IT · Master's
University of Florence
MSc Management Engineering
University of Florence
Deadline detail: Early February (single intake round for non-EU applicants living abroad)
Course Overview
The University of Florence's International Master's in Management Engineering is a two-year programme taught entirely in English. It trains management engineers with advanced statistical, analytical and numerical skills for manufacturing and service companies, with a focus on innovation and digital transformation: managing advanced production systems, developing new business models and leading change. Students choose between two curricula: Smart Industry, or an International curriculum run with Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) in Switzerland, which includes a year abroad and a double degree.
For Sri Lankan engineering graduates who want to move towards operations, supply-chain or digital-transformation leadership, the programme is a strong alternative to an MBA. Graduates in industrial, mechanical, electrical or production engineering from Moratuwa, Peradeniya, Ruhuna, SLIIT or KDU are the natural fit. Florence's fees are income-based, and students resident in lower-middle-income countries such as Sri Lanka are assigned a notional income that places them in a low fee band of under €1,000 a year. Italy's 12-month 'attesa occupazione' permit lets graduates stay on to look for work in Tuscany's industrial and luxury-goods sector.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A Bachelor's degree in industrial or information engineering (Italian classes L-8 or L-9) or an equivalent foreign degree, with at least 155 ECTS earned.
- check_circle Minimum credits in key areas: 15 ECTS in mathematics, 6 ECTS in economics/business, 6 ECTS in industrial management (18 ECTS combined with economics) and 6 ECTS in energy engineering; country-specific grade thresholds apply to international applicants.
- check_circle Sri Lankan BSc Eng graduates in industrial, mechanical, production, electrical or manufacturing engineering from Moratuwa, Peradeniya, Ruhuna, SLIIT or KDU are well matched.
- check_circle Non-EU applicants living abroad apply once a year through apply.unifi.it (December to early February) and then complete pre-enrolment on Universitaly for the Italian student visa.
English Proficiency
- check_circle English at CEFR B2 level is required.
- check_circle Only B2 certificates (or higher) from recognised bodies, or from the University of Florence Language Centre (CLA), are accepted; IELTS Academic or TOEFL iBT is the usual route for Sri Lankan applicants.
- check_circle No Italian is required for the programme.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Regional Tax & Stamp Duty (per year, Sri Lankan residents) | €939 | Rs. 320,000 |
| Accommodation & Living Expenses (per year, Florence) | €10,800 | Rs. 3,730,000 |
| Residence Permit & Health Insurance | €400 | Rs. 140,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | €12,139 | Rs. 4,190,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Non-EU graduates of Italian universities can apply for a 12-month residence permit to look for work ('permesso per attesa occupazione') and convert it to a work permit once hired. Florence management engineers go into operations, supply-chain, process-improvement and consulting roles in manufacturing and services. Tuscany's employers include Baker Hughes (Nuovo Pignone) in Florence, Piaggio in Pontedera, the Menarini pharmaceutical group, and luxury manufacturers such as Gucci and Ferragamo with major production and logistics operations around Florence. Sri Lankan returnees fit operations and supply-chain leadership roles at MAS, Brandix, Hayleys, Dialog and the island's export manufacturers.
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