Master in Management for Energy and Environmental Transition at University of Genoa
Two-year English-taught LM-77-R master's at the University of Genoa training managers for the energy and ecological transition, with a single curriculum in strategy, energy law and regulation, sustainable finance, quantitative methods and marketing, taught in a blended format from 2026/27.
Master
2 years
Genoa
English
University of Genoa
Management for Energy and Environmental Transition (MEET) is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-77-R) taught in English by the Department of Economics at the University of Genoa. Entry needs a three-year bachelor's, a final mark of at least 80% of the maximum for non-EU degrees under the 2026/27 regulations, and English at B2. It can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Genoa's MEET master asks for a bachelor's of at least three years or a recognised foreign equivalent, a final mark of at least 80% of the maximum for non-EU degrees, English at B2, and a positive assessment of your preparation, including an interview for non-EU degree holders. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree requirement
You need a three-year bachelor's degree or university diploma, a four-year degree, a single-cycle master's or a foreign qualification recognised as suitable. Final-year students can apply if only their final exam remains, but you cannot enrol with missing credits. [1]
Applicants with a degree from outside the EU must declare a final mark of at least 80% of the maximum mark, which the 2026/27 regulations set as a minimum entry requirement. For the 2026/27 UniGeApply pre-selection, the university listed a minimum CGPA of 75% for MEET. [1][2]
For comparison, Italian graduates in business economics or economics (classes L-18 and L-33) with a mark of 99/110 or higher and English at B2 are exempt from the preparation test, while graduates in other fields sit two tests. [1]
What this means for your transcript
The regulations do not list minimum credits by subject for non-EU degrees. The programme builds on business, economics and quantitative topics, and the preparation test covers business strategy, marketing, competition models, macroeconomics, basic calculus and statistics, and company law. [1] As a guide, based on the rules above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Com, BBA, or B.A. or B.Sc. in Economics with a final mark of at least 80% of the maximum.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech, B.E., BCA or B.Sc. in another field. The regulations do not exclude it, but Italian graduates outside economics and business sit an extra basic-knowledge test, and the committee may identify gaps you must fill with extra credits.
- Often short: a final mark below 80% of the maximum. For 2026/27, UniGeApply rejected MEET applications below a 75% CGPA.
English
All applicants need English at B2 or higher. You can show it with an official certificate such as IELTS or TOEFL from the list recognised by UniGe's language centre, with a certificate from that centre (CLAT), or, without a certificate, through an interview. [1] For the UniGeApply pre-evaluation, UniGe also accepts proof that English was the medium of instruction of your degree. [2] The regulations do not set specific test scores, so we check which proof your file can use.
Interview and preparation assessment
MEET has free access, but you must pass an assessment of your preparation. [1][3] Under the 2026/27 regulations, applicants with a degree from outside the EU sit an interview on their suitability for the course and, without an English certificate, an English interview at B2. They are invited to take UniGe's Italian test and may join its Italian course. After a positive assessment, and after earning any credits needed to fill gaps, they can sit the assessment of adequate preparation. [1]
The preparation tests are held in July, September, November and February and can be retaken without limit. Module 1 is a 45-minute, 30-question multiple-choice test on business, economics, law, maths and statistics. Module 2 is a 45-minute written exam with open questions on business strategy and marketing, competition models, the IS-LM model and balance of payments, basic calculus and statistics, and company law, passed with at least 18/30. [1]
For the 2026/27 UniGeApply pre-selection, UniGe's course table listed no remote interview or test for MEET. [2]
2026/27 deadlines
For 2026/27, the UniGeApply pre-selection for visa applicants closed on 20 March 2026, and applicants still studying had to graduate by 15 August 2026. Visa applications on Universitaly opened on 4 May 2026. For 2027/28, UniGe expects the visa applicants' session to open in November 2026. [2]
Documents and non-EU steps
On UniGeApply you upload a CV, your bachelor's degree certificate (final or provisional) and your transcript of records. Applicants still studying add a letter with their expected graduation date and CGPA to date. Documents not in Italian, English, French, Spanish or Portuguese need a translation. Visa applicants can apply to up to two courses with one application. [2]
After a positive outcome, you apply on Universitaly, UniGe validates the application and forwards it to the embassy, and you complete pre-enrolment once Universitaly gives a favourable outcome. [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 Genoa, Department of Economics. Teaching regulations, Master's degree in Management for Energy and Environmental Transition (MEET), academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Genoa, pre-evaluation procedure for English-taught master's degrees for non-EU students living abroad, UniGeApply FAQ and enrolment page for non-EU students residing abroad, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Genoa, MEET programme page, academic year 2025/26 information. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Management for Energy and Environmental Transition, known as MEET, is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree in class LM-77-R (management), run by the Department of Economics at the University of Genoa. All courses are taught in English. [1][3]
The degree trains managers for the energy and ecological transition, combining strategy and management control, energy law and regulation, sustainable and corporate finance, quantitative methods and marketing. It suits economics and business graduates who want to work where energy markets, policy and business strategy meet. [1][3]
What you will study
From 2026/27 the regulations set a single curriculum, organised in clusters of shorter modules. [1]
- Managerial Pillars of MEET (12 CFU): green sustainability strategy, strategies in the energy sectors and management control.
