Degree courses
Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree Programmes
Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree Programmes
The BSc in Biological Sciences is a three-year undergraduate programme classified under the L-13 Biological Sciences category. Admission to the programme requires participation in a mandatory entrance test, which is non-selective.
To earn the degree, students must complete 180 ECTS credits, which include lectures, hands-on lab work with a strong experimental focus, numerical exercises, and microscopic or macroscopic observations. The programme aims to provide students with a solid foundation in basic biological sciences, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue further studies in specific areas of Biology.
Graduates of the L-13 programme can progress to Master's degrees in Biology (LM-6) or Medical, Veterinary, and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (LM-9). Practical training is a key component of the curriculum, with classroom exercises, lab work, and external internships at companies, public institutions, or research laboratories, including opportunities for international placements.
This programme prepares students for both further academic study and direct entry into the workforce. Career opportunities include roles in bio-health, industrial, veterinary, food, and biotechnology sectors, within both public and private research and service organizations, where tasks typically involve analysis, control, and management of biological processes.
The BSc in Biological Sciences for Clinical Diagnostics is designed to train graduates with a strong foundation in basic scientific principles, alongside theoretical and practical skills in core biological disciplines. The programme focuses on ensuring students gain a thorough understanding of analytical chemistry, biological chemistry, and cellular and molecular biology, particularly as these fields apply to automated systems in clinical biochemistry and diagnostic pathology.
The BSc in Biotechnology provides students with the theoretical and practical foundations necessary to understand and apply technologies for producing biological products in industrial and scientific contexts. The programme covers general disciplines like mathematics, physics, and statistics, while offering in-depth, integrated study of biological, chemical, and bioinformatics sciences.
This degree is ideal for those passionate about scientific and technological advancements and seeking a career rooted in the biological sciences. The course is structured over three years, comprising 180 ECTS credits, and includes classroom lectures and hands-on laboratory work. In the third year, students complete a 150-hour internship, either within the university's Department of Science and Technology or at external research or industrial institutions.
The programme strongly encourages international mobility through European Union projects, allowing students to take exams or complete internships at partner universities abroad. Admission requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and participation in a mandatory orientation test, which does not affect enrollment.
The course is inclusive, providing specific support and pathways for students with disabilities. The degree culminates in a thesis, leading to the title of "Bachelor in Biotechnology." Graduates can pursue further studies or enter the workforce, with career opportunities in sectors such as agro-food, bio-health, chemistry, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, scientific communication, and environmental protection.
The BSc in Business Administration (L-18) is a three-year programme offering an integrated study of business and economic disciplines, focusing on legal aspects and mathematical methods applied to economics. The course aims to equip students with theoretical and methodological tools to understand economic phenomena from multiple perspectives, providing the skills and knowledge demanded by the job market.
Graduates are prepared to guide business development processes, manage public-private institutional networks, and support innovation and investment projects. The programme covers key areas such as economic and financial decision-making, market dynamics, macroeconomic policies, business management, organisational models, and data analysis, including statistics for business decisions and Big Data.
The course offers two curricula: a General Curriculum, which trains professionals in business management, analysis, planning, and consultancy, and the "Enterprises and Sustainable Development" Curriculum, which focuses on sustainability in economic activities, promoting sustainable development, and managing the challenges of the green economy and twin transition.
Career opportunities include roles such as Assistant Manager, Junior Consultant, Accounting Manager, and ESG Strategist. Graduates can work in public or private enterprises, public administration, consulting firms, financial institutions, research bodies, and non-profit organisations.
