Overview

The Sustainable Agriculture degree from University of Padua explores sustainability of production in all its implications, including both innovative technologies and socio-economic aspects.

Career opportunities

Graduate work in management and consulting activities in agro-livestock systems; international marketing of agricultural products, livestock and industries; development of innovative technologies within companies operating in the agriculture and livestock area; control and monitoring of productive, environmental and economic performances of agricultural farms; research and development of innovative technologies within private and public research institutions.

Programme Structure

1st Year: Agrifood Economics and Policy; Sustainable Agriculture; Agricultural Management of Biogeochemical Cycles; Integrated Management of Arthropod Pests; Plant Breeding; Precision Farming; Soil Microbiology; Advanced Statistics; Sustainable Vegetable Production; Weed Science.2nd Year: Sustainable Management of Plant Diseases; Crop Physiology; Sustainable Livestock Systems; Sustainable Use of Pesticides; Sustainable Vineyard and Orchard Management; Water Resources Management; Sustainable Agriculture: Perspectives from Abroad; Urban Horticulture, and many other courses in different study plans.

Find out more on the Sustainable Agriculture website!

Study tracks:

Crop and Soil
Plant Health
Sustainable Agriculture

It is also possible to apply to the double degree delivered in collaboration with the University of Georgia (USA). For further information, please check the University website

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-02 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

65

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OTE

126

IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Legnaro, Italy

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Natural Resource Management Agriculture View 8 other Masters in Natural Resource Management in Italy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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65

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OTE

126

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) is required, with proven skills in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences; in investigating research techniques as well as the ability to apply research findings to real problems
Additional entry requirements – Entry title and GPA
English language - B2 level (CEFR) or equivalent

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

2739 EUR / year

≈ 2739 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

2739 EUR / year

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Living costs

Legnaro

Italy

600 - 900 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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