Master in Environmental Sciences for the Ecological Transition at University of Padua
English-taught environmental sciences master at the University of Padua in Legnaro, training specialists to assess, design and manage environmental systems for the ecological transition, with territorial or process paths.
Master
2 years
Padua
English
University of Padua
Environmental Sciences for the Ecological Transition is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-75-R) taught in English since 2026/27 by the University of Padua in Legnaro, with two paths on territorial systems and sustainable processes. Non-EU students with family abroad pay a fixed €2,990 a year (2026/27), waived for regional scholarship winners.
Entry requirements
- A bachelor's degree of at least three years (or equivalent) with basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, environmental sciences and ecology, including agricultural and human systems.
- A final grade that meets the university's minimum for your country.
- English at B2 level of the CEFR, with a certificate from the accepted list unless an exemption applies.
- No entrance test: admission is based on your academic record and application documents.
- An online application on apply.unipd.it with the €60 fee; legalised documents are needed only after admission.
About the programme
Environmental Sciences for the Ecological Transition is a two-year master's degree in class LM-75-R (Environmental and Territorial Sciences and Technologies), taught in English from 2026/27. It is run by the Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and the Environment in the School of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, carries 120 ECTS and has open admission with requirements. The course page gives Legnaro as the venue, and the admissions portal lists Legnaro and Padua.
The degree trains specialists for the public and private sectors, often in multicultural settings, to assess, design and manage environmental systems in view of an ecological and sustainable transition. It covers the investigation of territories, data analysis and environmental processes, including prevention, decontamination, remediation and the protection of people and the environment, with a focus on areas affected by human activity.
What you will study
A common set of units is followed by one of two paths: Sustainability and Resilience of Territorial Systems, or Management of Sustainable Processes. Units on the admissions portal include:
- Environmental Data Analysis (common)
- International Environmental Law, Policies and Projects (common)
- Risk Assessment and Life Cycle Assessment (common)
- Remote Sensing for the Environment (common)
- Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development and Environmental Transition (common)
- Nature Based Solutions, and Soil Health and Carbon Farming (territorial systems path)
- Waste Management and Environmental Remediation (sustainable processes path)
- ESG Management and Social and Environmental Responsibility (sustainable processes path)
Career paths
The admissions portal lists a wide range of industrial, agricultural and environmental roles in companies, consultancies, public administration and protection agencies. Examples include:
- Planning, monitoring and regulatory work in industrial plants and multi-utility companies
- Energy, sustainability and renewable energy
- Circular and green economy, waste management and materials recycling
- Soil, water and air protection, and integrated water services
- Environmental consulting, communication and sustainability reporting
- Strategic environmental assessment and environmental impact assessment for public agencies
Fees and scholarships
The School of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine is in fee Group B. For 2026/27, non-EU students whose household is abroad pay a fixed €2,990 a year, or €996.66 if they are citizens of a country on the ministry's list of particularly poor countries. An ISEE parificato changes only the regional tax. Veneto regional scholarship winners are exempt from the fee, meaning zero euro tuition for eligible students, and international applicants living abroad are considered for merit fee waivers. See the fees page.
How to apply from outside the EU
Apply on apply.unipd.it, uploading your transcript, degree certificate, CV, motivation letter and English certificate, and pay the €60 fee. You can apply to a programme only once per academic year. For 2027/28, non-EU applicants living abroad can apply from 15 September to 15 November 2026 or from 1 December 2026 to 1 March 2027.
After admission you pay the €208 admission fee, complete the Universitaly pre-enrolment and apply for a type D study visa. By 31 August 2027 your degree and transcript must be legalised, apostilled or verified by CIMEA.
How ApplyAZ helps
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Questions and answers
Is the Master in Environmental Sciences for the Ecological Transition taught in English?
Yes. It has been taught in English since 2026/27. You need English at B2 level of the CEFR, shown by a certificate on the university's accepted list unless an exemption applies.
Where is it taught?
The course page gives Legnaro as the venue, and the admissions portal lists Legnaro and Padua. The degree is run by the School of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine.
Which paths can I choose?
Two: Sustainability and Resilience of Territorial Systems, and Management of Sustainable Processes. Both share common units such as Environmental Data Analysis, and Risk Assessment and Life Cycle Assessment.
What background do I need?
A bachelor's degree of at least three years with basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, environmental sciences and ecology, including agricultural and human systems. Your grade must meet the minimum for your country.
When can I apply for 2027/28?
Non-EU applicants living abroad can apply on apply.unipd.it from 15 September to 15 November 2026 or from 1 December 2026 to 1 March 2027. Classes start on 1 October 2027.
How much are the fees?
For 2026/27, non-EU students with family abroad pay a fixed €2,990 a year, or €996.66 if from a country on the ministry's list of particularly poor countries. Regional scholarship winners are exempt.
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