Active since 2001, from the academic year 2014/2015 the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering has been offered in an Interateneo mode with the University of Molise, governed by a conventional act that allows the release of the joint degree. This organization makes it possible to take advantage of the synergy resulting from the presence of facilities (classrooms, laboratories, internships) existing in the two universities, as well as the possibility of guaranteeing the student a broader educational offer. Since its activation, the degree program has always pursued educational objectives consistent with the professional profile, identified on the basis of the needs of the productive world. This has also been possible through consultation with the social stakeholders most directly concerned (professional firms, construction companies, companies). In fact, the Course is aimed at training a figure of civil engineer with transversal skills in the various characterizing sectors: geotechnics, structures, hydraulic constructions, road networks and transport, building construction, urban planning, equipment, and architectural design. Therefore, the civil engineering graduate finds his or her place of employment in engineering design companies and in construction and maintenance companies for structures, buildings, plants and infrastructures, in the direction and management of construction sites, in technical-commercial structures, in service companies and agencies, and in public administrations for the planning, management and control of urban and territorial projects and services. In terms of educational offerings, there are two branches, general and building, which are organized as follows: in the first year, common to both branches, the disciplines of mathematics, physics, computer science, materials science and technology, and drawing are addressed; in the second year, the teachings of hydraulics, geotechnics, and construction science are introduced, and also transportation, urban planning, and road construction for the general branch, history of architecture, technical architecture, and architectural design for the building branch. Technical physics and climatology of the built environment add green building skills; the third year channels the acquired skills toward application to basic problems and simple systems, with the design of reinforced concrete and steel structures, foundations, and retaining structures; finally, the general address is completed with hydraulic construction, and the building branch with land design and urban planning.
Teaching is organized into 20 teaching courses. The choice of SSDs and CFUs assigned to the different educational activities and the final examination is aimed at the acquisition of the educational objectives described above. The characterizing areas and training credits are mostly covered by internal teaching staff, so as to ensure teaching continuity in the lectures. There are also, in addition to departmental facilities common to other degree programs, specific laboratories in which teaching and advanced research activities are carried out. An internship is included in the educational offer, which takes place, also thanks to the stipulation of specific conventions or protocols of understanding (e.g., with ANCE), generally at external companies and professional firms.
At the end of the course of study, the graduate can complete his or her education by joining one of the master's degree programs activated at the two universities.
The of Computer Engineering Degree aims at educating professionals with a basic cultural background, a knowledge spanning different areas of engineering, and deep competence in computer science, with the twofold purpose of fostering an effective inclusion in the world of work shortly and to build a solid basis for a following detailed study at upper levels of the education path.
The education profile of the graduate in Computer Engineering is designed for allowing the graduate to be suddenly able to take part to tasks like design,implementation, production, deployment, and maintenance of elaboration systems and networks of computers, software systems, and industry automation systems; supervision and management of organizations and laboratories operating in the area of computer science and enterprise information systems; support tasks to planning, promotion, and sales of software or hardware products and services along with technical support.
The first year includes the study of the basic disciplines in the area of mathematics, physics, and computer science, organization management, along with the study of English.
The second year includes, beyond the detailed study of computer science, the study of automation engineering, electrotechnics, electronics and telecommunication.
The third year, beyond a further detailed study of computer science and electronic measures, includes two alternative orientations, one towards the computer engineering while the other one towards automation engineering.
The education curriculum is completed with exams at the student’s choice, and, optionally with an external apprenticeship.
The BSc in Digital Administration aims to equip students with a multidisciplinary education in history, political science, sociology, economics, law, IT, and organisational studies. This programme is designed to help students develop the skills to analyse social systems, interpret changes in public and private organisations, and support initiatives for sustainable development.
The course focuses on disciplinary knowledge and practical skills, preparing graduates to navigate complex environments and work effectively in the public and private sectors. It is delivered primarily online, catering to working students who require flexibility in their studies.
The BSc in Banking and Finance aims to develop the multidisciplinary knowledge and skills needed for careers in banking, financial services, and insurance. The programme offers:
The course begins with a foundational year focused on theoretical and methodological basics. The following two years deepen the analytical and quantitative skills, strongly emphasising finance in the final year. The curriculum combines traditional lectures with case studies, simulations, project work, seminars, and guest speakers, fostering a close connection with the financial industry throughout the studies.
The BSc in Electronic and Biomedical Engineering provides a comprehensive education in Information Engineering, focusing on designing, developing, and managing electronic and biomedical systems.
This programme covers various applications, including consumer electronics, industrial automation, sensors, and biomedical instruments. It offers two specialised curricula:
Students gain practical skills through lab work, preparing them for dynamic careers or further specialised engineering studies.
The Degree in Energy Engineering of the University of Sannio, still unique of its kind in Campania region, has been active since academic year 2001/02, and derives from the transformation of a Diploma activated a year before.
