Master in Environmental Engineering at Sapienza University of Rome
Two-year LM-35 master's at Sapienza University of Rome whose English curriculum covers climate change adaptation and mitigation, hydraulic and landslide risk, urban climate, remote sensing and waste management. Entry needs 33 basic and 40 engineering credits and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Rome
Multiple
Sapienza University of Rome
Environmental Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-35) at Sapienza University of Rome, with a curriculum in climate change adaptation and mitigation taught in English. Entry needs a bachelor's with at least 33 credits in maths and sciences and 40 in engineering, a GPA of 80/100 from foreign universities, and English at B2. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Sapienza's Environmental Engineering master asks for a bachelor's degree or recognised foreign equivalent with at least 33 credits in basic sciences and 40 in set engineering areas, English at B2, a positive eligibility check and, for applicants from foreign universities, a bachelor's GPA of 80 out of 100. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
The credit rule
Your first degree must meet two credit minimums. The call lists the new subject sector codes alongside the former ones, shown here. [1]
- At least 33 CFU in basic subjects: mathematics, probability and statistics, and computer science; physics; and chemistry (sectors MAT/03, 05, 06, 07, 08 and 09, SECS-S/01, 02 and 06, INF/01, ING-INF/05, FIS/01, 02, 03, 06 and 07, and CHIM/03, 04, 06, 07 and 12).
- At least 40 CFU in engineering subjects across four areas: environmental and land engineering, such as hydraulics, hydrology, sanitary and environmental engineering, geotechnics, surveying, structural mechanics and applied geology (CHIM/12, GEO/05 and 11, ICAR/01, 02, 03, 06, 07 and 08, ING-IND/24, 25, 27, 28, 29 and 30); management of civil and environmental systems, such as roads, transport, structural engineering, urban planning, management engineering and automatic control (ICAR/04, 05, 09 and 20, ING-IND/35, ING-INF/04); safety and civil protection engineering, such as energy systems, applied thermodynamics, materials and electrical engineering (ING-IND/09, 10, 11, 22, 31 and 33); and industrial engineering, such as fluid dynamics, fluid machines and measurements (ING-IND/04, 06, 08 and 26, ING-INF/05 and 07).
An Italian L-7 bachelor's in Civil and Environmental Engineering meets the credit rule automatically. Other Italian and foreign degrees can qualify after the degree board checks that your studies match. [1]
What this means for your transcript
Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit: one CFU stands for about 25 hours of student work, and Sapienza looks at your subjects, not just your total. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in Civil or Environmental Engineering that includes maths, physics and chemistry alongside hydraulics, geotechnics, structural mechanics and environmental engineering.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech or B.E. in Chemical, Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering, where the 40 engineering credits must come from listed subjects such as fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, chemical plants, materials or hydraulics.
- Often short: a B.Sc. in Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry or Physics usually covers the basic block but lacks most of the 40 engineering credits, and a B.Tech in Computer Science or IT usually lacks the engineering block.
Missing credits can be made up by passing single examinations, under Sapienza's single-examination rules. [1]
English
English at CEFR level B2 or higher. You can show it with a language certificate recognised by the Faculty of Civil and Industrial Engineering, a B2 English exam passed in your bachelor's, or by passing the Faculty's English tests for master's enrolment. The programme call does not list specific certificates or scores. [1]
Eligibility check and minimum grade
The eligibility check is requested on Sapienza's Infostud system (code 33495), and the outcome arrives by email. Only applicants who meet the credit rule go on to the personal preparation check. [1]
- Applicants from foreign universities: a bachelor's GPA of 80 out of 100.
- Applicants from Italian universities: a final bachelor's mark of at least 85/110.
The call does not mention a written test. [1]
2026/27 deadlines
Eligibility checks opened on 2 July 2026. Non-EU applicants living abroad who need a student visa had one date: 15 September 2026. Other applicants can choose 15 October, 17 November or 17 December 2026, and 14 January 2027 is reserved for Sapienza graduates. [1]
Where the course regulations allow it, applicants still finishing a degree can apply if they graduate by 19 December 2026 (other Italian or international universities) or 23 January 2027 (Sapienza). [1]
Non-EU applicants living abroad
Non-EU applicants who live abroad and need a student visa must hold a pre-acceptance letter to enrol in the English-taught curriculum. Those choosing an Italian-taught curriculum do not need the letter but must prove Italian at B2. [1]
For 2026/27, the pre-acceptance letter came from MoveIn pre-selection, open from 22 December 2025 to 15 May 2026, followed by Universitaly pre-enrolment by 30 June 2026. For enrolment, Sapienza asks for your degree certificate and transcript with a certified translation, and CIMEA attestations, with a declaration of value as an alternative for countries outside the ARDI database. [3]
Sources and verification
Checked by the ApplyAZ admissions team against the university's official documents listed below. Entry rules can change with each new call, and we re-check them before every application.
- Sapienza University of Rome, Faculty of Civil and Industrial Engineering. Admission procedure for the Master's degree programme in Environmental Engineering (Ingegneria per l'ambiente e il territorio, LM-35), academic year 2026-2027, Infostud code 33495. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Sapienza University of Rome, Environmental Engineering programme page (degree class, languages, duration, faculty, department and teaching mode). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Sapienza University of Rome, International Students Office. International admissions and enrolment procedures for non-EU students, academic year 2026-2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Environmental Engineering (Ingegneria per l'Ambiente e il Territorio in Italian) is a two-year master's degree in class LM-35, worth 120 ECTS, run by the Department of Civil, Building and Environmental Engineering (DICEA) in Sapienza's Faculty of Civil and Industrial Engineering.
