
About this program
Forest Science
The Master’s degree proposes a holistic, innovative and international vision on the management and conservation of forests and natural resources. The program provides a wide understanding of the functioning of forest ecosystems, skills for sustainable and responsible management of forests and rural landscape, capacity to interpret complex socio-ecological systems and to identify innovative solutions for environmental management in line with the major local and global environmental issues.
Admission requirements
Bachelor diploma (or equivalent)
- A minimum three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) is required, with proven basic skills in ecological, silvicultural, economic and technical areas for natural resources management, production processes and land conservation.
- The Academic Committee takes into consideration the final graduation mark of the first study cycle, where applicable, or alternatively the average grades as detailed in the Transcript of Records, considering that the minimum requirement for Italian entry qualifications is 90/110. Should it be not possible to directly compare the final graduation mark with the Italian grade scale, the Academic Committee shall consider the overall results in the candidate’s study curriculum.
Language requirements
English: B2 level (CEFR) or equivalent
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Path 1
Forest and Land Management: technical profile for management, conservation and valorisation of forests
Path 2
Forest and Nature for the Future: technical-economic profile in governance of forests and natural ecosystems
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition
Total Fees: €2,623 per year
Qualification
Awards: Master of Science in Forest Science
Credit: 120 ECTS
Career paths
Graduates work in public and private institutions as forest planners and managers in the field of sustainable management of forests, natural and semi-natural habitats, land management and protection, landscape management, use and valorisation of forest resources and ecosystems services, nationally or internationally
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The University of Padua
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- Padua offers a broad and comprehensive portfolio of programmes (over 180, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level; 29 programmes are held completely in English).
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