Master in Environmental Engineering for the Green Transition at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice

Detailed entry requirements

This is the English-taught environmental engineering master’s programme introduced for the 2026/27 cohort. The international listing currently gives provisional 2027/28 requirements, which are labelled below. Separate Italian-qualification procedures retain their published 2026 dates. Sources were reviewed on 6 October 2026.

Relevant engineering degree and country-dependent CGPA

A minimum three-year undergraduate degree is required. Candidates with civil/environmental engineering or industrial engineering degrees generally satisfy the curricular prerequisite; other degree fields must satisfy the 60-ECTS distribution below. The university still evaluates academic suitability and recognition. [1, 2]

The provisional international CGPA minimum ranges from 70% to 77%, depending on the country of the undergraduate entry qualification. Where your requirement exceeds 70%, a dedicated application task identifies it. The official institutional grading scale is used if supplied; otherwise marks are proportionally converted to a percentage. The page does not publish a complete country-to-percentage table, so 70% is not necessarily sufficient for every country. [1]

60-ECTS route for graduates of another discipline

For applicants outside the normally accepted engineering fields, at least 60 ECTS or equivalent must fall within the following groups. The 21- and 16-credit subgroup minimums total only 37; they do not replace the 60-credit overall condition. The committee maps your transcript and CV to the relevant content. [1, 2]

• At least 21 ECTS in mathematics, physics, computer science and statistics. The detailed local sectors are MAT/01-03,05-08; FIS/01-03,07; INF/01; ING-INF/05; and SECS-S/01. [1, 2]
• At least 16 ECTS in civil and environmental engineering: ICAR/01-03,07-10,12,13,17,20. Areas include hydraulics/hydrology, sanitary/environmental engineering, geotechnics, structures, building/design and planning. [1, 2]
• The remaining eligible total can include Earth/environmental sciences: GEO/02-05,10,11; CHIM/01-03,06,12; BIO/03,07, covering geology/geophysics, chemistry, environmental botany and ecology. [1, 2]
• Eligible industrial/environmental engineering sectors include ING-IND/09-11,23-29,34, covering energy/technical physics, applied physical chemistry, chemical engineering/plants/processes/technologies, excavation/raw-material engineering and industrial bioengineering. [1, 2]

Personal preparation and the separate local 80/110 presumption

The committee assesses applied mathematics and physics, including ability to model and solve complex problems, and fundamental environmental-engineering principles for sustainable resource management and emission control. Your academic CV and records must show this preparation. The international checklist also requires a tailored motivation letter. [1, 2]

The local admission webpage generally considers an L-7 civil/environmental engineering or L-9 industrial engineering degree, or equivalent, with final grade at least 80/110 to demonstrate suitable personal preparation. This is separate from the international listing’s country-dependent CGPA rule; 80/110 is not a universal foreign percentage conversion. [1, 2]

Recognised foreign degree and country-specific qualification rules

For admission to a master’s degree, the qualifying award must be equivalent to an Italian bachelor’s degree: at least three years, 180 ECTS or equivalent, issued by an accredited institution and normally permitting further academic study in its home system. The Welcome Unit checks the award’s eligibility before the Teaching Committee assesses academic preparation. Not every qualification called a bachelor’s degree meets these conditions. [1, 3, 4]

Country examples in the official qualification guide include: India, at least a three-year Honours bachelor’s degree, at least a four-year professional bachelor’s degree, or a Pass/General bachelor’s plus a postgraduate bachelor’s or two-year master’s; Pakistan, a three-year Honours bachelor’s, at least a four-year professional bachelor’s, or a two-year Pass bachelor’s plus a two-year postgraduate bachelor’s; China, an academic Benke bachelor’s with both degree and graduation certificates. Provide transcripts for all years. These examples concern recognised award types; the programme-specific CGPA condition is separate. The university assesses other systems and combinations individually. [3]

Ca’ Foscari treats one CFU as one ECTS. For qualifications from education systems outside the Bologna framework, the Teaching Committee assesses course workload and content when comparing credits. We supply transcript, credit or contact-hour information and any requested syllabi, as a home-university credit does not automatically equal one ECTS. [2, 3]

English B2: certificates, scores and exemptions

English at CEFR B2 is mandatory by the enrolment deadline for this programme. You can apply while the language certificate is pending, but cannot complete enrolment without accepted evidence or a documented exemption. The international application does not include a university English assessment test. The general university policy separately offers fee-paying CLA courses/tests; those are not a substitute for submitting the required evidence in the application or enrolment tasks. [1, 2, 6]

Recognised certificates must be submitted within five years of achievement, clearly attest the achieved level, and satisfy the four-skill evidence rule. A failed higher-level exam is not automatically accepted as proof of a lower level. The current university table gives the following B2 bands and qualifications; accepted higher CEFR qualifications can also demonstrate the required minimum. [5, 6]