- Economic, Law and History of MEET: law for the energy and economic transition, economic regulation and the economic history of energy.
- Corporate Finance and Financial Market for MEET: principles of corporate finance, sustainable finance and advanced mathematical finance.
- Quantitative and Technical Methods: energy transition and power system management, statistical forecasting, strategic decision making and advanced data analytics.
- Organization, Marketing and Decision Methods (second year): organisation and change management, green marketing, marketing in energy business, optimisation and scenario analysis, and network optimisation and project management.
Second-year electives listed for 2026/27 include Python Algorithms and Optimisation (6 CFU), ESG Reporting (3 CFU, taught in Italian) and a 6 CFU internship. The degree ends with a 9 CFU thesis written in English with an Italian abstract. [1]
How the programme is taught
The 2026/27 regulations describe a blended format: about 75% of course teaching is delivered at a distance through the university's online platforms, while seminars and internships take place in person. Attendance is recommended but not compulsory. The course page still shows the 2025/26 in-person format, so we confirm the teaching format for your intake before you apply. [1][3]
An internship is optional: a 6 CFU placement at a company, public body or professional affiliated with the university, with a company tutor and an academic tutor, for up to six months. The department supports Erasmus+ and other mobility programmes, and credits earned abroad add up to 2 points to the final degree mark. [1]
Career paths
According to the course page, graduates are prepared for decision-making roles in the energy and ecological transition and in corporate sustainability, and the programme develops projects with energy companies, regulators and service providers. [3]
Fees and scholarships
Your fees follow UniGe's fee rules for the year you enrol, and eligible students can be exempt, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. Liguria's right-to-study agency, ALiSEO, runs a separate regional scholarship with its own income limits. Eligible students can apply, and ALiSEO decides the awards.
How to apply from outside the EU
Applicants with a degree from outside the EU apply only through UniGe's UniGeApply portal, with a CV, a degree certificate (final or provisional) and a transcript. Visa applicants can apply to up to two courses with one application. A bachelor's of at least three years is required, and for 2026/27 applicants still studying had to graduate by 15 August 2026. [1][2]
For 2026/27, the UniGeApply pre-selection for MEET listed a minimum CGPA of 75% with no remote interview, and the visa applicants' session closed on 20 March 2026. The course regulations approved in May 2026 set a stricter rule for non-EU degree holders: a final mark of at least 80% of the maximum and an interview. We check which rule applies to your intake. [1][2]
After a positive outcome, you apply on Universitaly, which supports the study visa request, and complete pre-enrolment with UniGe. For 2027/28, UniGe expects the visa applicants' session to open in November 2026. [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 Genoa's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your UniGeApply pre-evaluation and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your ALiSEO Liguria 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 degree do I need for MEET at Genoa?
A bachelor's of at least three years or a recognised foreign equivalent. Under the 2026/27 regulations, applicants with a non-EU degree need a final mark of at least 80% of the maximum, while the 2026/27 UniGeApply pre-selection listed a 75% minimum CGPA. [1][2]
Is there an entrance test or interview?
Yes. MEET has free access but requires an assessment of your preparation. Under the 2026/27 regulations, non-EU degree holders sit a suitability interview, then the preparation assessment, with written tests held in July, September, November and February. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
Not necessarily. You need English at B2. IELTS, TOEFL and other certificates recognised by UniGe's language centre count, and without one you can sit an English interview. UniGeApply also accepts proof that your degree was taught in English. [1][2]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, the UniGeApply pre-selection for visa applicants closed on 20 March 2026, and the degree had to be completed by 15 August 2026. UniGe expects the 2027/28 session to open in November 2026. [2]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. Final-year students can apply if only their final exam remains. For 2026/27 the degree had to be completed by 15 August 2026, with a letter showing your expected graduation date and CGPA to date. [1][2]
I have a B.Tech or a B.Sc. in Physics. Can I still apply?
Possibly. The regulations do not list subject credits for non-EU degrees, but the programme builds on business, economics and quantitative topics. Italian graduates outside economics and business sit an extra basic-knowledge test, so we check your transcript against the test topics first. [1]
Is MEET taught online or in Genoa?
The 2026/27 regulations describe a blended format, with about 75% of course teaching delivered at a distance and seminars and internships in person. The course page still shows the 2025/26 in-person format, so we confirm the format for your intake. [1][3]
Is there an internship?
Yes, as an option. The 2026/27 regulations list a 6 CFU internship among the second-year electives, at companies, public bodies or professionals affiliated with UniGe, for up to six months. [1]
Can someone handle my whole application to MEET at Genoa?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Genoa's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the ALiSEO Liguria 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 MEET?
A recognised three-year Indian bachelor's in commerce, business or economics is the closest match to the programme's business and economics base, and under the 2026/27 regulations your final mark must be at least 80% of the maximum. You also need English at B2. The steps are the UniGeApply pre-evaluation, the interview 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 MEET are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: UniGeApply pre-evaluation, interview 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 MEET are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: UniGeApply pre-evaluation, interview 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 MEET 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: UniGeApply pre-evaluation, interview 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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