Master in Environmental Engineering at University of Trento
Two-year LM-35 master's at UniTrento's Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering, with three curricula fully in English: environmental quality and remediation, sustainability and international cooperation, and modelling and simulation. Entry needs a civil or environmental engineering background and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Trento
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University of Trento
Environmental Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-35) at the University of Trento in Trento, with a path taught entirely in English. Entry needs a bachelor's of at least three years in civil and environmental engineering, or set credits in maths, sciences, hydraulics and structures, plus English at B2. Non-EU fees follow your admission score, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
UniTrento's Environmental Engineering master asks for a bachelor's degree of at least three years in civil and environmental engineering, or set credits in maths, sciences, hydraulics and structures, plus English at B2, a statement of purpose and a merit score of at least 50 out of 100. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and credit rule
You need a university degree from a course of at least three years. For 2026/27, non-EU applicants graduating outside Italy had to hold it by 30 June 2026. You meet the curricular requirements in one of three ways: [1]
- Italian degree class: a degree in class L-7 (civil and environmental engineering) or the older class 8.
- Credits: a degree in another class with at least 24 CFU in mathematics (MAT/03, MAT/05, MAT/06, MAT/07, MAT/08), at least 18 CFU in chemistry, physics, applied thermodynamics or materials (CHIM/06, CHIM/07, FIS/01, FIS/03, ING-IND/10, ING-IND/11, ING-IND/22), at least 30 CFU in hydraulics, environmental engineering, surveying or geotechnics (ICAR/01, ICAR/02, ICAR/03, ICAR/06, ICAR/07) and at least 12 CFU in structural mechanics or structural engineering (ICAR/08, ICAR/09).
- Foreign degrees: a qualification from abroad recognised as suitable. The selection committee decides eligibility by examining the courses you took.
Grades
For Italian degrees, the call sets a credit-weighted average of at least 22/30. An average of 24/30 or more goes straight to selection, while 22.00 to 23.99 leads to a check of your personal preparation. [1]
For degrees awarded abroad, the call does not set a numeric equivalent. The committee reviews the documents in your application, and the check of your preparation may include an oral interview. [1]
What this means for your transcript
Foreign degrees are compared with the four subject blocks above, so the courses on your transcript matter more than the degree title. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with maths, physics or chemistry, fluid mechanics or hydraulics, environmental engineering, surveying, geotechnics and structural mechanics on the transcript.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech in Chemical, Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering. These usually cover the maths and science blocks but are often short of the 30 credits in hydraulics, environmental engineering, surveying and geotechnics, or the 12 credits in structures.
- Often short: a B.Sc. in Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry or Physics, or a BCA, B.Com, BBA or BA, which rarely include the engineering blocks.
UniTrento verifies foreign degrees only after admission and Universitaly pre-enrolment, and may ask for a statement of verification or a statement of comparability. [1]
English
English at CEFR level B2 or higher, shown by one of: [1]
- a certificate from an internationally recognised body, from the list kept by UniTrento's Centre for Languages (the committee may also assess other certificates);
- a B2 or higher English exam passed within your university studies, if it tested all four skills;
- a statement from the institution that awarded your degree that it was officially taught in English;
- a declaration in the online application that you are a citizen of a country whose official language is English.
The call does not list specific tests or minimum scores. The programme page adds that a certificate should be no older than five years. [1][2]
Selection and ranking
There is no entrance test. A committee of at least three teaching staff from the Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering scores your file out of 100: [1]
- Up to 25 points: coherence between your bachelor's and the aims of the master's.
- Up to 70 points: your academic record, including marks, any postgraduate courses and extra academic activities, together with your statement of purpose.
- Up to 5 points: English above B2 or an internationally recognised Italian certificate.
If your documents are not enough to assess you, the committee may call you for an interview, in person or by video call. You need at least 50 out of 100 to be ranked as eligible, and ties go to the younger candidate. [1]
2026/27 places and deadlines
For 2026/27 there were 45 places for non-EU applicants living abroad, 30 of them reserved for candidates selected under the EMJM EESIC programme, which left 15 for other applicants. Applications closed on 4 March 2026 at 12:00 CET. [1][2]
Rankings were due by 20 May 2026. Admitted candidates then confirmed their place by the date given with the ranking. [1][2]
These are the 2026/27 dates. The 2027/28 call is not yet published and will set the new dates.
Documents and non-EU steps
The online application needs: [1]
- your passport (personal data pages);
- your degree certificate, if already awarded, with an official translation into English or Italian if needed;
- a transcript listing your exams, marks, the weighted average where available and the grading scale, translated if needed (students still finishing also list exams not yet taken);
- a CV in English, preferably in Europass format;
- a short personal statement in English explaining why you are applying;
- your English certificate.
After confirming your place, you pre-enrol on Universitaly within two weeks. UniTrento issues its admission letter only after this step, and pre-enrolment is needed for the visa. For 2026/27, students delayed by the visa were admitted only if it was issued by 31 October 2026. [1][2]
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.
