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Environmental Sciences – Global Change and Sustainability

Master at Ca' Foscari University of Venice

Venice / Mestre 2 years (120 ECTS) Public university English-taught

Key facts

LevelMaster
Duration2 years (120 ECTS)
IntakeAutumn / 1st semester (usually September–October; exact date on official academic calendar)
LocationVenice / Mestre
FieldAgriculture, Food & Environment
LanguageEnglish
Important note for the 2027/28 intake

Status checked 06-Oct-2026: 2027/28 details are not yet fully published for this programme. Any 2026/27 REFERENCE/OFFICIAL REFERENCE is previous-cycle information for planning only—not a 2027/28 deadline or guaranteed fee. Start monitoring the official course/admission page before the previous opening period and replace the historical value once the 2027/28 call is released.

Programme overview

Environmental Sciences – Global Change and Sustainability is a 2 years (120 ECTS) English-taught programme at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, based in Venice / Mestre. It is a Master's / second-cycle degree focused on advanced engineering foundations, design, modelling and problem-solving applied to the programme specialism. The programme is most relevant to students who want structured academic training in the exact specialism named in the course title, with progression toward engineering, technology, R&D, industrial design/operations or doctoral study.

What an Indian applicant should understand before applying

  • Degree level: Master's / second-cycle degree.
  • Teaching: English according to the official programme source used for this database; if the row names an English track/curriculum, only that pathway should be treated as English-taught.
  • Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS).
  • Location: Venice / Mestre.
  • Eligibility: read the detailed Admission Criteria column in this row; the university makes the final decision on equivalence of Indian qualifications.
  • Application: follow the HOW TO APPLY column from university application through Universitaly/visa steps.
  • Intake caution: deadlines, tuition and scholarship amounts are academic-year specific. A 2026/27 figure is labelled as a reference and must not be presented as a 2027/28 figure unless the university has published it.
Verify on the official page

https://www.unive.it/pag/15612/

Frequently asked questions

How long is Environmental Sciences – Global Change and Sustainability at Ca' Foscari University of Venice?

The programme lasts 2 years (120 ECTS).

When does Environmental Sciences – Global Change and Sustainability start?

Autumn / 1st semester (usually September–October; exact date on official academic calendar). Check the Admissions tab for application deadlines.

Is Environmental Sciences – Global Change and Sustainability taught in English?

Yes. Environmental Sciences – Global Change and Sustainability is listed as an English-taught Master at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. If the university offers several tracks, confirm the English track on the official programme page.

What are the admission requirements?

Recognised Bachelor/first-cycle degree (normally 180 ECTS/equivalent) in a relevant subject. The university verifies curricular fit and academic preparation; English proficiency is typically B2 or the course-specific threshold. Some programmes also require CV, motivation letter, portfolio, interview or test.

What are the tuition fees for Environmental Sciences – Global Change and Sustainability?

2027/28 tuition not yet confirmed. 2026/27 REFERENCE from Ca' Foscari's international guide: regular Master's tuition was about €2,636/year, with different reduced fee categories for eligible non-EU students depending on country/status and programme.

Can KALINGAEURO help me apply?

Yes. Our counsellors check your eligibility for Environmental Sciences – Global Change and Sustainability, help you prepare documents and guide you through the university application, Universitaly pre-enrolment and the student visa, free of charge.

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Admission criteria

Recognised Bachelor/first-cycle degree (normally 180 ECTS/equivalent) in a relevant subject. The university verifies curricular fit and academic preparation; English proficiency is typically B2 or the course-specific threshold. Some programmes also require CV, motivation letter, portfolio, interview or test.

For Indian applicants

hold a recognised Bachelor's/first-cycle degree giving access to postgraduate study. The exact subject/credit match is programme-specific; a 3-year Indian Bachelor's is assessed by the university and should not be assumed automatically equivalent to every Italian LM requirement. Prepare degree/provisional certificate, complete transcript, grading scale if requested, CV, motivation letter, English proof, and course descriptions/syllabi where curricular credits must be checked. Portfolio, references, GMAT/GRE, admission test or interview apply only where the official programme requires them.

Application deadlines

2027/28 call not yet published. 2026/27 REFERENCE: Ca' Foscari international applications opened 17 Dec 2025 and were organised in admission rounds based on citizenship/visa status. Use the exact programme call where a separate selection exists. Begin checking before December 2026 because the 2027/28 opening date and rounds can change.

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How to apply

  1. Read the official course/admission page: https://www.unive.it/pag/15612/
  2. Register on the university’s official application/admission portal and upload the required academic, identity and language documents.
  3. Complete any test/interview/portfolio and pay only the fee stated in the official call.
  4. After admission, non-EU applicants requiring a visa complete university-approved pre-enrolment on Universitaly and follow the Italian mission’s visa procedure: https://www.universitaly.it/it/studenti-stranieri

Self-service application sequence for an Indian student

  1. Confirm that this exact programme/English curriculum is active for your target academic year on the official source above.
  2. Check your applicant category (non-EU citizen residing abroad) and the programme-specific academic/English/test requirements.
  3. Prepare the academic file: passport; final or provisional qualification; marksheets/transcript; grading scale where requested; English certificate/MOI only if accepted; CV/motivation/references/portfolio/syllabi only where required.
  4. Create the university's official applicant account and submit the programme application before the non-EU/visa-applicant deadline. Pay an application/test fee only when the official call states one.
  5. Complete any entrance test, interview, portfolio review or curricular-assessment step required by this programme.
  6. After a positive result, accept the offer and complete any enrolment deposit/first instalment within the university deadline.
  7. If a study visa is required, complete the university-approved pre-enrolment on Universitaly: https://www.universitaly.it/it/studenti-stranieri . Universitaly validation is not itself a visa.
  8. Follow the competent Italian Embassy/Consulate/VFS instructions for the study visa using the documents required for that visa cycle (admission/pre-enrolment, finance, accommodation, insurance and qualification documents as applicable).
  9. After arrival, complete final university enrolment and the residence-permit procedure within the legally required timeframe.
Verify on the official page

https://www.unive.it/pag/15612/

Application fees

2027/28 fee not yet published. 2026/27 REFERENCE: general international application/pre-evaluation fee €30 (non-refundable, up to two programmes). Some programmes had a separate selection fee; therefore the programme call must be checked before payment.

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Tuition fees

2027/28 tuition not yet confirmed. 2026/27 REFERENCE from Ca' Foscari's international guide: regular Master's tuition was about €2,636/year, with different reduced fee categories for eligible non-EU students depending on country/status and programme.

Scholarships

Ca’ Foscari merit scholarships, fee waivers, ESU Venezia regional scholarships/accommodation and other official calls may be available.

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Cost of living in Venice

Official Venice/Mestre reference: Venice historic-centre single room about €550/month excluding utilities and shared room about €400; mainland single about €400 and shared about €300; food about €50–€80/week. Actual housing availability and utilities vary.

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