Master in Environmental Sciences for the Ecological Transition at University of Padua
Two-year English-taught LM-75-R master at the University of Padua in Legnaro, training specialists to assess, design and manage environmental systems, with paths in territorial systems or sustainable processes. Entry needs a science bachelor's and English at B2.
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 at the University of Padua, at its Legnaro campus. Entry needs at least a three-year bachelor's with basic maths, physics, chemistry, biology, environmental science and ecology, plus English at B2. Regional scholarship winners are exempt from fees, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Padua's Environmental Sciences for the Ecological Transition master asks for at least a three-year bachelor's with basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, environmental sciences and ecology, including agricultural and human systems, a degree and grade that meet the university's country rules, and English at B2. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and subject knowledge
You need a bachelor's diploma or equivalent: a minimum three-year undergraduate degree with basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, environmental sciences and ecology, including agricultural and human systems. The portal does not set credit counts for each subject for foreign degrees. [1]
For comparison, the 2026/27 call for holders of Italian degrees asked for a degree in class L-32, or a degree in any class with at least 40 CFU in set areas: [3]
- At least 6 CFU in mathematics.
- At least 6 CFU in physics.
- At least 6 CFU in chemistry.
- At least 6 CFU in biology.
- At least 16 CFU in agricultural sciences or geosciences.
That call also set a minimum degree grade of 90/110 and English at B2. Applicants with a foreign degree follow the international admission route instead. [3]
Country rules and minimum grades
The university's 2027/28 country list sets these master's entry titles and minimum grades: [4]
- India: a 3 or 4-year Honours bachelor's, a professional bachelor's of 4, 5 or 5.5 years, or a 3-year pass or general bachelor's plus a postgraduate bachelor's or at least a 1-year master's. Minimum GPA 70/100, 7.0/10, 5.6/8 or 2.8/4.
- Pakistan: a 3-year Honours bachelor's, a 4 or 5-year professional bachelor's, or a 2-year pass bachelor's plus a 2-year master's (or the listed LL.B. and B.Ed. combinations). Minimum GPA 3.3/4.0.
- Bangladesh: a 4-year Honours bachelor's or a 4 or 5-year professional bachelor's. Minimum GPA 3.3/4.0.
- Sri Lanka: a 4-year bachelor's or a Special Degree. Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0.
- Nepal: a 3, 4 or 5-year bachelor's. Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0 or 65/100.
The list is a reference, and the university's Admissions and Welcome Unit makes the final decision on each qualification. [4]
What this means for your transcript
As a guide, based on the rules above:
- Usually a fit: an Honours B.Sc. in Environmental Science, or a B.Sc. in Agriculture, Forestry or Life Sciences with maths, physics, chemistry, biology and ecology courses, and a grade above your country's minimum.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech or B.E. in Environmental, Civil, Chemical or Agricultural Engineering, or a B.Sc. in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Geology or Geography, where your transcript must also show biology and ecology or environmental science. A three-year pass or general Indian B.Sc. also needs a postgraduate bachelor's or at least a one-year master's to meet the country rule.
- Often short: a BCA, B.Com, BBA or BA, or a B.Tech in computer science or mechanical engineering, which rarely cover biology, chemistry and ecology.
English
English at CEFR level B2 or higher. [1] For 2027/28 the university's accepted B2 scores include IELTS Academic or General Training 6.0, TOEFL iBT 86 for tests taken until 20 January 2026 or 4.5 for tests taken from 21 January 2026, PTE Academic 65, Cambridge B2 First 173, Trinity ISE II, Oxford Test of English 126, LanguageCert B2 Communicator and Duolingo English Test 115. [5]
Certificates must still be valid or, where they have no expiry date, be no more than two years old on 15 September 2026. You can submit one after applying, up to 31 July 2027. [5]
You are exempt if you are a native speaker from a listed English-speaking country, or completed your qualification entirely in English in one of those countries or in the EU or Schengen area. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are not on that list. [5]
Selection
The portal lists no entrance test, and the programme has open admission for applicants who meet the requirements. [1][2] The Admissions and Welcome Unit first checks your application, then an Academic Committee evaluates it. For programmes without a cap on places, the outcome is sent through the application platform. [6] The portal does not publish a scoring scale. [1]
2027/28 deadlines
For 2027/28 there are three calls. Non-EU applicants living outside Italy can use the first two: [1]
- Call One: 15 September to 15 November 2026
- Call Two: 1 December 2026 to 1 March 2027
- Call Three: 1 April to 1 June 2027, only for EU students and non-EU students living in Italy
You can apply to a programme only once per academic year. [1] You can apply before you graduate, but you must complete your degree by 31 July 2027. [4] Studies start on 1 October 2027. [1]
Documents and non-EU steps
You apply on the university's application platform. For master's programmes the platform asks for: [1][6]
- A CV and a motivation letter in English.
- Your transcript of records.
- Your bachelor's degree certificate, or an enrolment or provisional certificate if you have not graduated yet.
- Your passport.
- Your English certificate, if you already have it.
