Universities & admissions Questions

For a master's in Italy you typically need a bachelor's degree in a related field, academic transcripts, a motivation letter or SOP, and an English proficiency score, usually IELTS 6.0 to 6.5 or more. A GMAT or GRE score is asked only by some business programs, so check each university.

A joint application is the national round on Studyinfo.fi with the same dates for everyone and up to six choices on one form. A separate application is run by a university with its own deadline. Rolling admission checks applications as they arrive, so seats can fill early.

For a January 2027 start, the joint application ran from 31 August to 10 September 2026 and has closed. For an August or September 2027 start, the joint application is scheduled for 7 to 21 January 2027. Separate and rolling applications are set by each programme.

Indian students typically start 8 to 10 months before their intended intake, and a realistic plan can run 8 to 12 months. Admission decisions take a few months, the Certificate of Eligibility adds around 4 to 8 weeks, and visa stamping takes about 5 to 10 working days.

The national joint application for autumn 2027 runs from 7 to 21 January 2027, and you can apply to as many as six programmes with one form. Some universities run their own rounds with different dates, so confirm the date on your programme page.

Your documents fall into three groups: academic papers, personal papers and visa papers. Typically you need transcripts, an English test score, a valid passport, a CoE, financial documents and an OSHC policy. Other items such as SOP, LORs and portfolio depend on your course.

Public universities in Germany are mostly tuition free, with only semester fees, and are government funded. Private universities charge much higher tuition, offer smaller classes and focus on business, management and design. Compare cost, admission style and recognition, and check each university page.

Automotive engineering offers many specializations, including electronics and control systems, rapid prototyping, supply chain management, fuel technology and emissions, engine systems, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and vehicle and pedestrian safety. Universities typically offer different options, so check each program page.