Program Overview
The Embedded Computing Systems at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Embedded Computing Systems programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Italy and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 2,208 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Pisa, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Embedded Computing Systems programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Optimization Methods
- Dependable and Secure Systems
- Computer Architecture and Digital Systems
- Digital Control Systems and Mechatronics
- Design of Embedded Systems
- Real Time and Distributed Systems
- Industrial Applications
- Virtual and Augmented Reality
- Internet of Things
- Computational Intelligence
- Robotics and Human-Machine Interfaces
- Free activity
- Final Project
- Networked Embedded Systems
- Component-based Software Design
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The number of admitted students is limited to 40 (30 EU and 10 non-EU citizens).
Admission to the Master Programme takes place yearly, and applicants undergo a public evaluation, set by titles and an interview. The selection process aims to evaluate each applicant\xc2\x92s background and education, assessing those potential skills required when attending an interdisciplinary and innovative educational programme.
Applicants are required:
- a three-year Bachelor of Science ("Laurea di I livello") or equivalent first-cycle degree. Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and degrees in the ICT field are preferred.
- fluency in written and spoken English (B1 Level in the European Framework for foreign languages). Proficiency in English for non-EU applicants will be assessed during the admission interview.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 2,208 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 2,208 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna
Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna
Pisa, Italy
The Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies is a special-statute, highly selective public research university located in Pisa, Italy. Together with the University of Pisa and Scuola Normale Superiore...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-16
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