The course deals with the very topical issues related to energy management, and therefore the containment of primary and final energy consumption, the need for greater diffusion of technologies to exploit renewable sources and the containment of polluting emissions. These issues, although widely investigated, are still scarcely diffused in the territory and consequently only partially usable by the community, even if they are deeply felt by the citizens and by the companies that are maturing an awareness of sustainable development.
The design of the Degree Course in Energy Engineering has been directed towards highly interdisciplinary cultural contents, in order to ensure a wide spectrum of professional skills, consistent with the multiplicity of aspects that an energy engineer is called to deal with.
The training course is mainly focused on the cultural contents of the areas that characterize energy engineering related to chemical engineering (Plants and Processes), electrical engineering (Electrotechnics, Measurements and Systems) and obviously energy (Applied Thermodynamics and Machines). The engineering education of the student is completed with the acquisition of elements of the industrial field (Industrial Plants and Mechanical Engineering "sensu side") and cultural contributions typical of basic education (Mathematics, Geometry, Physics, Chemistry and Computer Science), as well as of great transversality attributable to the Civil Engineering sector.
The course allows to undertake higher-level studies, such as a Master Degree, or to find satisfying job placements in the industrial sector (energy plants, "production", supply and distribution of energy vectors), civil (plant engineering, energy certification of buildings) and of public and private services (Energy Service Company, energy manager), in relation to the multiple activities of planning, management and use of energy resources in compliance with regulatory, economic and environmental constraints.
The Professors and the Researchers involved in the Degree carry out an intense scientific activity, with the production of scientific publications of national and international relevance. They also operate, often with coordination roles, within transactional research groups, and continuously update their body of knowledge with periods of study and research abroad. They have contributed to the transfer of their knowledge also with a constant interaction with the pertinent territory through the tools of agreements with public and private bodies.
Students and Professors of the Degree Course in Energy Engineering use laboratories located in three building complexes in the historic center of Benevento ("Palazzo ex-INPS", "San Vittorino" and Technical Institute "G. Galilei"), for various activities related to research, thesis preparation and practical exercises dedicated to the three main thematic areas of the course (Chemistry, Electrical and Thermal Engineering).
The BSc in Natural, Geological, and Environmental Sciences is designed to prepare students for careers or further study in environmental fields. The programme offers a multidisciplinary education that focuses on scientifically understanding and managing natural phenomena for environmental protection and sustainability.
This three-year degree (L-32 – L-34) integrates core and specialised modules in geological and natural sciences, with opportunities for electives and hands-on learning through fieldwork, labs, and seminars. In the final year, students can customise their studies with elective courses, practical experiences, and an internship, culminating in a final thesis. The programme aligns with EU directives on sustainability and ecological transition, providing pathways to careers in nature restoration and green infrastructure.
Our BSc in Sports and Health Sciences is designed to equip students with the scientific and technical expertise necessary to excel in various fields of individual and group physical activities and sports. The programme emphasises technical, motor, and sports disciplines and promotes active lifestyles. Students will engage with various subjects, including biology, physics, anatomy, physiology, sports pharmacology, pedagogy, psychology, and the didactics and methodology of physical and sports activities.
The course is delivered in collaboration with highly qualified faculty members who possess extensive expertise in both the technical aspects of sports and preventive education.
The BSc in Statistical and Actuarial Sciences, established in 1991 at the University of Benevento, offers a unique educational opportunity in Campania and Southern Italy. Similar programmes are only available at the universities of Rome, "La Sapienza" and Trieste.
This course aims to train graduates with solid knowledge in mathematical and statistical disciplines, and their applications in economics, business, insurance, and finance. The programme is designed to facilitate a swift and effective entry into the job market while also providing a solid foundation for further study, particularly in the Master's programme in Statistical and Actuarial Sciences offered by the Department of Law, Economics, Management and Quantitative Methods at the University of Sannio.
Students acquire knowledge by learning and applying the principles, methods, and models of statistics, actuarial and financial sciences, and related and supplementary disciplines. The course focuses on solving progressively more complex problems and emphasises the historical evolution of foundational ideas, techniques, and practices. The programme employs specific and innovative teaching methods across different disciplines to achieve the expected outcomes.