Its English curriculum, Environmental Engineering for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, is presented by the university as taught entirely in English; the other curricula focus on environmental protection and land protection.
Teaching takes place in person at the historic San Pietro in Vincoli campus in central Rome, which has multimedia facilities, laboratories, computer rooms and libraries. The degree holds the European EUR-ACE label for engineering programmes.
It suits engineering graduates who want to work on climate risk, pollution control and the management of land and natural resources.
What you will study
The first year of the English curriculum covers sustainable development, urban climate, hydraulic and landslide risk, and remote sensing. The second year moves to environmental geophysics and waste management, with free-choice electives. Units in the 2026 study plan include:
- Sustainable Development and Planning
- Urban Climate
- Hydraulic Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Landslides and Slope Engineering
- Remote Sensing and Geo Big Data
- Environmental Geophysics
- Waste Management
- One option from Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Reduction, Sustainable Mobility, Geolocation and Navigation, Modelling of Environmental Pollution or Coastal Engineering
The 2026 study plan tags one compulsory first-year unit, Groundwater Management and Treatment (9 ECTS), as taught in Italian, and we confirm its language with the department before you apply.
How the programme is taught
The degree ends with a 15 ECTS final thesis and includes 3 ECTS of additional skills for employability. Students can take internships with public and private organisations and join international mobility programmes such as Erasmus+.
Career paths
The university's professional profile is the environmental engineer, able to identify, formulate and solve complex problems in civil and environmental engineering. After passing the Italian State Examination, graduates can register as senior engineers (Section A). Main functions include:
- Designing and managing treatment and recovery systems for water, waste and contaminated soils
- Environmental impact studies and protection against floods and landslides
- Climate change mitigation and adaptation for infrastructure and ecosystems
- Designing environmental monitoring networks with advanced technologies
- Sustainable planning of land and natural resources
Employers include engineering consultancies, public agencies and environmental protection bodies, manufacturing and utility companies, and universities and research institutes.
Fees and scholarships
Sapienza sets tuition by family income (ISEE). The regional scholarship body for Rome is DiSCo Lazio, and its scholarship winners also get a tuition waiver, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. The region decides scholarship awards.
How to apply from outside the EU
Admission requires an eligibility check of your credits and English, then a personal preparation check. For applicants from foreign universities, the 2026/27 call sets a bachelor's GPA of 80 out of 100. [1]
Non-EU applicants who need a visa first apply for pre-selection on MoveIn, with a limit of two applications. For 2026/27 the window ran from 22 December 2025 to 15 May 2026. [3]
With the pre-acceptance letter, we complete Universitaly pre-enrolment (for 2026/27, by 30 June 2026), and you request a type D study visa. The degree's own eligibility check is requested on Sapienza's Infostud system (code 33495), and for 2026/27 visa applicants had one date for it: 15 September 2026. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [1][3]
For your degree, Sapienza asks for CIMEA attestations, and accepts a declaration of value as an alternative for countries outside the ARDI database. [3]
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 Sapienza's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your MoveIn pre-selection application, Universitaly pre-enrolment and eligibility check request.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your DiSCo Lazio 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 bachelor's degree do I need for Sapienza's Environmental Engineering master?
A degree with at least 33 CFU in maths, statistics, computing, physics and chemistry, plus 40 CFU in listed civil, environmental, safety and industrial engineering subjects. An Italian L-7 degree in civil and environmental engineering meets the rule automatically. [1]
What GPA do I need?
For applicants from foreign universities, the 2026/27 call sets a bachelor's GPA of 80 out of 100 for the personal preparation check, which follows the credit check. Italian graduates need a final mark of at least 85/110. We check how your grades compare. [1]
Is the Environmental Engineering master taught in English?
The programme is offered in Italian and English, and its curriculum Environmental Engineering for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation is the English path. The 2026 study plan tags one compulsory unit, Groundwater Management and Treatment, as Italian, and we confirm it for you. [1][2]
Is there an entrance exam?
The call does not mention a written test. Sapienza first checks your credits and English, then runs a personal preparation check based on your bachelor's grades. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2. The call accepts a certificate recognised by the Faculty of Civil and Industrial Engineering, a B2 English exam from your bachelor's, or the Faculty's English test. It does not list specific scores, so we check which proof your file can use. [1]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, MoveIn pre-selection closed on 15 May 2026, Universitaly pre-enrolment on 30 June 2026, and the eligibility check for visa applicants on 15 September 2026. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [1][3]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes, where the course regulations allow it. For 2026/27, applicants finishing a degree at another Italian or international university had to graduate by 19 December 2026. [1]
I have a B.Tech in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering. Can I apply?
Possibly. These degrees usually cover the 33 basic credits, and subjects such as fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, materials or chemical plants count towards the 40 engineering credits. You also need the GPA of 80 out of 100. Missing credits can be made up through single examinations. [1]
Can someone handle my whole application to Environmental Engineering at Sapienza?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Sapienza's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the DiSCo Lazio 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?
A recognised Indian engineering bachelor's, such as a B.Tech or B.E. in Civil or Environmental Engineering, can meet the degree rule if it has at least 33 credits in maths and sciences and 40 in the listed engineering areas, with a GPA of 80 out of 100 and English at B2. The steps are MoveIn pre-selection for a pre-acceptance letter, Universitaly pre-enrolment and the eligibility check. [1][3] 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 are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: MoveIn pre-selection for a pre-acceptance letter, Universitaly pre-enrolment and the eligibility check, 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 are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: MoveIn pre-selection for a pre-acceptance letter, Universitaly pre-enrolment and the eligibility check. 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 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: MoveIn pre-selection for a pre-acceptance letter, Universitaly pre-enrolment and the eligibility check, 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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