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The University of Pisa offers a two-year graduate program leading to the Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering degree with specialization in Space Engineering (“Laurea Magistrale in Ingegneria Aerospaziale, curriculum Space Engineering”). The program is taught in English to both national and international students. The degree provides world-class education in space engineering, preparing the students for a successful career in the aerospace sector or for access to a doctoral program, in Europe or elsewhere.

Founded in 1343, the University of Pisa is a renowned public institution, with twenty departments and cutting-edge research centers across various disciplines. It consistently ranks among the top 200 universities worldwide according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) and is one of the top three institutions nationally. Globally, it holds a position between 151st and 200th place in the most prestigious rankings, securing its place within the top 1-2% of universities worldwide.

UniPi has a long-standing tradition in aeronautics and space. Major areas of study and research in space engineering at Pisa include space systems, space mission analysis and design, flight mechanics, fluid dynamics and aerodynamics, aerothermodynamics, chemical and electric rocket propulsion, airbreathing propulsion, structures and materials. To this purpose the Aerospace Engineering Section runs a broad set of dedicated facilities and specialized laboratories.

Students are required to take two years of approved courses and research work, for a total of 120 ECTS credits. The final thesis required for graduation can be carried out either at the University of Pisa or at an external institution, like a second university in Italy or abroad, a research center or an industry. Graduation is granted at the end of the second academic year, upon successful fulfilment of the set requirements.

June 2024: webinars to support international students in pre-enrolment on the Universitaly portal – enroll at this link

Webinar in French: 13 June, from 18:00 to 19:00 CEST
Webinar in Portuguese: 17 June, 21:00 to 22:00 CEST
Webinar in Arabic: 18 June, 11:00 to 12:00 CEST
Webinar in Spanish: 19 June, 17:00 to 18:30 CEST
Webinar in English: 28 June, from 17:00 to 18:30 CEST

Pre-requisites

International students applying for a place must have completed at least three years of undergraduate education in an engineering discipline or in an applied science. Extensive undergraduate preparation in physics, chemistry, thermodynamics, mechanics, engineering and mathematics is required. The Admissions Committee may also consider research papers, publications and other original work. Adequate knowledge of English is required.

Deadlines

Applications for the 2025-26 cycle, with classes starting September 2025, are now open. Students who are nationals of non-EU member countries can apply to MSSE until May 4, 2025. Applications received by February 16, 2025, will be pre-assessed by the Admission Board for early adminission. Applications by nationals of non-EU member countries received after February 16 will also be accepted until May 4, 2025

Students who are nationals of EU member countries can apply to MSSE until September 30, 2025, free of charge; or from October 1 to December 31, 2025, with an administrative surcharge.

Click here for instructions and to start the application procedure.