Master in Low Carbon Technologies and Sustainable Chemistry at University of Bologna
Two-year English-taught interclass master's (LM-71-R and LM-75-R) at the University of Bologna on green chemistry for lower emissions and the circular economy. Open access, with a degree or credit rule in chemistry and sciences and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Bologna
English
University of Bologna
Low Carbon Technologies and Sustainable Chemistry is a two-year, 120 ECTS interclass master's degree (classes LM-71-R and LM-75-R) taught in English at the University of Bologna. Entry needs a degree in chemistry, environmental sciences or materials science, or set credits in maths, physics, chemistry and life or earth sciences, plus English at B2. Access is open. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Bologna's Low Carbon Technologies and Sustainable Chemistry master asks for a three-year degree in chemistry, environmental sciences or materials science, or set credits in maths, physics, chemistry and life or earth sciences, plus English at B2. Access is open, and a committee reviews your documents and course syllabus. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and credit requirement
You need a three-year first-cycle degree, or a foreign qualification recognised as suitable that gives access to a similar master's degree in the country where it was awarded. [1]
You must also meet the curricular requirements: [2]
- Degree class: an Italian first-cycle degree in L-27 Chemistry or L-32 Environmental Sciences, the older classes 21 or 27, or a degree in Materials Science.
- Credits, for other degrees: at least 10 ECTS in mathematics and physics (MAT/01 to 09 and FIS/01 to 08), at least 20 ECTS in chemistry (CHIM/01 to 12), and at least 30 ECTS in biology, earth sciences or agricultural sciences (BIO/01 to 19, GEO/01 to 12 or AGR/01 to 19).
- Foreign degree: you show that your qualification matches these competences.
For degrees from outside the European Higher Education Area that do not use ECTS, the Admission Board decides whether the number and content of your exams are enough to be evaluated. [1]
What this means for your transcript
Credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit as ECTS, and the Board looks at the content of each course, not just your total. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Sc. in Chemistry, or a B.Sc. in Environmental Science with substantial chemistry, maths and physics.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech or B.E. in Chemical Engineering, which often covers the maths, physics and chemistry credits but rarely 30 credits in biology, earth or agricultural sciences; and a B.Sc. in Agriculture, Biotechnology or Geology, which often covers that block but must also show 20 chemistry credits.
- Often short: a B.Tech or B.E. in Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Science Engineering, a BCA, B.Com or BBA, which rarely include 20 credits in chemistry.
You also attach a detailed syllabus of your courses, covering the topics taught and the tests and assignments with their weightings. [2]
English
English at CEFR B2 or higher, proven when you apply. Accepted proof: [1]
- A certificate on the University of Bologna Language Centre's list of recognised certificates.
- A transcript showing an English B2 exam, valid only if the level is stated in the course title.
- Native English speaker status.
- A B2 certificate from an Italian university language centre or another recognised body, stating the body, the level and the exam date.
- The online Oxford English test run by the University of Bologna Language Centre, with a result of at least B2. It can be taken once only, on set dates booked in advance.
A previous degree taught in English does not meet the requirement, so applicants from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka need one of the options above. [1]
Assessment of your preparation
Access is open, with no cap on places. A committee of four professors reviews your documents and decides admitted or not admitted, and may call you to an online interview if it needs to check your preparation further. The programme page does not set a minimum grade. [1][2]
If you apply in one intake and are not admitted, you cannot take part in a later intake, so the file needs to be complete the first time. [1]
2026/27 deadlines
For 2026/27 the notice ran four intakes. [1]
- Intake 1, non-EU applicants only: 7 January to 11:59 pm on 11 March 2026, results from 25 March 2026.
- Intake 2, open to all: 12 March to 11:59 pm on 15 July 2026, results from 22 July 2026.
- Intakes 3 and 4, EU and Italian applicants only: closing on 2 September and 6 October 2026.
Non-EU applicants living abroad could use intakes 1 and 2, and admitted students enrolled by 19 November 2026. The 2027/28 notice sets the next dates. [1]
Applying before you graduate
You can apply before you graduate. If you are admitted and enrol, you must graduate by 31 December 2026, or your enrolment is cancelled. [1]
Documents and non-EU steps
- The application is made on Bologna's Studenti Online portal with your passport, your degree certificate or list of exams taken, translated into Italian or English with your transcript and Diploma Supplement where available, an English B2 certificate and a CV.
- You can add supporting documents such as reference letters and course programmes.
- Only documents uploaded by the intake deadline are assessed.
- Non-EU applicants living abroad also pre-enrol on Universitaly and apply for a study visa.
- After admission you enrol, pay the first instalment, upload your foreign qualification and visa on Studenti Online and show the originals at the international student office in Bologna. Your career must be activated by 26 February 2027.