Documents must be in English or Italian, or come with official translations. No legalised documents are needed at application, and the Admissions and Welcome Unit may ask for a CIMEA statement of comparability if it needs to verify your degree. [1][6]
If admitted, you accept your place. Non-EU citizens living outside Italy complete Universitaly pre-enrolment by 15 July and apply for a type D study visa. At enrolment you submit your degree and transcript translated into English or Italian and legalised or apostilled, or a CIMEA certificate of verification instead. [1][6]
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 Padua, international application portal. Environmental Sciences for the Ecological Transition course page: entry qualification, language requirement, fees, programme structure and application calls, academic year 2027/28. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua. Environmental Sciences for the Ecological Transition programme page: degree class, school, access type, venue and teaching language, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua, School of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine. Call for admission to open-access master's degrees with requirements, selection reserved for candidates with an Italian entry qualification, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua, Global Engagement Office. Specific entry requirements for qualifications awarded by non-Italian education systems, with the deadline to graduate, updated 15 September 2026 and valid for academic year 2027/28. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua, Global Engagement Office. Language requirement for admission to degree programmes, with the list of accepted English certificates and exemptions, academic year 2027/28. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua, Global Engagement Office. Study in English: how to apply and how to enrol with a foreign qualification, academic year 2027/28. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua. Call for contributions and exemptions, with the fixed fee for non-EU students, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
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. [2]
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. [1][2]
The course page gives Legnaro as the venue, and the admissions portal lists Legnaro and Padua, with the department based at the Agripolis campus in Legnaro, in the province of Padua. [1][2]
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. [1]
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. [2]
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. The 2027/28 admissions portal lists these units: [1]
- Common units: International Environmental Law, Policies and Projects; Environmental Data Analysis; Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development and Environmental Transition; Risk Assessment and Life Cycle Assessment; Management of Environmental Pollutants; Biomonitoring of Environmental Systems; Genetic and Microbiological Tools for Environmental Applications; Remote Sensing for the Environment.
- Sustainability and Resilience of Territorial Systems: Vegetation, Micrometeorology and Climate Change; Soil and Water Conservation; Nature Based Solutions; Soil Health and Carbon Farming; Ecosystem Services Evaluation for Agroecological Transition.
- Management of Sustainable Processes: Environmental Analytical Monitoring; Natural Transformations and Advanced Treatments of Organic Substances; Minerals for Climate Actions; ESG Management and Social and Environmental Responsibility; Waste Management and Environmental Remediation.
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: [1]
- 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
Degree programmes of the School of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine are in fee Group B. For 2026/27, non-EU students whose household lives outside Italy pay a fixed all-inclusive yearly fee, with a lower rate for students from countries on the ministry's list of poor countries. [7]
Students who are eligible in the regional scholarship ranking are exempt from the fee, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. For 2026/27 the university also offered up to 100 fee exemptions to international students on degrees taught entirely in English, awarded on merit with no separate application. [7]
How to apply from outside the EU
We apply on apply.unipd.it, uploading your CV and motivation letter in English, your transcript, your degree certificate or a provisional certificate, your passport and your English certificate. Legalised documents are not needed to apply, and you can apply to a programme only once per academic year. [1][6]
For 2027/28, non-EU applicants living outside Italy can apply in Call One, 15 September to 15 November 2026, or Call Two, 1 December 2026 to 1 March 2027. Studies start on 1 October 2027. [1]
After admission you accept your place, we complete Universitaly pre-enrolment by 15 July, and you apply for a type D study visa. At enrolment your degree and transcript must be translated into English or Italian and legalised or apostilled, or covered by a CIMEA certificate of verification. [1][6]
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 Padua's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your application on the university portal, place acceptance and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your University of Padua 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 Sciences for the Ecological Transition at Padua?
At least a three-year bachelor's with basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, environmental sciences and ecology, including agricultural and human systems. Your degree must also meet the university's country rules and minimum grade, such as 70/100 or 7.0/10 for Indian degrees. [1][4]
Is there an entrance exam?
No entrance test is listed. The programme has open admission for applicants who meet the requirements: the Admissions and Welcome Unit checks your file, then an Academic Committee evaluates it. [1][2][6]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2. For 2027/28 Padua accepts IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 86 (or 4.5 for tests from 21 January 2026), PTE Academic 65, Cambridge B2 First 173, Duolingo 115 and other listed tests. Degrees from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are not on the exemption list. [1][5]
When is the 2027/28 deadline for non-EU students?
Non-EU applicants living outside Italy can apply in Call One, 15 September to 15 November 2026, or Call Two, 1 December 2026 to 1 March 2027. Call Three is only for EU students and non-EU students living in Italy. Studies start on 1 October 2027. [1]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. You can apply with an enrolment or provisional certificate, as long as you complete your degree by 31 July 2027. An official certificate showing you completed your studies by then can stand in for the final degree. [4][6]
I have a B.Tech in Civil or Chemical Engineering. Can I apply?
Possibly. The portal asks for basic knowledge of maths, physics, chemistry, biology, environmental sciences and ecology. Engineering degrees usually cover the first three, so your transcript should also show biology, ecology or environmental science courses. Four-year professional bachelor's degrees are on India's country list, with a minimum of 70/100 or 7.0/10. [1][4]
Where is the programme taught, and is it in English?
The course page gives Legnaro as the venue, at the Agripolis campus of the School of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, and the admissions portal lists Legnaro and Padua. The programme has been taught in English since 2026/27. [1][2]
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, Risk Assessment and Life Cycle Assessment, and Remote Sensing for the Environment. [1]
Can someone handle my whole application to Environmental Sciences for the Ecological Transition at Padua?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Padua's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the University of Padua 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 Sciences for the Ecological Transition?
Padua's 2027/28 country list covers Indian 3 or 4-year Honours bachelor's degrees, professional bachelor's degrees of 4 years or more, and 3-year pass degrees followed by a postgraduate degree, with at least 70/100 or 7.0/10. Your degree should cover maths, physics, chemistry, biology and ecology, and you need English at B2. The steps are the online application, place acceptance and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1][4] 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 Sciences for the Ecological Transition are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: online application in Call One or Call Two, place acceptance 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 Sciences for the Ecological Transition are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: online application in Call One or Call Two, place acceptance 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 Sciences for the Ecological Transition 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 in Call One or Call Two, place acceptance 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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