Programme enrolment: requirements, deadlines and methods

The minimum graduate admission requirement for the Master’s Programme is a bachelor’s university degree of at least three years in duration, or gained through the acquisition of at least 180 ECTS credits, or other degree from accredited institutions recognized as equivalent.

Applicants holding an Italian degree are invited to read the Italian version of the course regulation for detailed indications about the applicant’s profile in terms of Italian university credits.

The evaluation of the applications is performed by the Master's Board which decides about eligibility based on the following requirements:

• The suitability of the applicants’ degree (curriculum studiorum), with regards to background knowledge in the subjects related to offshore engineering as: Fluid dynamics and hydraulics; Thermodynamics; Geotechnical Engineering; Process Engineering; Structural Mechanics; Design.

• The suitability of the applicants’ personal preparation (curriculum vitae)

• Proficiency in the English language (level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference). 

Graduating students may send off their application as well as, provided that they have registered at least 165 ECTS credits in their career. If positively evaluated, they will be allowed to enroll on the condition that they obtain their undergraduate degree by and no later than the date established by the Academic Bodies, to be made available later on the degree programme website.

In order to apply, prospective students need to register to Studenti Online www.studenti.unibo.it, and select the menu “Register for an entrance exam or requirements check”. Download the step-by-step guide to the application from the Attachments Box.

The following materials must accompany the online application:

1. Front and back copy of your Passport or other valid identity document in English;
2. Resumé or Curriculum Vitae, including significant academic/work experiences in the field of the Master’s Degree (see form in the Attachments box);
3. Official transcript of academic records from every post-secondary institution attended, containing a list of the courses with grades (GPA or similar), the name of the final degree and the final grade;
4. Personal statement of purpose (see form in the Attachments box);
5. Proof of English proficiency - at least B2 level:

• Language proficiency test B2 level (Idoneità) already held by the applicant, released by the University of Bologna Linguistic Centre (CLA-UNIBO) or by other Italian Universities
• Internationally recognized language certifications, such as TOEFL, IELTS, etc. (minimum scores to be considered equivalent to B2 level being the following: IELTS 5,5; TOEFL PBT 507-557; TOEFL CBT 180-217; TOEFL IBT 80-99; Cambridge First Certificate (FCE); Trinity College of London ISE II)
• previous bachelor's degree fully delivered in English in one EU/EEA country as well as in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Switzerland, the United States, Canada, Australia or New Zealand. English as a medium of instruction (MOI) should be clearly written down on the transcript of academic records.

No preliminary evaluation of documents submitted by email will be carried out.

Only complete applications (having all the compulsory documents uploaded by the deadline) will be evaluated by the Admission Board. 

It is highly recommended to apply as early as possible, in particular for non-EU applicants who, if admitted, have to undergo pre-enrollment procedure at the Embassy or Consulate in their country within due date. 

If the Admission Board deems that an applicant meets the requirements, the application light will turn green (Positive Evaluation: Admitted) on the online system; otherwise, the application light will turn red (Negative Evaluation: Not Admitted).

If you are Admitted to the degree programme, you will be able to enrol following the steps outlined in the Call for applications.

If you have a foreign qualification (obtained outside Italy), take action well in advance to collect the necessary documents for enrolment - read the specific information. 

If you are a non-EU citizen resident abroad, read carefully the specific information prepared for you as you are required to go through the pre-enrollment procedure on Universitaly portal. The pre-enrollment procedure is to be carried out according to the rules, regulations and deadlines set forth on the ministerial Circular Note that will be issued in Spring 2023 (see side box on the right once available). Pre-admission letter is not necessary anymore and therefore no letter will be provided to admitted applicants.

Important! During the enrolment process, students will be asked to choose the degree programme class (LM 22 Chemical engineering or LM 35 Environmental engineering) and curriculum (Environmental Offshore Engineering - Offshore Energy Technologies - Offshore Structures). Please check here for further details about How to select class and curriculum.