Overview

With innovative teaching methods which combine classroom teachings and field activities, students of the Earth and Climate Dynamics degree from University of Padua will acquire a technical-scientific background of the most widely used and innovative techniques in remote sensing, satellite data processing, GIS, use of drones, coding and basic modelling. Students areprovided with specific and professionalising skillsthat are becoming increasingly important to tackletoday’s climate challenges.

Career Opportunities

Students can pursue their studies within a Master's degree in Earth Dynamics, Geophysics for Natural Risks and Resources or related fields. Graduates can also work in public and private laboratories for geological and environmental analyses, in public and private research agencies and bodies for environmental management and protection at national and international level, and in protected areas, natural parks and marine reserves in relation to communication and mitigation of the effects of climate change.

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Programme Structure

1st YearMathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geology and Paleontology, Mineralogy and Petrology, Dynamics of Hydrosphere, Atmosphere and Earth’s Surface2nd YearStructural Geology and Earth’s Geodynamics, Paleoclimatology, Climatology and Climate Models, Methods for Earth Observations and Data Management, Field Monitoring and Thematic Mapping, Georesources and Sustainability, Soil System Science, Geochemistry of Earth System.3rd YearGlobal Impacts of Mass Movements, Fluvial Systems and Extreme Events, Ecosystems under Climate Changes, Geohazards and Risk Analysis, Evolution of Coastal Systems

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Call one: 2 November - 2 February
Call two: 2 March - 2 May
Call three: (only for EU citizens and non EU citizens residing in Italy): 2 June – 2 August

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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OTE

126

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Padua, Italy

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Climate Studies & Meteorology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Schedule TOEFL®

OTE

126

Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for admission to a Bachelor’s degree or a single-cycle degree, you need a minimum 12-year school record.

English TOLC-I to be sat between 1 January 2022 and 2 May 2023.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian.

You can often get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

You must take the original entry qualification documents with you when you finally go to the university.

If you are admitted to the degree course, you will have to submit other documents including original and translated/legalised copies of your previous qualifications, etc. No legalised documents are required at application stage.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

2739 EUR / year

≈ 2739 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

2739 EUR / year

≈ 2739 EUR / year

Additional Details

The total amount of tuition fees due per each academic year can be significantly waived based on your “Equivalent Economic Status Index – ISEE”.

Living costs

Padova

Italy

750 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Padova

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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