Master in Environmental Meteorology and Climate Physics at University of Trento
Two-year English-taught double master (LM-17) with the University of Innsbruck: year one in Trento, semester three in Innsbruck. It covers atmospheric physics, climate dynamics, measurements and numerical models. Entry needs maths, physics and chemistry, B2 English and an interview.
Master
2 years
Trento
English
University of Trento
Environmental Meteorology and Climate Physics is a two-year, 120 ECTS double master's degree (class LM-17) taught in English by the University of Trento with the University of Innsbruck. Entry needs a degree with enough maths, physics and chemistry, English at B2 and at least 50/100 for your record, statement of purpose and interview. Non-EU first-year fees depend on your admission score.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Trento's Environmental Meteorology and Climate Physics master asks for a degree of at least three years with enough mathematics, physics and chemistry, English at B2, and a score of at least 50/100 from a review of your academic record, statement of purpose and an interview. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and credit requirement
You need a degree from a course lasting at least three years. A degree obtained abroad must be judged suitable by the Evaluation Committee, which examines your academic record. [1]
For degrees obtained in Italy, the call sets minimum credits: [1]
- Mathematics and statistics: at least 24 CFU (sectors MAT/01 to MAT/09).
- Physics: at least 30 CFU (sectors FIS/01 to FIS/08).
- Chemistry: at least 6 CFU (sectors CHIM/01, 02, 03, 06, 07 and 12).
For degrees obtained abroad, the selection committee checks these requirements by comparing the content of your courses with the same subject areas. [1]
What this means for your transcript
Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit, and the committee looks at what your courses covered. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Sc. in Physics, or a B.Sc. with physics and mathematics as main subjects, that also includes some chemistry.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech or B.E. in civil, environmental, mechanical or electrical engineering, which usually covers maths but may fall short of the physics block, and a B.Sc. in Mathematics, Chemistry or Environmental Science with only a few physics papers.
- Often short: a BCA, B.Com, BBA or BA, which rarely include the physics and chemistry blocks.
UniTrento verifies degrees obtained abroad only after admission and pre-enrolment, and may ask for a statement of verification or comparability. [1]
English
English at CEFR level B2 or higher, shown in one of these ways: [1]
- A certificate from an internationally recognised institution. The committee may also assess other certificates.
- An official statement from the university that awarded your degree that English was the medium of instruction.
- A declaration in the application that you are a citizen of a country where English is the official language.
- A B2 or higher English exam passed within your university programme, provided it assessed reading, writing, speaking and listening.
The call does not list minimum test scores. Accepted certificates are listed by UniTrento's University Language Centre. [1]
Selection and interview
A selection committee of professors from Trento and Innsbruck scores each applicant out of 100: [1]
- Academic record, 0 to 65: grade point average and degree class, educational background, English certificates above the minimum level, extra-academic experience and fit with the programme.
- Statement of purpose, 0 to 5: your goals and expectations, in up to 3,000 characters including spaces.
- Interview, 0 to 30: it may be online and assesses your preparation for the programme. You need at least 25 points on the academic record to be invited, with at least 3 days' notice on the programme page.
Only applicants with 50/100 or more are eligible and ranked. Ties go to the younger candidate, and separate rankings are published on the programme page. [1]
Places and 2026/27 deadlines
The 2026/27 call offered 30 places, 5 of them reserved for non-EU citizens not resident in Italy. Unassigned reserved places pass to the second session. [1]
- Non-EU applicants: one call, closing at 12:00 CET on 4 March 2026.
- EU and equivalent applicants: also a second call, from 21 April to 12:00 CET on 30 June 2026.
- Graduation: non-EU applicants had to complete their bachelor's by 30 June 2026, or by 15 October 2026 if graduating from an Italian university with an Italian study permit.
If you have not graduated yet, you give your expected graduation date and include exams still to take in your transcript. The 2027/28 call sets the new dates. [1]
Documents and non-EU steps
The online application needs: [1]
- Passport (personal data pages)
- Degree certificate, if already obtained
- Transcript with credits and grades for each exam, your weighted average, the grading scale and the official length of your course
- Statement of purpose in English
- Proof of English at B2
Documents not originally in English need an official English translation. After the ranking, admitted applicants confirm their place by the stated deadline. Non-EU applicants then pre-register on Universitaly, which is mandatory for the visa, and UniTrento issues its admission letter only after that step. [1]
For 2026/27, students had to be in Italy by the start of classes. With visa delays, only those holding an Italian visa by 15 October 2026 were admitted, and enrolment at UniTrento closed on 15 October 2026. [1]
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 and University of Innsbruck. Call for admission to the master's degree course in Environmental Meteorology and Climate Physics (class LM-17), academic year 2026/2027, English courtesy translation dated 17 December 2025. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Environmental Meteorology and Climate Physics is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-17 Physics) worth 120 ECTS and taught in English. It is a double-degree programme run by the University of Trento with the University of Innsbruck: graduates receive the UniTrento laurea magistrale and a Master of Science from Innsbruck. Applications go through UniTrento, and students also formalise enrolment at the University of Innsbruck. [1]
The degree is shared by the Center Agriculture Food Environment, the Department of Physics and the Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering, and the first year is taught at the Mesiano campus, Via Mesiano 77, Trento. It covers atmosphere and climate processes through experimental techniques, theoretical analysis and numerical simulation, and suits graduates in physics, mathematics or engineering with a strong quantitative base.
