Università degli Studi di Sassari - Department of Chemical, Physical, Mathematical and Natural Sciences

The Department takes advantage of the integration of various experimental, theoretical, and computational scientific disciplines: botany, chemistry, ecology, physics, geology, and mathematics. The research conducted finds application in several fields in line with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda. The Master's Degree Course in Environmental Conservation, Restoration and Sustainability(ECRS) is divided into two study areas: the Marine curriculum, taught in English, and the Terrestrial curriculum, taught in Italian. Both curricula address issues related to the conservation of natural systems on different spatial and temporal scales. ECRS aims to train experts in conservation, restoration, and environmental sustainability with multidisciplinary skills, able to coordinate research activities, who are involved in the protection of natural systems and the recovery of degraded ones, designing conservation measures that respect the principles of sustainability.

The course is located in Sardinia Island, a region particularly rich in terms of marine and terrestrial biodiversity, protected habitat occurrence, habitat conservation status, and availability of natural resources. Studying environmental conservation in such a geographical context is probably a privilege, also for the number of parks affiliated with the ECRS master's. However, it is also a context where human activities have led to the exploitation of resources (biotic and abiotic) and environmental degradation that must be mitigated, compensated for, and recovered through restoration actions. In fact, the local area is also involved in major energy sustainability projects (both at sea and on land) that require environmental impact assessments. The local area is also heavily affected by the effects of climate change, such as heat waves and desertification.

UNISS-funded Scholarships

The University of Sassari acknowledges the value of diversity in both cultural and academic contexts. For this reason, in line with its 'Internationalisation at home' strategy, also developed within the framework of EU initiatives such as the so-called European Universities Alliances, the University devotes particular attention and resources to encouraging the enrolment of international students, offering them unique opportunities for study and academic growth.

UNISS publishes annual calls for applications for financial aid and facilities.

The scholarships are intended to financially support international students wishing to enrol in first (EQF-6), second (EQF-7), and third (EQF-8) level programmes provided by the University Departments.

These tangible actions testify to the university's ongoing commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, while promoting academic excellence at a global level. 

The University of Sassari, therefore, invites international students to explore the opportunities offered through the annual calls for applications and to actively participate in this stimulating educational experience.