Master of Applied Sciences to Cultural Heritage Materials and Sites
Padua, Italy
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,642 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Call one - EU and non-EU students
Key Summary
Programme structure
Integrated Analysis of Cultural Heritage Materials, Geomorphology of Archaeological Landscapes and Sites, Suite of courses on Materials properties and conservation (stone materials, binders, biomaterials, ceramics, pigments, metals, glass), Geoarchaeology and micromorphology, Dating techniques, Geophysics for Cultural Heritage and Civil Engineering, Macromolecules and genetics, Communication and digital experience in cultural heritage, Historical buildings and sites, Remote Sensing for Geomorphology and Archaeology, Databases and Data Processing, Authentication, History and Theory of Restoration, Management and Valorization of Cultural Heritage.
The programme structure and the focus on materials are very different from existing programmes in Italy and in most EU countries.
Selected students may also have the possibility to achieve a double degree with the University of Haifa (Maritime archaeological heritage) and with the University of Bordeaux Montaigne (Archaeological Sciences).
The programme is a study track – held completely in English – of the Master’s degree programme in Scienze archeologiche
Completing a Master's degree in Applied Sciences to Cultural Heritage, Materials, and Sites entails the successful fulfillment of a comprehensive academic program, comprising a total of 120 ECTS credits.
Integrated analysis of cultural heritage materials, Geomorphology of archaeological landscapes and sites, Suite of courses on Materials properties and conservation (stone materials, binders, biomaterials, ceramics, pigments, metals, glass), Geoarchaeology and micromorphology, Dating techniques, Geophysics for cultural heritage and civil engineering, Macromolecules and genetics, Communication and digital experience in cultural heritage, Historical buildings and sites, Remote sensing for geomorphology and archaeology, Databases and data processing, Authentication, History and theory of restoration, Management and valorization of cultural heritage
The program structure and the focus on materials are very different from existing programs in Italy and most EU countries.
Selected students may also have the possibility to achieve a double degree with the University of Haifa (Maritime Archaeological Heritage) and with the University of Bordeaux Montaigne (Archaeological Sciences).
The program is a study track – held completely in English – of the Master’s degree program in Scienze Archeologiche.
Graduates work as archaeologists, archaeological scientists, consultants, and planners for diagnostic programs of sites and CH objects, managers of archaeological sites, consultants and planners for Museums, consultants and planners for conservation programs. In Italy, they can specialize further and enroll in the list of professional archaeologists. Their competencies and knowledge will be unique for the interpretation and valorization of archaeological and CH materials.
Credits: 120 ECTS
Merit-based scholarships
Padua International Excellence Scholarship
The University of Padua offers many 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 students applying to Bachelor's and Master's degrees entirely taught in English.
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.