Overview
This exploration can take place ad different spatial scales, from meters to tens and hundreds of kilometers, with aims spanning a large number of application and theoretical areas where the knowledge of soil and subsoil is crucial. Both computational and field oriented specializations are foreseen.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Geophysics for Earth and Climate Processes, Risks and Resources program from University of Padua work as Exploration Geophysicists or Applied and Environmental Geophysicist or as consultants in oil and gas, and renewable energy industries, renewable energy industries, civil engineering/constructions companies, insurance enterprises, either in public or private sectors. They can sit the examination to become professional geologists and they can also pursue a career as researchers, starting from a PhD in Earth Sciences.
Programme Structure
Common Path: Solid Earth Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, Electromagnetism, Basic Geology, Mathematical Physics for the Earth System, Digital Data Processing, Environmental and Engineering Geophysics, Exploration Seismology.*Path 1: Numerical Methods, Management and Analysis of Physics Data, Laboratories of Computational Physics, Advanced Statistics, Statistical Mechanics, Machine Learning.Path 2: Geophysics for Cultural Heritage, Applied Geodesy, Seismic Response of Built Structure, Geotechnics, Geothermics, Hydrology.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
- Call One: 15 September 2026 – 15 November 2026
- Call Two: 1 December 2026 – 1 March 2027
- Call Three: 1 April 2027 – 1 June 2027 (only for EU students and equated)
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Padua, Italy
Disciplines
Physics Earth Sciences View 31 other Masters in Physics in ItalyWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) is required, with proven skills in disciplines such as Geology, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Sciences
- Additional entry requirements – Entry title and GPA
English language - B2 level (CEFR) or equivalent
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents2739 EUR / year≈ 2739 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals2739 EUR / year≈ 2739 EUR / year
Additional Details
- The total amount of tuition fees due per each academic year can be significantly waived based on your “Equivalent Economic Status Index – ISEE”.
Living costs
Padova
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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