The Interateneo Master's Degree Course in Civil Engineering was born in 2009 from the transformation of the Course in Civil Engineering activated in 2006, on the basis of a cultural project in agreement with the University of Naples Federico II. This agreement makes it possible to broaden the spectrum of expertise available on teaching and also to make available to students the research facilities (laboratories) of the University of Naples. In this regard, it should be noted that the educational objectives of the degree course are different from those of the master's degrees of the same class activated at the University of Naples, representing for both universities a completion and complementarity. In fact, the degree course activated at the University of Sannio is characterized by a broader-ranging in-depth study in the sphere of the themes proper to civil engineering, while at the Neapolitan university the educational offer is more specific in individual sectors (two different master's degrees for Structures and Geotechnics or for Hydraulic Systems and Transport). This cultural project has gained significant recognition from the social partners interviewed and a high percentage of employment of master's graduates, thanks to the training of very flexible professionals, able to take advantage of job opportunities related to all types of civil engineering works and services. Such versatility is particularly important in times of labor market crisis, in which, on the contrary, excessive specialization and sectorization can be an obstacle. The same consideration applies in the training of coordinating and managerial figures (especially in local authorities and small companies/enterprises), which require a high professional profile but, at the same time, broad enough to handle all the problems that may arise. Since this is a master's degree, however, a slightly more pronounced connotation has been identified in the area of earthquake engineering, in view of the well-known problems of seismic risk present in Italy, both with regard to new constructions and existing buildings and structures. This need is particularly felt in the Samnite territory, which is, as is well known, at high seismic risk.
The training offer proposes, in the first year, the deepening of the methodological-operational tools of mathematics, as well as skills in the field of hydraulic infrastructures, transportation systems and the government of urban and territorial transformations. It also begins the specialization path in earthquake engineering with the dynamics of structures and masonry construction; this path will be completed in the second year with reinforced concrete and steel construction and soil dynamics. Finally, tools are provided to address design and methodological aspects related to building systems, with a view to an energy-sustainable approach in the construction sector.
The Master Degree in Computer Engineering provides the student with an education of advanced level and allows the student to practice a job of upper degree qualification in specific areas. The applications of computer science are in continuous growth and diversification and are going to be characterized by a strong component of research and industrial development. The Master graduate in Computer Engineering is required to have a specific cultural profile in the area of information elaboration systems, with the ability of using knowledge, methodologies, and technologies that are widely consolidated. The education purposes of the Master degree in Computer Engineering is headed to the achievement of a solid basic education, both on methods and technologies of information elaboration systems, that, even if open to further detailed studies in PhD courses and Second Level Master courses, allows the MSC graduate to carry out tasks that require the ability of applying rigorously the scientific method and an interdisciplinary approach. The Master Degree includes the detailed study of engineering disciplines and the completion of the methodologic and technologic knowledge in the area of computer and information engineering. At the end of the study path, the Master graduate in Computer Engineering will have acquired outstanding abilities in developing advanced systems with innovative properties not only in the computer area, but also design abilities in all the areas of Information Engineering.
The Master Degree in Energy Engineering was created in 2009, transforming the "Specialist Degree" Course of the same denomination, activated in 2006. The Course is the result of a cultural project that led to the stipulation of an agreement between the University of Sannio and the University of Naples Federico II: despite the fact that the course is based in Benevento, the agreement with the Federico II University makes it possible to broaden the spectrum of skills available for teaching, and also to make research facilities (laboratories) of the University of Naples available to students.
That said, the cultural structure of the Master Degree offers a broad and balanced spectrum in the three main reference areas (chemical, electrical and thermomechanical engineering). The course is therefore aimed at forming an engineer operating as a self-employed professional/consultant or as an employee of public and private institutions, with a complete preparation in the sector, capable of entering into operational context that are very diversified in terms of dimensions and types, and are characterized by rapid evolution both from the technological point of view and from that of work organization.
The curricular activities related to the basic disciplines are aimed at integrating the methodological and operational knowledge of mathematics and other basic sciences, bringing them to a level sufficient to face problems of modeling and experimental analysis of the complex physical and chemical phenomena involved in energy transformations.
Characterizing and related training activities provide the methodological and operational knowledge of energy engineering and allow the attainment of a good degree of in-depth analysis of some specific problems, also taking into account innovative technologies and the most up-to-date analysis tools.
