Educational Objectives

The program, offered at the new Avellino campus of the University of Salerno, is designed to train highly qualified engineers capable of addressing the emerging challenges of the energy transition and the digitalization of electrical systems, in line with the goals of the European Green New Deal.

The course is characterized by a strong multidisciplinary approach, integrating the traditional skills of electrical engineering with those of information engineering, artificial intelligence, and data analysis. Graduates will be equipped to design, manage, and optimize innovative electrical systems for the production, distribution, storage, and use of electricity, with particular attention to energy efficiency, the integration of renewable sources, and the security of critical infrastructures.

The curriculum explores topics such as:

• distributed generation from renewable energy sources and integration with storage systems.
• smart grids and electric mobility.
• design of supervision, control, and automation systems.
• data analysis for predictive energy management.
• transmission and processing of data from IoT sensors.
• protection of electrical networks against cyber threats (cybersecurity).

The program has a duration of two years (120 ECTS) and is delivered in English. Admission to the program requires a bachelor’s degree, a university diploma, or a qualification obtained abroad and recognized as suitable under current regulations. Specific curricular requirements must also be met, including a minimum number of credits in the core scientific-disciplinary areas of Class L-8 (Information Engineering) and L9–Industrial Engineering, as well as an adequate knowledge of the English language (at least ALTE Level 3 – CEFR B2). A suitable personal preparation is also required, verified through an admission test organized at least four times per year. The program sets additional criteria which, if met by the student, allow exemption from the admission test.

The educational activities include lectures, laboratories, simulations, exercises, and project work, with the aim of training professionals capable of operating in complex and interdisciplinary environments. In particular, the first two semesters are focused on acquiring the methodological foundations of electrical and information engineering. The third semester is devoted to the integration of acquired knowledge and the development of technological solutions for the energy sector. The fourth semester includes laboratory activities, an applied project, and the preparation of the master’s thesis, possibly in collaboration with companies or research institutions.

An Excellence Pathway is available to enhance the academic experience of outstanding students interested in deepening and broadening their education. It consists of additional training activities beyond the regular curriculum, planned annually by the Academic Board. Some of these activities are conducted in collaboration with prominent national and international companies and may lead to the attainment of professional certifications.

An international joint degree program is offered in collaboration with Anhalt University of Applied Sciences (Germany), resulting in the awarding of a double degree: “Laurea Magistrale in Electrical Engineering for Digital Energy” (Italian degree) and “Master in Photovoltaics Engineering Science” (German degree). The program spans two years, with 12 months at the University of Salerno for a total of 57 ECTS, and 12 months at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, for a total of 79 ECTS.

The degree provides access to PhD programs and second level master’s degrees, including the PhD program in Photovoltaics and the master’s program in Digitalization of the Electric System for the Energy Transition, offered in cooperation with partner universities and companies in the energy sector.

This program is part of the University’s broader strategy to promote higher education and the sustainable development of the region, supporting innovation, internationalization, and technology transfer.

At a Glance