Overview

The programme trains specialists capable of working in both public and private sectors, in global, multicultural, and interdisciplinary contexts, to carry out professional consulting and coordination roles related to the assessment, design, and management of environmental systems with a view to ecological and sustainable transition. The main contexts of expertise acquired are the following: Analysis, control, and management of environmental resources and land; Assessment of environmental quality; Enhancement and restoration of the quality of environmental resources affected by human impacts; Implementation and evaluation of environmental impact studies for strategic and environmental risk assessments; Environmental impact of production processes; Development and certification of environmental management systems.

Programme Structure

Common path

International environmental law, policies and projects

Environmental data analysis

Renewable energy for sustainable development and environmental transition

Risk assessment and Life Cycle Assessment

Management of environmental pollutants

Biomonitoring of environmental systems

Genetic and Microbiological Tools for Environmental Applications

Remote sensing for the environment

Path 1 – Sustainability and resilience of territorial systems

Vegetation, micrometeorology and climate change

Soil and water conservation

Nature Based Solutions

Soil Health & Carbon farming

Ecosystem services evaluation for agroecological transition

Path 2 – Management of sustainable processes

Environmental analytical monitoring

Natural transformations and advanced treatments of organic substances

Minerals for climate actions

ESG Management and Social & Environmental Responsibility

Waste management and environmental remediation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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More details

Call 1: 2 November 25 – 2 February 26

Call 2: 2 March 26 – 2 May 26

Call 3: 2 June 26 – 2 August26 (only for EU students and non-EU students residing in Italy)

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Padua, Italy

Disciplines

Natural Sciences Environmental Management Environmental Sciences View 9 other Masters in Environmental Management 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

A minimum three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) is required with basic knowledge in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, including that of agricultural and human systems.

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

2739 EUR / year

≈ 2739 EUR / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

2739 EUR / year

≈ 2739 EUR / year
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Applies to you

Free

Additional Details

The above amounts can be significantly waived based on your “Equivalent Economic Status Index – ISEE”.

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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