At the end of the course of studies, the graduate in energy engineering will know in depth the theoretical and scientific aspects of both mathematics and other basic sciences and engineering, with particular reference to those of energy engineering, in which it is capable of identifying, formulating and solving, even in an innovative way, complex problems or those requiring an interdisciplinary approach. He/she will also be able to conceive, plan, design and manage complex and / or innovative systems, processes and services, using adequate and up-to-date methods, techniques and tools, while at the same time presenting the issues relating to safety and compliance with the environment and territory, aspects of corporate culture and professional ethics.
With reference to professional skills, the course aims at a deepening of knowledge mainly in the field of planning, analysis and control of civil and industrial energy plants. Outgoing preparation involves the knowledge of at least one European Union language in addition to Italian, and adequate computer skills that enable the graduate to use the tools currently available and to follow the evolution of technologies in the information sector.
The teaching activity normally includes 60 credits per year, for a total of 120 credits in total. In the annual manifesto of the studies it is specified the detail of this activity, which includes lectures, exercises, laboratory and planning activities, seminars, tutoring, orientation, internship. Teaching is carried out making extensive use of laboratory activities relating to the various disciplines. Students are often asked to develop papers in application of the skills they have acquired, as well as to draw up their reports, encouraging them to work in groups.
The exams are usually individual.
The final exam consists in the preparation and public discussion, in the presence of a specially appointed commission, of an individually written thesis, in which a topic characterizing the chosen cultural and/or professional profile has been developed under the guidance of a supervisor. The preparation of the thesis may require the performance of research, design and laboratory activities. The student must demonstrate to have achieved a good mastery of the topics, to have achieved the ability to operate independently, to be able to communicate effectively and briefly the main results obtained, and to know how to support an adversarial process.
The Master's Degree Program in Electronics Engineering for Automation and Sensing is an internationally offered program that is delivered exclusively in English. The program is designed to be a natural continuation of the education of three-year (Bachelor) graduates in the fields of information and industrial engineering.
The program is structured to provide a balanced combination of methodological and practical training, in addition to covering specialized topics within the two offered curricula:
These curricula are organized around three closely integrated areas of learning, namely electronics, telecommunications, and automation. The first year of the program emphasizes methodological aspects, while the second year is focused on practical applications.
ADMISSION
The Master's Degree Program in Electronics Engineering for Automation and Sensing is open to all applicants, without any restrictions on the number of students admitted. To be eligible for admission, applicants must hold a Bachelor's (or higher) degree from an Italian university or an equivalent qualification awarded by a foreign institution, as determined by the selection committee in accordance with the program regulations.
The rules for enrollment of foreign students are explained in detail on the website of the Ministry of University and Research, and a brief summary of the main requirements is also available on the University's website under the Enrollment for Foreign Students page.
In addition to meeting the educational requirements specified on the "Education Required for Admission" page, applicants must also demonstrate a satisfactory general preparation for the program. A committee formed by Professors of the Degree Course (either Bachelor or Master) will assess the fulfillment of several mandatory credits based on the applicant's curriculum. Additionally, the committee may request interviews with applicants for further verification.
Candidates holding an Italian Bachelor's degree in Information Engineering (L8 Class) with a final grade no lower than 85/110 (or its equivalent) will be considered for automatic admission to the program. However, for candidates who do not meet this requirement, there is still a possibility to enroll in the program, contingent upon passing a test. Foreign students may take this test in English.
The test consists of an interview that will cover the following topics:
After the test, the candidate will be informed of their eligibility for admission. In the event of an unfavorable outcome, the student may retake the test in the following academic year.
To verify the admission requirements, students need to complete the application form and submit it via email to the Administrative Office of the Department of Engineering at didattica.ding@unisannio.it. If the students do not meet the degree requirement, the Office will schedule a test session at least 10 days in advance.
International students needing the visa permit must submit the documents for the pre-screening of the admission requirements no later than April 30th, 2024. The deadline for pre-enrolling on the Universitaly portal is May 31st, 2024.