• IELTS: B2 score band 5.5-6.5. TOEFL iBT: B2 band 72-94 on the old scale, or 4-4.5 for examinations taken on or after 21 January 2026. [5]
• PTE Academic: B2 band 59-75; Cambridge First/FCE; Trinity ISE II; Pearson General Level 3; Oxford Test of English B2; LanguageCert International ESOL Level 1; Gatehouse Classic Level 1; and British Council Aptis ESOL General or Advanced at B2. The table also recognises specified Ca’ Foscari CLA certificates at B2.2. [5]
• Exemption routes include an entire school or university qualification taught in English in Italy or abroad; qualifying completed study or at least one college year in a country where English is the medium of instruction; or a full secondary-school exchange year taught in English. We document the exact route. [6]
• Specified Italian foreign-language or linguistic-mediation degrees can also qualify when they include the required three-year English-language study path. A generic degree title or an unsupported statement that you speak English does not establish this exemption. [6]

International application documents and pending graduation

• Valid passport; eligible European applicants may use an identity card. Non-European applicants residing in Italy or the Schengen Area must provide the applicable residence permit or documented renewal/first-request receipt. [3]
• Transcripts covering every undergraduate year, including an official provisional transcript if still studying; a CV; and a motivation letter specifically addressing this programme. We complete every additional mandatory task shown in the application. A missing mandatory document leads to immediate rejection. [1, 3]
• Provide your institution’s official CGPA grading scale, which the university highly recommends for accurate comparison. The Teaching Committee may request detailed course descriptions or syllabi. The reviewed checklist does not impose a universal reference-letter requirement. [1, 3]
• If degree or transcript documents are not in English or Italian, the application includes the originals or verified copies together with professional English or Italian translations. The translation must display the sworn translator’s signature/stamp or the translation agency’s letterhead. [1, 3]
• Applicants awaiting a final qualification may submit the permitted provisional documents, including their translations, and must provide the final version by the applicable enrolment deadline. An offer may be conditional on graduation, missing subject credits or language evidence. [3, 4]

Application priorities, fee and latest published intake information

International qualifications use the university’s Apply platform regardless of citizenship. A single application may rank up to two programmes: the first choice is assessed first and the second is assessed only if admission to the first is refused. Only one application is allowed in one round for the academic year; priorities cannot be reordered after submission. The fee is €30 for the single application covering up to two programmes, and it must be paid before submission unless an approved exemption applies. [3, 4]

The current programme listing explicitly labels its 2027/28 admission information provisional, to be confirmed in autumn. At the review date it displays no active application deadline. The central webpage still describes 2026/27 rounds, which opened on 17 December 2025 and depend on applicant category. That opening date, the local Italian-degree evaluation dates and a pending 2027/28 calendar are not interchangeable. We use the programme’s active category-specific round once published. [1, 4]

The €30 fee exemption policy covers specified prior Ca’ Foscari students, previous exchange/visiting/free-mover students and applicants with official refugee status within Schengen. Supporting evidence and the prescribed exemption code are due at least seven working days before the round deadline. [4]

Final documents, conditional offers and study-visa applicants

A letter of enrolment eligibility does not by itself complete enrolment. Provide the final bachelor’s diploma and full transcript with required translations, accepted language evidence, any programme-specific conditions and an accepted qualification-comparison document. Alternatives are CIMEA Comparability; a Declaration of Value; an ARDI Statement of Correspondence together with CIMEA Verification; or an eligible international-model Diploma Supplement from an EHEA institution. If more than one award was used to establish entry eligibility, the university requires the corresponding evidence for each. Some documents are optional at initial application but mandatory at final enrolment. [3, 4, 7, 8]

Non-European applicants who require a study visa must obtain university eligibility, complete Universitaly pre-enrolment for the exact accepted programme, follow the visa procedure, and provide the study visa for enrolment. Eligible non-European residents using the European-equivalent route instead provide a valid residence permit allowing university enrolment. Citizenship, residence and permit type determine the procedure; a foreign degree alone does not determine whether a visa is required. [7, 8]

For 2026/27, the visa-dependent enrolment page gives an absolute final deadline of 18 December 2026. The European/equivalent page gives 30 September 2026 for open-access master’s enrolment, extended to 18 December with a late fee. These are enrolment dates for 2026/27, not confirmed application or enrolment deadlines for 2027/28. Scholarship deadlines can be earlier. [7, 8]

Separate 2026/27 evaluation procedure for Italian qualifications

The programme’s admission page gives three requirements-evaluation sessions: 7 April-4 June 2026, with results on 25 June; 6 July-20 August, results on 10 September; and 1 October-17 November, results on 4 December. All applicants with a bachelor’s degree obtained in Italy must submit the relevant evaluation request; foreign qualifications use the international procedure and its distinct deadlines. These are the published 2026 dates. [2]