- University of Trento. Call for admission to the Master's degree programme in Environmental and Land Engineering (Environmental Engineering), class LM-35, for non-European applicants residing abroad, academic year 2026/2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Trento, Environmental Engineering master's programme pages: programme overview and admission for non-European applicants, academic year 2026/2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Environmental Engineering (Ingegneria per l'ambiente e il territorio) is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-35 R) worth 120 ECTS, run by the Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering (DICAM) of the University of Trento. The degree's official languages are English and Italian, but you can follow a path entirely in English: in the 2026/27 study plan the common first year and three of the four curricula are taught in English.
The English curricula are Environmental Quality and Remediation Technologies, Environmental Sustainability and International Cooperation and Modelling and Simulation of Environmental Systems. The fourth, Water Resources and Soil Protection, mixes Italian and English. The degree suits civil and environmental engineering graduates who want to work on water, land and environmental protection. Non-EU applicants living abroad apply through a separate selection with a set number of places. [1]
What you will study
After a common first year in hydraulics, numerical methods and planning, you choose a curriculum for the second year, which combines curriculum units, electives and a 15 ECTS final project. Units in the official plan include:
- Hydrodynamics (12 ECTS)
- Numerical Methods for the Environment (9 ECTS)
- Ecological Planning (9 ECTS)
- Hydrological Modelling and Urban Hydraulic Infrastructures (6 ECTS each)
- A choice between geomatics and remote sensing, or transport processes in the environment
- Second-year units and electives in your chosen English curriculum
- A final project (15 ECTS)
How the programme is taught
Classroom lectures are combined with practical exercises in the laboratory and in the field, study visits in the area and group projects. Many international students attend the course, and you can spend time abroad for study, thesis research and postgraduate internships.
Career paths
Graduates work in land protection, water and resource management, environmental protection and environmental planning. Registering as a professional engineer in Italy requires passing the State examination. Graduates who want to move into research can continue to a UniTrento PhD.
Fees and scholarships
Under UniTrento's 2026/27 call, the first-year fee for non-EU students living abroad follows your admission score, and 90 or more is fully exempt. From the second year, credits earned by 10 August set the fee, with an exemption at 42 or more. UniTrento scholarships for top-ranked non-EU applicants scoring 70 or more include a fee waiver, and eligible students can apply to Opera Universitaria di Trento. [1]
How to apply from outside the EU
For 2026/27 there were 45 places for non-EU applicants living abroad, 30 of them reserved for candidates selected under the EMJM EESIC programme. Applications closed on 4 March 2026 at 12:00 CET. The committee scored each application out of 100 on fit with the course (25 points), academic record and statement of purpose (70) and extra languages (5), with a minimum of 50, and could call candidates for an interview. Rankings came by 20 May 2026, and admitted students then confirmed their place. [1][2]
We then pre-register you on Universitaly within two weeks, and you obtain a type D study visa. For 2026/27, students delayed by the visa were admitted only if it was issued by 31 October 2026. The 2027/28 call is not yet published and will set the new dates. [1][2]
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 UniTrento's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your online application with statement of purpose, place confirmation and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your regional 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 bachelor's degree do I need for Environmental Engineering at UniTrento?
A degree of at least three years in civil and environmental engineering, or one with 24 credits in maths, 18 in chemistry, physics or materials, 30 in hydraulics, environmental engineering, surveying or geotechnics, and 12 in structures. Italian degrees also need a 22/30 average, and foreign degrees are assessed by the committee. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
No written test. A committee scores your file out of 100: up to 25 points for fit with the degree, 70 for your academic record and statement of purpose, and 5 for extra languages. It may hold an interview, and you need at least 50 to be ranked. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2. You can show it with a recognised certificate from UniTrento's accepted list, a B2 university exam covering all four skills, a statement that your degree was taught in English, or English-speaking citizenship. The call sets no minimum scores, so we check which proof fits your file. [1]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants living abroad had until 4 March 2026 at 12:00 CET, and rankings were due by 20 May 2026. The 2027/28 call is not yet published and will set the new dates. [1][2]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. For 2026/27 you could apply while finishing your bachelor's, listing the exams not yet taken, as long as the degree was awarded by 30 June 2026. [1]
I have a B.Tech in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. Can I apply?
Possibly. These degrees usually cover the maths and science blocks, but the committee also looks for 30 credits in hydraulics, environmental engineering, surveying or geotechnics and 12 in structures, which they often lack. We check your transcript against each block. [1]
Can I study Environmental Engineering entirely in English?
Yes. The degree is taught in English and Italian, and you can follow a path entirely in English. [1] In the current study plan, the common first year and three curricula are in English, while Water Resources and Soil Protection mixes the two languages.
How are tuition fees set for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, fees for non-EU students living abroad followed the admission score, with a full waiver at 90 or more. In year two, at least 42 credits by 10 August brings a full waiver. [1]
Can someone handle my whole application to Environmental Engineering at UniTrento?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against UniTrento'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?
A recognised Indian bachelor's of at least three years, such as a B.Tech or B.E. in Civil or Environmental Engineering, can meet the rule if its courses cover maths, physics or chemistry, hydraulics, environmental engineering, surveying, geotechnics and structures, and you also need English at B2. The steps are the online application with a statement of purpose, the merit ranking, place confirmation and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1] 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: online application, merit ranking, place confirmation 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 are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: online application, merit ranking, place confirmation 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 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: online application, merit ranking, place confirmation 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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