Master in Civil and Environmental Engineering at University of Brescia
Two-year master's in civil and environmental engineering (LM-35) at the University of Brescia, taught entirely in English, preparing engineers for hydraulic, environmental, planning and urban regeneration work.
Master
2 years
Brescia
English
University of Brescia
Civil and Environmental Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's (class LM-35) taught entirely in English at the University of Brescia. It covers hydraulic works, environmental systems, urban planning and building renovation. Fees follow country of origin and family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Brescia’s Civil and Environmental Engineering master is an English-taught LM-35 degree. The 2026/27 regulation provides a detailed 100-credit curricular framework; foreign-qualification guidance separately identifies relevant subject content, grade and English evidence. Reviewed 6 October 2026. [1][2][3][4][5]
Qualification and the 100-credit curricular framework
A three-year university degree or diploma, or a foreign qualification recognised as suitable, is required. The regulation models academic preparation on Civil Engineering and Environmental/Land Engineering in L-7, while allowing other relevant backgrounds through the prescribed review. [1]
The regulation requires at least 100 CFU across three groups. Group one is 40 CFU in ING-INF/05, MAT/02, 03, 05, 06, 07 or 08, CHIM/07 or FIS/01, including at least 15 in MAT/05 and 15 across CHIM/07 and FIS/01. These are included sub-minima, not additional credits beyond the 40. [1]
Group two is 55 CFU in GEO/05, ICAR/01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10 or 20, ING-IND/35 or ING-INF/04. It includes at least 5 in ICAR/01 or ICAR/02 and 5 in ICAR/08. Group three is 5 CFU in ICAR/11, 17, 21 or 22, ING-IND/10 or 11, MAT/02, SECS-P/06 or SPS/09. The academic council determines equivalence and prevents inappropriate double counting. [1]
Foreign qualifications and qualifications without Italian credit values are reviewed case by case against course content. The foreign-applicant summary specifically asks for a relevant three-year degree containing structural mechanics or a similar subject and hydraulics, each corresponding to 5 ECTS. We supply detailed course content if the transcript does not make these areas clear. [1][2]
Missing credits and individual study plans
Required curricular integrations must be completed before the personal-preparation assessment. If the academic background is deficient, the Course Council identifies the missing credits or examinations to be acquired before a new admission application. It can also prescribe an individual study plan reflecting prior content and recognised credits. [1]
The regulation gives specific recognition arrangements for Brescia’s Civil and Environmental/Land Engineering graduates. Those local arrangements do not extend automatically to a foreign degree or a similarly titled degree from another university. [1]
Grade and English requirements
For applicants with a first-cycle qualification from another Italian university, Article 5 requires at least 85/110 or 77/100, alongside B2 English. For the identified Brescia faculty route, the personal-preparation check concerns English. The foreign-qualification summary separately requires at least 77/100, corresponding to 85/110. These are applicant-route distinctions, not a universal rule copied from another engineering programme. [1][2]
B2 English is required for this fully English-taught master. The foreign-applicant summary accepts a recognised English test or attendance of an English-taught undergraduate programme. The reviewed sources do not set a single universal IELTS band for this degree. The university assesses documentary suitability. [1][2][3]
Foreign-qualification procedures and documents
Foreign-degree applicants use the applicable PICA pre-evaluation route. The 2026/27 non-EU-abroad round closed on 15 March 2026 at noon Italian time; the EU/equivalent round ran from 16 July to 16 August 2026 at noon. Both have passed at this review. Non-EU applicants abroad who receive a positive academic assessment also follow Universitaly pre-enrolment. These dates do not establish deadlines for a future intake. [4]
The non-EU pre-assessment notice requests valid identification, degree and transcript in the original language, plus Italian or English translations where needed. Academic records should show qualification level, institution, duration, examination results, final mark and the grading scale’s minimum and maximum. The first-cycle qualification must allow access to second-cycle study in its own system and come from an authorised institution. The notice permits pending qualifications only within its stated completion and document deadlines. [5]
Source version and preparation checklist
The regulation explicitly covers the cohort beginning in 2026/27 and was issued by Rector’s Decree 461/2026 on 23 May 2026. The foreign-applicant summary used here is attached to the 2026/27 pre-assessment guidance. Its ADSEM interview date is unrelated to this Civil Engineering application. [1][2]
We prepare the degree and transcript, grading scale, subject descriptions for the 100-credit framework or foreign-equivalence review, structural-mechanics/hydraulics evidence, and B2 documentation with you. Curricular integrations must be resolved and the university’s academic decision received before enrolment is completed. [1][2][4]
Sources and verification
- University of Brescia, Regolamento didattico di Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2026/27, D.R. 461/2026 of 23 May 2026, Article 5; reviewed 6 October 2026.
- University of Brescia, Entry requirements for English-taught master’s degrees for holders of foreign qualifications, attachment to 2026/27 pre-assessment guidance, Civil and Environmental Engineering section; reviewed 6 October 2026.
- University of Brescia, Civil and Environmental Engineering course page, standing programme and admission guidance; reviewed 6 October 2026.
- University of Brescia, Pre-evaluation for master’s degrees, 2026/27 PICA rounds, updated 24 July 2026; reviewed 6 October 2026.
- University of Brescia, Notice for non-EU candidates living abroad, postgraduate pre-assessment and STAR/LMINT applications, 2026/27; reviewed 6 October 2026.
