Overview

The Engineering for Environmental Sustainability and International Cooperation (EESIC) programme from University of Trento creates a new profile of graduates combining a strong engineering background with interdisciplinary and global competencies (open mindset, problem-solving attitude, intercultural understanding, management of complex problems) and builds a hub in Europe and in the world, together with selected Associate Partners, for the topics of sustainability in environmental engineering in the context of international cooperation.

Key Facts

3 countries, 2 years, 1 global perspective

One semester at each university (Lisbon, Valencia, Trento) + 4th semester: fieldwork & thesis with 48 Associated Partners worldwide

Approach: Interdisciplinary, challenge-based, hands-on

Job placement: three degrees in environmental engineering (Portugal, Spain, Italy)

Career opportunities

This broad educational background is a strength that allows graduates to successfully tackle diverse and dynamic work environments. Graduates will therefore be able to direct their careers towards different sectors, choosing the role that best suits their interests and strengths.

Private sector and international NGOs

Public sector and international organisations

Independent consulting (freelance)

Research and academia

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Modelling

Environmental and Natural Resource Economics

Impact Assessment

Air Quality Management and Climate Change

Surface and Groundwater Hydrological Modelling

Sustainability in Civil Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-10 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

42

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Trento, Italy

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Sustainable Development View 15 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

PTE Academic

42

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a first cycle higher education degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering (or closely related scientific disciplines) of minimum 180 ECTS (or equivalent).

Otherwise, candidates may hold a bachelor’s degree awarded in a class different from the above, of minimum 180 ECTS (or equivalent) and provided a minimum number of credits is reached in the areas indicated.

English proficiency, at least B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Detailed and complete Curriculum Vitae in English

Motivation statement by answering a fixed set of questions in the online application form (e.g. about the reasons for the application to EESIC, the academic and personal motivation, the relevant background skills and abilities)

The name and e-mail address of up to three referees

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

8000 EUR / year

≈ 8000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

8000 EUR / year

≈ 8000 EUR / year

Additional Details

Fee reductions are attributed to best-ranked candidates that did not receive the scholarship and corresponds to 75% of the overall student fee (i.e., students with fee-waiver will have to pay only €2,000 per year).

Living costs

Trento

Italy

700 - 1000 EUR / month

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

Funding

EESIC offers Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM) scholarships to the most deserving students from all over the world.

The scholarship amount is 1,400 Euros/month and it is a contribution to the costs incurred by the beneficiary students.

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