Overview

Students of the Environmental Sustainability and Education degree programme from University of Padua will acquire advanced skills in the system analysis of the natural environment in a changing climate and will learn how to master the scientific method for research in natural sciences, the modern tools for environmental monitoring (e.g. remote sensing), data acquisition and statistical data analysis and storage, the principles and techniques of geological, floristic and faunistic investigation, and the methods for environmental impact assessments.

Career opportunities

Graduates work as life science specialists, biologists, botanists, and zoologists able to carry out natural resource census activities, design and implement monitoring plans, impact assessment, recovery and management of natural or semi-natural environments, draft thematic mapping (either biological or abiological), organise and direct scientific museums, aquaria, botanical gardens and natural parks.

They can also be employed in the field of naturalistic and environmental education to produce educational materials – including multimedia support – for schools, universities, museums, parks, aquaria and botanical gardens, and design and manage naturalistic itineraries.

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Programme Structure

1st Year: Applied Statistics for Natural Sciences, Environmental Biogeography, Applied Ecology and Ecosystem services, Past Climate and Climate Change, Georesources and Geoheritage in the Anthropocene, Ethics and Environmental Economics

2nd Year: Development, Adaptability and Resilience, Methods for Wildlife Monitoring, Remote Sensing of Environment, Conservation, Restoration and Remediation, Environmental Assessment and Evaluation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Academic Year 2027/2028

Call One: 15 September 26 – 15 November 26
Call Two: 1 December 26 – 1 March 27
Call Three: 1 April 27 – 1 June 27 (EU and equated)

Language

English

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80

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65

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126

IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Padua, Italy

Disciplines

Education Sustainable Development Environmental Sciences

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

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PTE Academic

65

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OTE

126

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science and Technologies or related subjects with proven skills in Mathematics and Informatics, Physics, General, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Life Sciences (Botany, Ecology, Zoology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Genetics etc.), Earth Sciences (Geology, Paleontology, Mineralogy, Geomorphology, Petrography, etc.) and related European Union Law.
Additional entry requirements – Entry title and GPA
English language - B2 level (CEFR) or equivalent

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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

2950 EUR / year

≈ 2950 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2950 EUR / year

≈ 2950 EUR / year

Living costs

Padova

Italy

750 - 1100 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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