Autonomous systems and intelligent robots (AUSIR) track

Structure of the Programme

The  Programme  follows the following scheme:

• Students attend one year at an ‘entry’ university and one year at an ‘exit’ university. Students must choose different countries and universities as entry and exit.
• The first year is similar at all entry points, with a focus on basic courses that lay the foundation for the chosen technical programme. Students are introduced to business and management during this first year. During the second semester, a design project is combined with business development exercises to demonstrate how technology can be transformed into a successful business with optional elective courses. Students are taught how to prepare and present a convincing business plan.
• In between the first year and the second year, students participate in the EIT Digital 2-week Summer School programme that addresses business opportunities within a socially relevant theme.
• The second year offers a specialisation and a graduation project. The graduation project includes an internship at a company or a research institute and cumulates with a Master thesis having a strong innovation and entrepreneurship dimension.
• Graduates receive degrees from the two universities and a certificate awarded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology.

Admissions

Admissions are managed by EIT in collaboration with partner Universities.

Applications must be sent online through the EIT portal.

Refer to the EIT Application webpage for admission criteria, procedure and deadlines.

For the A.Y. 2026-27 applications can be sent according to the following schedule:

First period: 31 October 2025- 11 January 2026 ( primarily for NON-EU students but also EU students can apply)

Second period: 11 February 2026 - 15 April 2026 ( primarily aimed at EU students. Non-EU students can apply but are not guaranteed to be able to get a residence permit in time for the start of studies. The selection of universities who can accept non-EU citizens as entry is more limited than in period 1.)

Third period: 15 April 2026 -1 June 2026 (aimed only at EU students and others who do not need to apply for a residence permit. The selection of universities who can accept any applicants as entry is more limited than periods 1 and 2).

You can choose the University of Bologna either as entry or exit university.

Important:  The  Autonomous systems and Intelligent Robots track is reserved only to students who have passed the selection with the EIT Digital Master School.

Scholarships

A wide range of scholarships are provided by EIT Digital Master's School and the partner Universities as well.

The EIT scholarships are:

• Scholarships of Excellence (only available to EU applicants) - Full tuition fee waiver and monthly allowance (based on average living costs in the study country)
• Full tuition fee waiver
• Half tuition fee waiver

Students may apply to scholarships during the application process in the application portal.

Please note that besides the scholarships offered by EIT Digital, students may also be eligible for other scholarships, grants or financial aid offered by partner universities.

For a complete overview of the scholarships and funding opportunities provided visit the relevant page on the Master's School website.