University of Calabria

What you'll study

The programme delivers a balanced foundation in mathematics, physics and core electrical engineering, followed by specialised training in telecommunications, smart sensing and networked computing. Teaching combines lectures, practical laboratories, programming exercises and project work to develop design, analysis and implementation skills.

• Core foundation subjects: calculus and linear algebra, physics for engineers, circuit theory, electronics and digital systems.
• Signal and systems: signals and linear systems, analogue and digital signal processing, sampling and spectral analysis.
• Telecommunications: communication theory, modulation and coding, digital communications, wireless communications and propagation, antennas and RF principles.
• Networking and computing: computer networks, network protocols, distributed systems, cloud and edge computing concepts, network security fundamentals.
• Smart sensing and IoT: sensor technologies, embedded systems, data acquisition, low-power wireless sensor networks, IoT platforms and gateway design.
• Software and modelling: programming for engineers (C/C++/Python), simulation tools for communications and networks, machine learning basics for signal and data analysis.
• Laboratories and hands-on work: electronics and communications labs, networking labs, embedded systems and sensor prototyping, group design projects and a capstone final project.
• Professional skills: engineering design methods, technical reporting, project management, and opportunities for internships or industry placement.

Entry requirements

Applicants normally need a recognised secondary school leaving qualification with strong attainment in mathematics and physics or related subjects. Selection may consider academic transcripts, a motivation statement and any relevant project or practical experience.

The programme is primarily delivered in Italian; therefore competence in Italian is required for admission. International applicants who do not have sufficient Italian language skills are usually expected to demonstrate proficiency or follow an institutional language pathway. Applicants holding qualifications from outside Italy must have them recognised as equivalent by the university admissions office and may be asked to provide certified translations.

Career prospects

Graduates from this programme are prepared for technical and engineering roles across telecommunications, information and communication technology (ICT), and the growing Internet of Things sector. Typical entry-level positions include:

• Telecommunications engineer and network planner
• Network and systems administrator or engineer
• RF and antenna engineer or test technician
• Embedded systems and IoT developer
• Signal processing engineer or data analyst for sensor systems
• Systems integrator in industrial or smart-city projects

Graduates also move into roles in product development, technical sales, project management or continue to postgraduate study (master’s degrees in telecommunications, electronic engineering, computer science or specialised research) to pursue research and more advanced technical careers.

Why study at University of Calabria

The University of Calabria is a research-active institution with a well-established engineering faculty and modern campus facilities. The local engineering departments maintain laboratories for electronics, communications, wireless systems and networks that support hands-on learning and student projects. Students benefit from industry links in the region and beyond, opportunities for internships and mobility programmes, and a multidisciplinary environment that connects telecommunications with computer engineering and data science.

Located in the Arcavacata campus, the university offers a supportive student community and access to regional technology initiatives, making it a practical choice for students aiming to enter the Italian and international telecommunications and ICT sectors.