For the local evaluation upload a signed degree/examination self-certification, or a signed enrolment/examination self-certification if graduating later; a CV; available language evidence; and any requested syllabi or useful additional documents. Records must identify the university, degree class and title, graduation details or pending status, examinations, subject sectors and credits. Graduands state their weighted average in place of the final degree grade. Save the application confirmation code used to identify evaluation results. [2]

Positive evaluation is required before enrolment. The programme page gives 1 July-30 September 2026 as the ordinary enrolment period and 1 October-18 December as the additional period, with a €50 late fee and the stated exemption for eligible autumn-session graduates. Obtain missing curricular credits before enrolment through suitable bachelor’s-level single courses at Ca’ Foscari or another accredited institution. Credit-recognition requests have a separate procedure and should be made concurrently where applicable. [2]

Italian study during this English-taught degree

Non-Italian students in this English-taught programme normally obtain 3 CFU in Italian during their degree unless they already document Italian B1 or another accepted exemption. This is a graduation/study-plan requirement, rather than an Italian B2 entry condition for this English programme. [2, 9]

Sources and verification

1. Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Apply: Environmental Engineering for the Green Transition, provisional 2027/28 information; reviewed 6 October 2026. Publication date is not stated.
2. Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Environmental Engineering for the Green Transition: Admission and enrolment, current webpage with 2026/27 procedural dates; reviewed 6 October 2026.
3. Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Entry requirements for applicants with an international qualification, current webpage; reviewed 6 October 2026.
4. Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Preliminary evaluation of international qualifications, last updated 30 September 2026.
5. Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Recognised Certifications, last updated 23 September 2026.
6. Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Master’s Degree Programmes: Language requirements, last updated 23 September 2026.
7. Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Enrolment for non-European students who require a visa, 2026/27 guidance, last updated 23 September 2026.
8. Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Enrolment for European students and equivalent, 2026/27 guidance; reviewed 6 October 2026.
9. Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italian language competence, last updated 23 September 2026.

Which bachelor’s degrees are suitable?

Civil/environmental or industrial engineering degrees generally satisfy curricular preparation. Graduates of other fields need at least 60 ECTS or equivalent in the specified groups, including at least 21 in mathematics/physics/computing/statistics and 16 in civil/environmental engineering.

Is 70% CGPA enough for everyone?

No. The provisional international listing sets a country-dependent minimum between 70% and 77%. An application task identifies a higher applicable threshold. We provide your official numerical grading scale for the university’s assessment.

Do the 21 and 16 credits meet the whole requirement?

No. Those are subgroup minimums within the 60-ECTS route for other degree fields. You need at least 60 eligible credits in total across the listed basic-science, engineering and Earth/environmental-science groups.

What English level is required?

English B2 by enrolment through a recognised certificate or documented exemption. Current B2 bands include IELTS 5.5-6.5, TOEFL iBT 72-94 or 4-4.5 for tests from 21 January 2026, and PTE Academic 59-75. Certificates must satisfy the five-year and four-skill rules.

Must I provide a motivation letter?

Yes, the international checklist requires a motivation letter prepared for this programme, plus a CV, full undergraduate transcripts and other mandatory application tasks. The committee evaluates academic preparation and may request course descriptions.

Can I apply while completing my bachelor’s?

The international procedure allows provisional qualification and transcript documents with required translations. The final award is due by the applicable enrolment deadline, together with any conditional-offer requirements. The provisional 2027/28 listing has no confirmed active deadline at the review date.

Can someone handle my whole application to Environmental Engineering for the Green Transition at Ca' Foscari?

Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Ca' Foscari's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the regional 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 Environmental Engineering for the Green Transition?

For India, Ca’ Foscari lists a three-year Honours bachelor’s, a four-year professional bachelor’s, or a Pass bachelor’s plus a postgraduate bachelor’s or two-year master’s [3]. Civil, environmental or industrial engineering degrees generally fit, and other fields need 60 ECTS in the listed groups [1, 2]. The CGPA minimum is 70% to 77% by country, with English B2 by enrolment [1, 2]. We map your credits and handle Apply and Universitaly. 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 Environmental Engineering for the Green Transition are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: Ca' Foscari Apply application, Teaching Committee 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 Environmental Engineering for the Green Transition are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: Ca' Foscari Apply application, Teaching Committee assessment and Universitaly pre-enrolment. Read our guides for Dubai, Riyadh and Doha.

I'm applying from the UK, US, Canada, Singapore or Malaysia. Is anything different?

The academic rules are identical. Non-EU applicants who live abroad, including citizens of these countries, follow the same route: Ca' Foscari Apply application, Teaching Committee assessment and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa. Read our guides for London, New York, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.