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About

This Earth Dynamics degree from University of Padua combines solid fundamental knowledge on the Earth’s processes and history with cutting-edge geological techniques and data processing.

Overview

Through applied research-oriented teaching, field activities and laboratories, the Earth Dynamics degree from University of Padua offers advanced education and training in the geosciences, fostering innovative thinking on diverse issues crucial for future societies such as the prevention and mitigation of geohazards, land planning and environmental management, Climate Change, prospection and sustainable exploitation of georesources, geomaterials, cultural heritage protection, planetary exploration. A student exchange international programme is active with the Department of Geosciences of the University of Frankfurt (Germany).

Career opportunities

Graduates work as geologists in private companies and public agencies or as free-lance professionals and consultants. They will develop managerial careers in the energy industry and in multinational corporations and NGOs with focus on environment and sustainability. The Master’s degree provides a sound basis for accessing PhD courses in high-profile research universities worldwide.

Programme Structure

1st semesterCompulsory unit: Quantitative Methods for Earth Scientists

Two courses to be chosen among: Earth Surface Processes and Deposits, Earth Interior and Evolution, Past Life and Climates, Geological Resources for Sustainable Development

2nd semesterThree courses to be chosen among: Carbonate Facies Analysis for Paleoclimate Reconstructions, Basin Analysis, Mineral Processes and Environmental Applications, Metamorphic Petrology, Isotope Geochemistry, Digital geological mapping

3rd semesterFour courses to be chosen among: Rock Microstructures, Analysis of Mineral Resources and Industrial Derivatives, Earthquake Geology and Fault Mechanics; Planetary Geology, Remote Sensing for Geosciences, Exceptional Fossil Biotas and Mass Extinctions, Quaternary Geology, Anthropocene Sediments and Environments, Coastal Environments under Climate Change

4th semester

Research thesis work, with the possibility of developing professional traineeship.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • 1st Call: 2 November - 2 February
  • 2nd Call: 2 March - 2 May
  • 3rd Call: (only for EU citizens and non EU citizens residing in Italy): 2 June – 2 August

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

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

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • A minimum three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Geological Science and Technologies is required, or related subjects with proven skills in Geosciences
  • Additional entry requirements – Entry title and GPA
  • English language - B2 level (CEFR) or equivalent

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    2739 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 2739 EUR per year during 24 months.
  • EU/EEA

    2739 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 2739 EUR per year during 24 months.
  • 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 for Padua

750 - 1100 EUR /month
Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 May 2025
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
Merit-based

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WEAR & I
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based

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1040 Abroad
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based

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Edulegit
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
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PlagiarismSearch
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Voice Talent Online
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Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
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Shield Your Body
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