Il Corso di Laurea Magistrale in Scienze della Natura Curriculum SCIENZE E CONSERVAZIONE DELLA NATURA ti fornisce conoscenze integrate e competenze nell’analisi e nella gestione degli ecosistemi, nella tutela degli organismi animali, vegetali e della biodiversità, nella conoscenza dell'ambiente e del territorio e delle evoluzioni dinamiche indotte dalle attività̀ antropiche, degli impatti del cambiamento climatico e delle strategie da mettere in atto per la loro riduzione. Avrai contezza delle innovazioni più recenti nel campo della riqualificazione ambientale ecocompatibile e delle tecnologie innovative per la modellizzazione dei pattern di presenza e distribuzione spaziale e temporale delle specie animali e vegetali e l’influenza dei fattori biotici, abiotici e antropici. Ciò migliorerà le pratiche di gestione, permettendoti di poter pianificare interventi di conservazione del territorio e delle specie autoctone che lo occupano. Inoltre, lo studio delle componenti la biodiversità dell’ecosistema sarà utile ai fini della tutela di specie ed ecosistemi di interesse conservazionistico.
Il Corso di Laurea Magistrale in Scienze della Natura Curriculum DIDATTICA DELLE SCIENZE DELLA NATURA ti permetterà di acquisire le prospettive di una moderna museologia naturalistica ed i concetti fondamentali di una moderna didattica delle Scienze della Natura uniti ad una elevata preparazione sia scientifica che operativa. Infatti, studierai i fondamenti teorici e metodologici necessari ad operare in strutture dedicate all’educazione e alla divulgazione scientifica in un contesto contemporaneo e affronterai le problematiche generali della didattica scientifico-naturalistica. In particolare, acquisirai un’approfondita conoscenza delle discipline finalizzate alla divulgazione e alla didattica delle Scienze Naturali; gli strumenti per un approccio metodologico e tecnologico per la didattica delle biogeoscienze, per la didattica laboratoriale e l’esperienza in campo e le metodologie e tecnologie didattiche per lo studio del rapporto delle biogeoscienze con la società attuale (educazione ambientale, uso sostenibile delle risorse, prevenzione dei rischi naturali, conservazione dei beni naturali).
The Master's Degree in Statistical and Actuarial Sciences, established in 1991 at the University of Benevento, offers a unique educational opportunity in Campania and Southern Italy. Similar programmes are only available at the universities of Rome, "La Sapienza" and Trieste.
This course aims to train graduates with solid knowledge in mathematical and statistical disciplines, and their applications in economics, business, insurance, and finance. The programme is designed to facilitate a swift and effective entry into the job market while also providing a solid foundation for further study, particularly in the Master's programme in Statistical and Actuarial Sciences offered by the Department of Law, Economics, Management and Quantitative Methods at the University of Sannio.
Students acquire knowledge by learning and applying the principles, methods, and models of statistics, actuarial and financial sciences, and related and supplementary disciplines. The course focuses on solving progressively more complex problems and emphasises the historical evolution of foundational ideas, techniques, and practices. The programme employs specific and innovative teaching methods across different disciplines to achieve the expected outcomes.
The BSc in Geology for Environmental Sustainability (L-34) is a three-year programme designed to prepare students for the workforce or further studies. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, including extensive fieldwork through guided geological excursions.
Students will gain a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, and chemistry, enabling them to quantitatively analyze geological processes. They will then delve into Earth Sciences, covering subjects such as geomorphology, mineralogy, paleontology, and hydrogeology. The programme also offers opportunities for internships and study abroad.
Graduates can pursue careers in various public and private sectors or become licensed as "Junior Geologists" after passing a state exam.
The BSc in Electronic Engineering aims to train engineers with broad, multidisciplinary knowledge essential for thriving in rapidly evolving technological and professional landscapes. The programme focuses on electronic engineering’s role across various information and communication technologies, from visible applications like PCs, the internet, and mobile devices to less obvious ones like safe driving systems and RFID sensors.
Graduates with skills spanning system, circuit, and component design will be equipped to design, develop, and manage electronic systems for information acquisition, processing, and transmission. Career opportunities include roles in the design and production of electronic, optoelectronic, and telecommunications systems and positions in manufacturing, public administration, advanced service providers, and consultancy firms.
First year: Foundational mathematics, physics, and computer science courses.
Second year: Core engineering courses covering electrical circuits, systems, signals, electronics, and electronic measurements.
Third year: Specialised training with options focusing on electronics for automation or telecommunications.