Autonomous Vehicle Engineering
Course Description
Known as the MOVE program, this interdisciplinary degree trains system integrators in high-tech automotive, marine, and aerial engineering. Topics include sensor data fusion, machine learning, computer vision, big data analytics, and control architectures. The second year features dedicated curricula paths: Self-Driving Cars, Unmanned Aerial Systems, or Unmanned Marine Vehicles.
Short Description
Engineering is a premier discipline at Federico II, ranking #301–400 globally. More specifically, the institution's Aerospace Engineering field ranks an incredible #38 in the world on the Shanghai Subject Rankings. This specialized automotive/aerospace-adjacent track highlights the university's push toward cutting-edge technological sectors.
Eligibility
A 3-year Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Information Engineering. Degrees in other scientific/technological tracks require verification by the Didactical Committee.
Requirements
Non-EU students must apply via the Universitaly Portal before the mid-June deadline.
Certified English B2 level (e.g., Cambridge First, IELTS, TOEFL).
Documents Required
- Valid Passport or ID card. [1, 2]
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) (typically requested in European format). [1, 2]
- Official Bachelor’s Degree Certificate (proving you have graduated). [1, 2]
- Academic Transcript of Records (ToR): A detailed breakdown of all university exams passed, grades achieved, and credit weights (ECTS). [1, 2]
- Detailed Course Syllabi: A booklet or document describing the exact contents of the courses you took during your Bachelor's degree (used by the committee to evaluate credit compatibility). [1]
- Official English B2 Certificate: An accredited certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge). For Data Science, a simple "medium of instruction" letter from your past university is rejected.
- Motivation Letter / Statement of Purpose. [1, 2]
- Letters of Recommendation: Typically 1 or 2 letters from former professors (mandatory for some engineering branches, highly recommended for others).
- Pre-Acceptance Letter: The initial approval document issued by the specific course coordinator