What you will study
Year one in Trento builds the physics of the atmosphere and the environment. The third semester is spent in Innsbruck on meteorology and climate, and the fourth semester is for the thesis, in either city. Units in the official plan include:
- Advanced Topics in Modern Physics (9 ECTS) and Environmental Measurements (9 ECTS)
- Atmospheric Boundary Layer and Turbulence, and Environmental Fluid Mechanics
- Mathematical Models and Numerical Methods, and Environmental Physical Chemistry
- An introductory meteorology course and a hydrology course chosen from set options
- Atmospheric Chemistry and Biogeochemistry, Atmospheric Radiation and Remote Sensing, and Synoptic-Dynamic Meteorology
- Advanced electives such as numerical weather modelling, mountain meteorology and aviation meteorology
- A scientific writing course (3 ECTS) and a thesis (30 ECTS)
How the programme is taught
Lectures are attended in person, together with class and lab practice, visits to weather services, environmental agencies and field installations, field activities, seminars and internships. Studying in two countries is built into the degree: every student spends the third semester at the University of Innsbruck.
Career paths
Graduates can prepare and present weather forecasts, analyse climate dynamics, take atmospheric and environmental measurements, analyse observational data and run numerical models. The university names roles as weather forecasters, climate analysts, consultants, aeronautical meteorologists, air quality experts, renewable energy specialists and researchers, and the degree is a solid base for a PhD.
Fees and scholarships
Under the 2026/27 call, your admission score sets the first-year fee for non-EU students, and a score of 90/100 or more gives a full exemption. In the second year, at least 42 ECTS by 10 August 2027 brings a full exemption. [1] Top-ranked non-EU applicants with at least 70/100 may receive a UniTrento scholarship, which partly covers living costs in Italy and comes with a fee exemption. [1] Eligible students can also apply to Opera Universitaria di Trento.
How to apply from outside the EU
For 2026/27 the call offered 30 places, 5 of them reserved for non-EU applicants living abroad. They applied online by 12:00 CET on 4 March 2026 and were scored on their academic record, statement of purpose and an interview. [1]
Admitted students confirm their place by the stated deadline, then complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, which UniTrento requires before it issues an admission letter and which is needed for the type D study visa. For 2026/27, enrolment at UniTrento closed on 15 October 2026. [1] The 2027/28 call is not published yet.
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 Trento's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your online application, statement of purpose 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 Meteorology and Climate Physics at Trento?
A degree of at least three years. For Italian degrees the call sets at least 24 credits in maths or statistics, 30 in physics and 6 in chemistry. For degrees from abroad, the selection committee compares your course content with these areas. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
No written test, but there is an interview. The committee scores your academic record out of 65, your statement of purpose out of 5 and the interview out of 30. You need 25 on the record to be interviewed and 50/100 overall 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, a statement that your degree was taught in English, citizenship of an English-speaking country, or a B2 exam in your degree that tested all four skills. The call names no IELTS score, 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 one deadline: 12:00 CET on 4 March 2026. The later window from April to June was only for EU and equivalent applicants. The 2027/28 call sets the new dates. [1]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. You give your expected graduation date and list the exams still to take. For 2026/27, non-EU applicants had to complete their bachelor's by 30 June 2026, earlier than the 15 October 2026 date for EU applicants. [1]
I have a B.Tech in Civil Engineering. Can I apply?
Possibly. Civil and environmental engineering degrees often cover maths well and include some physics and chemistry, but may fall short of the 30 physics credits the call sets for Italian degrees. The committee compares your course content with that rule, and we check your transcript first. [1]
How are the fees set for non-EU students?
Under the 2026/27 call your final admission score sets the first-year fee, and 90/100 or more gives a full exemption. In year two, 42 ECTS by 10 August 2027 gives a full exemption. [1]
Where will I study?
Year one is at the University of Trento, the first semester of year two is at the University of Innsbruck in Austria, where attendance is mandatory, and the thesis semester can be at either university. [1]
Can someone handle my whole application to Environmental Meteorology and Climate Physics at Trento?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Trento'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 Meteorology and Climate Physics?
A three-year Indian bachelor's, such as a B.Sc. in Physics, can fit if the committee finds enough maths, physics and chemistry in your course content. For Italian degrees the benchmark is 24, 30 and 6 credits. You also need English at B2. The steps are the online application, an interview, confirming your place 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 Meteorology and Climate Physics are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: online application, a ranked place after the interview, the place confirmation fee 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 Meteorology and Climate Physics are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: online application, a ranked place after the interview, the place confirmation fee 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 Meteorology and Climate Physics 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, a ranked place after the interview, the place confirmation fee 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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