistics and physics, equivalent to that obtained in a first-level (Bachelor’s) information engineering degree; fundamental principles of computer science, control, electronics and telecommunications; basic programming skills. After the Evaluation You will be notified of the outcome approximately one month after the application deadline, or earlier. At the discretion of the Enrolment Committee, students who pass the initial selection based on the submitted documents may be invited to take a remote online test and/or attend an interview. The dates for any additional selection tests will be communicated via email. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian. Schools and universities usually provide documentation translated into English. If this is not available, an official translation will be required, along with certification of the authenticity of the original documents. Review the documents required for the admission application at this link: admission.unisi.it/?p=1193 Review the documents required for enrollment (upon admission) at the link admission.unisi.it/?p=1982 Upload copies on the application

Language requirements	English English fluency is required, with a minimum proficiency level of B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). For further information, check the following link admission.unisi.it/?p=1944

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Overview

Objectives
The Master’s Degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering equips graduates with advanced expertise in telecommunication and electronic systems, incorporating learning content aligned with the latest technological advancements. The program offers in-depth knowledge across core engineering domains, including digital communications, information processing, electronic circuit design, and high-frequency techniques.

Courses
The program is structured into two specialized tracks: ‘Electronics for Smart Industry’ and ‘Telecommunications for the Digital Society.’ These tracks allow students to tailor their study plans with considerable flexibility to suit their interests and career goals.

Both tracks provide comprehensive knowledge in various areas of telecommunication and electronic engineering. Key topics include:

• Analog and digital circuit design.
• Digital transmission techniques.
• Theoretical and practical aspects of information theory.
• Analysis and management of telecommunication networks.
• Representation and protection of multimedia information.
• Design of sensors and microsystems.
• High-frequency systems.
• Biomedical devices.

The curriculum also incorporates advanced mathematical calculus, including functional and complex analysis, to provide the theoretical tools needed for modeling and solving complex problems in information engineering.

Program structure

MUR degree class: LM-27 Second cycle degree in Telecommunications Engineering
Duration in years: 2
Credits: 120
Language: English

Career opportunities

Internship and international opportunities
The Department of Information Engineering and Mathematics has a strong history of collaborations with both academic and industrial partners. These partnerships provide students with opportunities to spend a semester at prestigious universities and research institutions through student exchange programs or to undertake internships at companies and research labs specializing in electronics and telecommunications engineering.

Career opportunities
Graduates of the Master’s Degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering can pursue careers in industries, public organizations, government agencies, financial institutions, and research centers. These sectors often have R&D divisions dedicated to the design, production, and management of systems for information processing and transmission, data networking, wired and wireless communication, and the development and operation of advanced electronic systems and subsystems.

Key roles are available in companies specializing in the design, production, and management of electronics and telecommunication systems, as well as infrastructure for data acquisition and transport, and IT applications in telecommunications, remote sensing, and multimedia technologies.

Typical job opportunities for graduates include positions in companies that develop or manage electronics, telecommunication and smart sensor systems in various fields, including:

• Internet of Things and Smart Industry
• Space and automotive industries.
• Agri-food, tourism, and healthcare.
• Safety and support for the elderly or disabled.
• Cultural heritage preservation.
• Energy systems.

Additionally, graduates in Electronics and Communications Engineering are eligible to join the Italian professional society of engineers under the Information Engineering section.