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🇮🇹 1–2 years · September/October (main)
Masters in Automotive Engineering in Italy
Automotive Engineering covers vehicle dynamics, powertrains, electric and hybrid drives, vehicle electronics and autonomous driving. Here is how studying it in Italy works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 2 universities compared
- From ₹26 lakh – ₹34 lakh
- Intakes: September/October (main)
- Post-study work
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Masters in Automotive Engineering in Italy: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Automotive Engineering in Italy usually takes 1–2 years. On our list, 2 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹26 lakh – ₹34 lakh (PoliMi) to ₹30 lakh – ₹38 lakh (PoliTo). After graduating: residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation.
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Masters in Automotive Engineering in Italy at a glance
- Duration
- 1–2 years
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ €500 – €4,000 per year at public universities (often income-based); private €6,000 – €20,000
- Living costs
- ≈ €700 – €1,100 per month (Milan is costliest)
- Typical budget
- ₹8–15 lakh per year
- Intakes
- September/October (main), February (selected programs)
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
- Post-study work
- Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation
Overview
Why study Automotive Engineering in Italy?
Automotive Engineering covers vehicle dynamics, powertrains, electric and hybrid drives, vehicle electronics and autonomous driving.
Italy offers low public-university tuition with regional DSU scholarships, world-famous programs in design, architecture and engineering and income-based fees and scholarships that can cover tuition and housing.
Universities
Universities for Automotive Engineering in Italy
Sorted by total cost for the whole program, in rupees.
Specialisations
Popular Automotive Engineering specialisations
Powertrain Engineering
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Italy.
Vehicle Dynamics
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Italy.
Autonomous Driving
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Italy.
Automotive Software
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Italy.
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: B.Tech/BE in Mechanical, Automobile or Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor's: Mechatronics Engineering
- Prerequisite: Thermodynamics
- Prerequisite: Machine design
- Prerequisite: Engineering mathematics
- English: IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE/GMAT: GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
Careers
Careers after Automotive Engineering in Italy
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. Italy offers low public-university tuition with regional DSU scholarships. Typical roles afterwards include Automotive Engineer, EV Powertrain Engineer and Battery Systems Engineer.
On our list: PoliMi and PoliTo.
From ₹26 lakh – ₹34 lakh at PoliMi up to ₹30 lakh – ₹38 lakh, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept b.Tech/BE in Mechanical, Automobile or Electrical Engineering and mechatronics Engineering, with thermodynamics, machine design and engineering mathematics, plus IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university.
Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation. During your studies: up to 20 hours a week (1,040 hours a year).
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