Overview

Key Features

The curriculum from the Geoengineering program at University of Florence is developed in the framework of the UNESCO Chair on Prevention and Sustainable Management of Geo-Hydrological Hazards established at the University of Firenze. The Chair mission is to promote Education, Research and Development for the prevention and management of geo-hydrological hazards, in order to support policies and actions of risk reduction.

The master course aims to train specialists able to:

know and develop methods and techniques for territorial survey and related data analysis at different scale of work;
apply new technologies for the prevention and protection of man and environment from geo-hydrological hazards;
develop an integrated approach for the assessment of geo-hydrological hazards;
cope with problems raising from monitoring and management of the territory and the environment;
achieve expertise for geo-hydrological risk assessment and management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Numerical Methods for Scientific Computing/Statistical Data Analysis (joint courses)

Geology

Fluvial Hydraulics

Earthquake-geotechnical-Engineerlng

SlopeStabiljty

Watershed-Hydrology

Soil Conservation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-04-17 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Florence, Italy

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Geology View 16 other Masters in Environmental Engineering in Italy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to the Master Course in Geoengineering, it is required a first cycle or a single cycle degree awarded by an Italian or a foreign University, that allows the continuation of studies to the next level.
In addition, applying students have to retain the general educational requirements and possess an adequate personal education background, certified by a specific authorization (nulla osta) issued by the Education Committee of Geoengineering master course.
Please note that a knowledge in English Language B2 Level is also required. English knowledge can be proved by providing a B2 certificate issued by University official language centers, in Italy or abroad.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

156 EUR / year

≈ 156 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

156 EUR / year

≈ 156 EUR / year

Additional Details

Tuition fees at the typically range from €156 to €2,900 per year, depending on your chosen degree program and your family's economic status (ISEE equivalent).

Living costs

Florence

Italy

850 - 1300 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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