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University of Padua · Italy

Earth and Climate Dynamics

Earth system science across solid Earth, oceans, climate, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere, mixing classroom teaching with field work.

U.S. Geological Survey from Reston, VA, USA · Public domain

Where
PaduaItaly
Degree
Bachelor's degreeLaurea
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027
Apply by
7 April 2027EU call opens 15 March 2027
Admission
SelectiveEntrance exam
EU/EEA fee
Up to €2,950 a year, by income
More facts
Degree
Bachelor's degreeLaurea
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027

Deadlines

  1. 7 April 2027

    Applications close
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource
  2. 6 July 2027*

    IB results released
    Details

    Selective rounds decide on predicted grades well before this; open-access degrees may still be taking applications.

    Source
  3. 31 July 2027

    Diploma must be completed (you can apply before you have it)
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource

* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.

Every date in Italy

What it is

The degree gives advanced training in Earth science with modern techniques: remote sensing, satellite data processing, geographic information systems, drone technology and basic modelling, applied to climate change. Classroom teaching is combined with practical activities, and typical courses in an Earth science degree include geology, geophysics, mineralogy, oceanography and atmospheric science, with fieldwork. The aim is to build professional skills for working on the complex phenomena of climate change. Graduates usually go into environmental and geoscience consulting, monitoring and public bodies, or on to a master's degree.

What you need

  • CEnT-S test; English B2. EU call 15 March–7 April 2027.
Requirements in full

Every IB applicant at UniPD

A school diploma after 12 years, finished by 31 July 2027. Most English bachelor's rank you on the CEnT-S test; the two psychology degrees use their own online test in English.

Where it says so

Its entry requirements

Check it on unipd.it

How places are decided

    • Entrance exam
    Capped places filled from a ranking; see the programme's call when it opens.
Sources (3)
  1. Earth and Climate Dynamics at UniPD — checked 2026-09-26
  2. Entry requirements
  3. IB applicants at UniPD

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