These steps come from the 2026/27 notice. [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 Bologna, Department of Industrial Chemistry. Admission notice for the second-cycle degree programme in Low Carbon Technologies and Sustainable Chemistry (classes LM-71 and LM-75, code 6791), academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Bologna, Low Carbon Technologies and Sustainable Chemistry programme website. Programme enrolment: requirements, deadlines and methods, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Low Carbon Technologies and Sustainable Chemistry is a two-year second cycle degree (laurea magistrale) taught entirely in English in Bologna. It is an interclass degree in two classes, LM-71-R Industrial chemistry and LM-75-R Environmental and land sciences, run by the Department of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari" (CHIMIND). It is worth 120 ECTS, has open access and is directed by Letizia Sambri.
The university sums up the degree as "green chemistry for sustainability". It suits graduates who want to apply chemistry to lowering emissions and to the circular economy.
What you will study
The programme develops chemical solutions for three goals that the university sets for it:
- Reducing emissions
- Making better use of natural resources
- Promoting the circular economy
Because it spans industrial chemistry and environmental sciences, it links chemical processes with their effects on the environment. The course units, credits and teaching periods for each year are published in the course structure diagram on the degree website; we check the 2027/28 version before you apply.
How the programme is taught
The university lists the degree as delivered entirely in English with a double or multiple degree option, which lets some students also earn a degree from a partner university; the partners and how to join that track are set out on the degree website. The department also publishes calls for thesis research periods abroad: its 2026 call closes on 16 November 2026.
Career paths
The degree prepares chemists to design and apply solutions that lower emissions, use resources more efficiently and support the circular economy, the aims the university gives for it. A laurea magistrale also gives access to PhD programmes, and the university's job placement service shares job offers and runs career events such as mock interviews.
Fees and scholarships
Fees follow family income (ISEE). For 2026/27, with an ISEE of €27,000 or less, this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. Families with income abroad declare it to ER.GO, which also awards regional scholarships, and non-OECD citizens can request a reduced flat fee instead.
How to apply from outside the EU
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants could apply in two intakes: the first, reserved to them, ran from 7 January to 11 March 2026, and the second closed on 15 July 2026. Applicants not admitted in one intake could not reapply in a later one. The 2027/28 notice sets the next dates. Applications go through Studenti Online, and open access means no cap on places. [1]
Once you are admitted, we submit the Universitaly pre-enrolment early, as the university must validate it before your visa appointment. You then enrol and pay the first instalment online, show your original documents to the international student office and apply for a residence permit within eight days of arrival.
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 Bologna's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your Studenti Online application, course syllabus and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your ER.GO Emilia-Romagna 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 Low Carbon Technologies and Sustainable Chemistry at Bologna?
A three-year degree in chemistry, environmental sciences or materials science, or another degree with at least 10 ECTS in maths and physics, 20 in chemistry and 30 in biology, earth or agricultural sciences. Foreign degrees must show the same competences. [2]
Is there an entrance exam?
No written test. Access is open, and a committee reviews your documents and a detailed syllabus of your courses. It may call you to an online interview if it needs to check your preparation further. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2, shown with a certificate on the Bologna Language Centre's list, a B2 English exam on your transcript, or the university's online Oxford test, which you can take once. A degree taught in English does not count. [1]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants could apply in intake 1, from 7 January to 11 March 2026, or in intake 2, which closed at 11:59 pm on 15 July 2026. The 2027/28 notice sets the next dates. [1]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. For 2026/27 you could apply before graduating, but if admitted you had to graduate by 31 December 2026 or your enrolment was cancelled. [1]
I have a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or a B.Sc. in Agriculture. Can I apply?
Possibly. Chemical engineering degrees often cover the maths, physics and chemistry credits but rarely 30 credits in biology, earth or agricultural sciences. Agriculture degrees often cover that block but must show 20 chemistry credits. We check your transcript against each block. [2]
Can I reapply in a later intake if I am not admitted?
No. Under the 2026/27 notice, applicants not admitted in one intake could not take part in later intakes, so we submit a complete file with your course syllabus the first time. [1]
Is there a double degree option?
Yes. The university lists the degree with a double or multiple degree option with partner universities. We check the degree website for the partners and how to join.
Can someone handle my whole application to Low Carbon Technologies and Sustainable Chemistry at Bologna?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Bologna's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the ER.GO Emilia-Romagna 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 Low Carbon Technologies and Sustainable Chemistry?
A B.Sc. in Chemistry or Environmental Science is usually the closest fit. Other degrees need at least 10 ECTS in maths and physics, 20 in chemistry and 30 in biology, earth or agricultural sciences. A degree taught in English does not prove your English, so you need a B2 certificate. The steps are the online application with a detailed course syllabus and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [2] 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 Low Carbon Technologies and Sustainable Chemistry are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: online application with a detailed course syllabus, the committee's review 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 Low Carbon Technologies and Sustainable Chemistry are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: online application with a detailed course syllabus, the committee's review 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 Low Carbon Technologies and Sustainable Chemistry 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 with a detailed course syllabus, the committee's review 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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