Water and Geological Risk Engineering
Italy, Padua
| Study location | Italy, Rovigo |
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| Type | Master's degree, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | (Master of Science in Water and Geological Risk Engineering) |
| Course code | IN2935/000ZZ/2025 |
| Tuition fee | €2,739 per year For further information please visit: www.unipd.it/en/tuition-fees |
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| Application fee | €30 one-time This fee is non-refundable. |
| Deposit | €205 one-time In order to accept your place at the University of Padua, the payment of the admission fee is required. This fee is non-refundable. |
| Entry qualification | Bachelor diploma (or equivalent)
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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| Language requirements | English B2 level (CEFR) or equivalent Please check out this link for the full list of accepted certificates, minimum scores and exemptions |
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Overview
Floods, storms, and landslides affect billions of people globally and, in a changing climate, water-induced hazards will continue to be a critical challenge for our society. This Master’s degree programme aims to train the new global leaders in hydrological, geological, and climate science and technology. Faculty from three Departments, ranking 36th in Water Resources according to the Shanghai Ranking, provide an interdisciplinary background and a strong theoretical preparation.
Programme structure
1st Year: Geological and Geotechnical Engineering, River Hydraulics from the Hillslopes to the Estuary, Hydrology and Climate: Modelling and Change, Fluvial-Coastal Dynamics and Hazard, Remote Sensing for Water Resources, Engineering Geomorphology, River Basin Modelling: Forecasting and Prediction, Elective Course.
2nd Year: Water and Geological Risk Mitigation, Drainage and Irrigation under a Changing Climate, Vulnerability Analysis and Risk Management for Water-related Hazards, Water Scarcity, Agroecosystems and Pollutants, Elective Course.
Career opportunities
Graduates work in public and private companies that are active in the evaluation, management, and reduction of risk associated with events triggered by water-related and geological phenomena: governmental and non-governmental water management organizations, national, regional, and local water authorities, environmental protection agencies, reclamation and irrigation agencies, local and international water resources engineering companies, insurance and re-insurance companies, risk modelling and assessment companies, United Nations, FAO, World Bank, research institutions, academia.
Only for EU and equated applicants (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland or NON-EU residing in Italy).
If you are a NON-EU residing in Italy, apply by indicating Italy as your citizenship and your actual citizenship as Double citizenship.
Italian Universities for Palestinian Students – IUPALS call reserved for Palestinian students. The application fee will be exceptionally waived. For more details, please refer to the relevant Call for applications.
Only for EU and equated applicants (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland or NON-EU residing in Italy).
If you are a NON-EU residing in Italy, apply by indicating Italy as your citizenship and your actual citizenship as Double citizenship.
Italian Universities for Palestinian Students – IUPALS call reserved for Palestinian students. The application fee will be exceptionally waived. For more details, please refer to the relevant Call for applications.