Master in Computer Engineering

At the master's level, Computer Engineering builds on earlier technical training to examine how computing hardware and software are designed, integrated, and optimized for demanding applications. Typical subjects include advanced computer architecture, embedded and real-time systems, telecommunications and networking, distributed systems, and topics such as machine learning or robotics depending on how a given program is structured. Students work on the interaction between physical hardware, such as processors and sensors, and the software systems that control and communicate with them, often through project-based coursework that mirrors problems found in industry research and development. The field draws on both electrical engineering and computer science, so students typically need a solid quantitative and technical background before starting advanced study. Graduates commonly pursue careers in telecommunications, embedded systems development, industrial automation, hardware design, and software engineering for technically demanding sectors, alongside opportunities to continue into further research. This master's program in Computer Engineering is offered by Università degli Studi di Genova, located in Genova, Italy, and is taught in English over two years. Admission requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification, consistent with its position as a second-cycle, advanced engineering program. Over the two years, students typically move from consolidating core engineering knowledge toward more specialized coursework and project work in areas connected to contemporary computing and telecommunications systems. Teaching the program in English allows Università degli Studi di Genova to welcome engineering graduates from outside Italy, combining an international classroom with the technical depth expected of an advanced engineering degree hosted within the Italian university system.