Master in Environmental Engineering
Padua, Italy
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
02 Feb 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Oct 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,739 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The Master’s degree, thanks to a multidisciplinary approach that considers the different physical, biological, and chemical aspects of natural and anthropogenic systems, allows students to acquire full command of methodological and operational aspects of engineering for the prevention and remediation of natural or man-made hazards. It provides both theoretical and practical expertise for the design, planning, remediation, and monitoring of the biosphere following the impacts caused by urban and industrial activities.
Admissions
Curriculum
The Environmental Engineering course, structured with 120 (ECTS) credits, guides students through a comprehensive exploration of sustainable solutions, pollution control, and resource management. This program equips students with the interdisciplinary knowledge and practical skills necessary to address complex environmental challenges, promoting the development of innovative and environmentally conscious engineering solutions.
The student can choose among three different study paths:
- Curriculum Environment and Sustainability
- Curriculum Soil Protection and Water Management
- Curriculum Land Planning and Management
Program Outcome
Credits: 120 ECTS
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering
Scholarships and Funding
Merit-based scholarships
Padua International Excellence Scholarship
The University of Padua offers 53 scholarships to highly talented prospective students wishing to pursue a Bachelor's or Master's degree completely held in English in Padua.
Fee-waivers
The University of Padua additionally offers 100 full tuition fee waivers to students enrolling in one of its degree programs held completely in English.
Departmental scholarships
Some Departments offer additional scholarships to more than 30 international students
Galilean School of Higher Education Scholarships
The Scuola Galileiana di Studi Superiori (Galilean School of Higher Education) is the University of Padua’s school of excellence. It combines traditional university education with a series of special in-house courses comprising seminars and lectures by renowned international visiting professors. Up to four highly talented international students are selected each year.
Scholarships awarded by other national or international organizations
Scholarships awarded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation MAECI
Every year, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation awards scholarships for studying in Italy to both international students and Italian students who are permanent residents in countries other than Italy (IRE).
These scholarships aim to foster international cultural cooperation, spread the knowledge of the Italian language, culture, and science, as well as promote the Italian economic and technological system throughout the world.
Grants are offered to pursue study, training, and/or research programs at Italian Higher Education Institutes, both public and legally recognized.
Loans for merit
The University of Padua has signed an agreement with the bank Banca Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A, the savings bank Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Padova e Rovigo, and the Association ‘Friends of the University of Padua’. The agreement is aimed at providing EU students with a flexible borrowing option at advantageous interest rates, to be granted with no need for collateral, to bear expenses for education.
The loan will be granted following checks on the eligibility criteria of the student asking for the financing and prior approval of the lender.
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates can find employment in public administrations, private companies, and private research centers working in the field of environmental protection and land management.
They may also work in engineering firms or as freelance consultants dealing with various environmental issues such as waste control and reuse, water and land management, environmental impact assessment, monitoring, modeling, and risk management.