About the programme
Civil and Environmental Engineering is a two-year master's degree of 120 ECTS in class LM-35 (environmental engineering), taught entirely in English at the University of Brescia. It is run by the Department of Civil, Environmental, Architectural Engineering and Mathematics, and classes are held in Brescia.
The degree gives advanced training for engineers who want to design and manage hydraulic infrastructure, environmental systems and urban projects in an international setting. It suits graduates in civil or environmental engineering, and access is open, subject to the entry requirements.
What you will study
There is a single curriculum. The first year has six semester course units of 9 credits each on the theoretical and scientific foundations, plus one free-choice exam. The second year builds design and management skills through course units of 6 to 9 credits and ends with a 9-credit thesis.
- Hydraulic works and water systems
- Environmental systems and their management
- Transport infrastructure planning
- Urban and territorial planning
- Renovation and urban regeneration of buildings
- A free-choice exam and the final thesis
How the programme is taught
Attendance is not compulsory. Internships can be arranged through the university placement office, and the thesis can be prepared abroad under the supervision of a UniBS lecturer, with credits recognised for research done at a foreign institution.
Career paths
Graduates can work as senior engineers in public administration, private firms or independent practice. The course lists these roles:
- Planning and management of hydraulic works, environmental systems and transport infrastructure
- Supervision of urban and territorial planning at different levels
- Design and management of renovation and urban regeneration projects
- Technical, administrative and commercial management in public and private organisations
Graduates can also continue to a second-level master or a PhD.
Fees and scholarships
UniBS places international students with a study visa in fee bands by country of origin. Students can apply for a reduction with an ISEE parificato, so the programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. For English-taught master's degrees, UniBS also offers LMINT and STAR grants to non-EU applicants, and the university runs the Lombardy DSU scholarship call.
How to apply from outside the EU
Non-EU candidates living abroad request a pre-evaluation of their degree through the PICA online procedure. For 2026/27 the first round, which also opens the LMINT and STAR grant applications, closed on 15 March 2026 at noon, with results from late May. The 2027/28 notice is not yet published. After a positive outcome we complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, and you apply for a type D study visa.
How ApplyAZ helps
ApplyAZ is an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities. We can include this programme in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes that fit your profile, so your plan never rests on a single application.
For eligible students who start with us, a named person owns each stage, from A to Z:
- We check your transcript against Brescia's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your PICA pre-evaluation request and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your University of Brescia DSU scholarship application at the right time and in the right format.
- We prepare your visa file.
With operations in all 20 Italian regions, we follow each region's scholarship rules and deadlines as they change. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa, so no one can promise an outcome. You pay in milestones, and every service you pay for is either delivered or its fee is refunded (terms apply).
Programmes at Italian public universities can be tuition-free for eligible students. Check if you are eligible and book a one-to-one consultation session with one of our Italy experts, or see how ApplyAZ works.
Questions and answers
What prior qualification is required?
A three-year university degree or diploma, or a foreign qualification recognised as suitable, with the required civil/environmental academic preparation. [1]
How many prior subject credits are specified?
The regulation sets a 100-CFU framework: 40 basic-science/computing, 55 core-engineering and 5 additional-sector credits, with sub-minima in analysis, physics/chemistry, hydraulics and structural mechanics. Foreign content is reviewed individually. [1]
What subjects must a foreign transcript show?
The foreign-applicant summary asks for relevant preparation including structural mechanics or a similar subject and hydraulics, each corresponding to 5 ECTS. [2]
What minimum degree grade applies?
The regulation requires 85/110 or 77/100 for the other-Italian-university route. The foreign-applicant summary also requires 77/100, corresponding to 85/110. The identified Brescia route has a different preparation check. [1][2]
Can an English-taught undergraduate programme satisfy language evidence?
The foreign-applicant summary accepts attendance of an English-taught undergraduate programme alongside the recognised-test route for B2 English. The university checks your evidence. [2]
Can missing credits be recovered after admission?
The regulation requires curricular integrations before the personal-preparation assessment and a new admission application where necessary. Complete the assigned examinations first. [1]
Can someone handle my whole application to Civil and Environmental Engineering at Brescia?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Brescia's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the University of Brescia DSU scholarship application at the right time and in the right format, and prepares your visa file, for eligible students. Start by checking your eligibility.
I'm applying from India. What is the route into Civil and Environmental Engineering?
You need a first degree recognised as suitable, with relevant preparation that includes structural mechanics or a similar subject and hydraulics, each worth 5 ECTS [2]. A B.Tech or B.E. in civil or environmental engineering is reviewed case by case against the 100-credit framework [1]. Foreign applicants need at least 77/100, corresponding to 85/110, and B2 English [2]. The steps are PICA pre-evaluation and Universitaly pre-enrolment. Indian students apply for the type D study visa at the Italian embassy or consulate that covers their state, such as New Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru.
Is the route different from Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka?
No. The academic rules for Civil and Environmental Engineering are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: PICA pre-evaluation, a positive academic assessment and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for their country of residence. Read our guide for students in Dhaka.
I live in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman or Bahrain. Where do I apply for the visa?
At the Italian embassy or consulate responsible for the country where you legally live, after Universitaly pre-enrolment. The academic rules for Civil and Environmental Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: PICA pre-evaluation, a positive academic assessment and Universitaly pre-enrolment. Read our guides for Dubai, Riyadh and Doha.
I studied or live in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. What is the route?
The academic rules for Civil and Environmental Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and your degree is assessed like any other foreign qualification. Non-EU applicants who live abroad follow the same route: PICA pre-evaluation, a positive academic assessment and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for where they live. Read our guides for students in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
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