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43 Best Sustainability Master's Degree Programs in Italy for 2024

Find the most comprehensive list of top Sustainability Master's Degree programs in Italy for 2024. Our selection is tailored to help you excel in your chosen field with the best educational institutions.

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Master in Transdisciplinary Design

IED - Istituto Europeo di Design

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Italy

Sustainability, Design

Master of Arts (MA)

This course fosters innovative thinking by merging design disciplines and addressing complex societal challenges. This course emphasizes collaborative projects, encouraging students to work across various fields, including technology, sustainability, and social innovation. By engaging with real-world issues, students develop practical skills and critical perspectives necessary for creating impactful design solutions. Graduates emerge equipped to drive positive change and contribute to diverse industries in a rapidly evolving landscape.

English

2 Years

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Master in Cosmetic Industrial Science

Università degli Studi di Milano

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Italy

Biochemistry, Sustainability, Dermatology

Master of Science (MSc)

This English taught programme, aims to train a graduate with advanced skills in the research, development, industrial production, quality control and marketing of cosmetic products. It provides students with knowledge of key formulation ingredients, physiology and specific functions of the skin and technologies applied to the manufacturing and packaging of cosmetic products. The internship required to gain the degree helps the students to put what they have learnt into practice.

English

2 Years

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Master in Environmental Change and Global Sustainability (ECGS)

Università degli Studi di Milano

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Italy

Environmental Science, Sustainability

Master of Science (MSc)

Environmental change plays a central role in modern societies, to the point that a sustainable management of the environment currently represents one of the most important open challenges for humanity. In this context, such programme (entirely taught in English) provides advanced expertise in the hard- and life-science components of environmental studies as well as in their economic- and social-science components.

English

2 Years

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Master in Law and Sustainable Development

Università degli Studi di Milano

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Italy

Sustainability, Law

Master of Studies in Law (MSL)

This LL.M., entirely taught in English, aims at educating professionals capable of using their advanced legal knowledge and skills, integrated with an understanding of the underlying socio-economic issues, to further the realization of the SDGs in the activities of public and private organizations, at the international, national, and local level. The LLM currently offers four curricula (Law, Economics, and Development; Human Rights Law and Social Development; Environmental Law and Policy; Rule of Law).

English

2 Years

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Master in Sustainable Natural Resource Management

Università degli Studi di Milano

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Italy

Natural Sciences, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Agriculture

Master of Science (MSc)

This study programme taught in English intends to provide knowledge and abilities combining the technical-engineering and biological dimensions of natural and environmental resources management, with a view to achieving Green Deal and ecological transition goals. Graduates will analyze production and territorial systems, assess environmental impacts, and utilize modern technologies for the envirnoment, employing a multidisciplinary approach that integrates economics, law, and environmental planning.

English

2 Years

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Master in Valorization and Sustainable Development of Mountain Areas

Università degli Studi di Milano

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Italy

Geology, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Management

Master of Arts (MA)

The programme taught in English, aims to form professionals who are capable of promoting the enhancement, development and sustainable management of mountain territories, by applying innovative approaches and a systemic vision. The graduate will be able to promote the creation of products and services of economic and social value using mountain-specific resources, applying sustainability principles, and considering local and global environmental and socio-economic factors and relevant policies.

English

2 Years

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MaM in Sustainable Fashion Management

Sustainability Management School

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Online

Switzerland, Italy

Sustainability, Fashion Design, Business Administration

Master's Degree

Evaluate the opportunities for ethical choices and circular economy principles in fashion and propose innovative solutions in an ever-rejuvenating industry. The Masters in Sustainable Fashion Management provides in-depth knowledge about the core issues and challenges of sustainable fashion, and integrates responsible leadership applied to the fashion sector.

English

1 Year

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Master in Hospitality for Sustainable Tourism Development

Università degli Studi dell'Insubria

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Italy

Sustainability, Hospitality Management

Master's Degree

Hospitality for Sustainable Tourism Development" refers to the practice of offering tourism services in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. It focuses on minimizing the negative impact of tourism on local ecosystems and communities while promoting long-term economic and cultural preservation. This approach ensures that tourism benefits both travelers and host destinations in a sustainable way.

English

2 Years

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MSc in Mediterranean Forestry and Natural Resources Management (MEDfOR)

University of Lisbon - Medfor

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Portugal, Italy, Spain

Environmental Science, Sustainability, Agriculture

Master of Science (MSc)

MEDfOR is a two-year world-class Master Course Program. The MEDfOR emphasis is to prepare the future generation of engineers, managers, researchers, and teachers involved in Mediterranean forestry and natural resources management.

English

2 Years

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RaMES – Master in Raw Materials Exploration and Sustainability

EIT RawMaterials Academy - RaMES

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Italy, Norway, Finland

Geology, Environmental Science, Renewable Energy, Sustainability

Master's Degree

Effective exploration and discovery of new primary Raw Materials are of great importance for securing future supplies in the global economy. Within this context, one of the global challenges is the creation of the next generation of resource specialists within the raw materials world. These specialists must have extensive knowledge of primary raw materials, broad competencies, and skills in identifying and characterizing raw materials in the anthroposphere (e.g., tailings, landfills, or in-use stocks), and sensitivity to pressing managerial and business challenges that the effective exploration of raw materials poses. Understanding the large-scale, socio-economic metabolism underlying the complex raw materials value chain is of vital importance for geologists and all other professionals working with raw materials. Consequently, there is an increasing need to broaden research and educational perspectives to secure future supplies. Following this approach, RaMES is an MSc degree that blends a Resource Geology curriculum with subjects devoted to the exploration and the deployment of raw materials as a sustainable process. Following this approach, RaMES is an MSc degree that blends a Resource Geology curriculum with subjects devoted to the exploration and the deployment of raw materials as a sustainable process.

English

2 Years

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SUMA – Master in Sustainable Materials

EIT RawMaterials Academy - SUMA

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France, Belgium, Austria, Italy

Environmental Science, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Engineering

Master of Science (MSc)

Sustainable Material Solutions with SUMA The SUMA master’s program aims to train tomorrow’s resource engineers to work collaboratively in a global world, gathering together some of the best educational programs in the field of sustainable materials engineering in Europe. The goal is to ensure young scientists obtain a solid background in chemistry and physics, with competencies for designing and tailoring new material systems for specific functions and with a specific view to the sustainability of processes and technologies in the field of material development.

English

2 Years

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Master in Natural Resources Management for Tropical Rural Development

Università degli Studi di Firenze

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Italy

Environmental Science, Sustainability, Agriculture

Master's Degree

Food and water security, climate change, access to agricultural markets, land grabbing, conservation of biological and cultural diversity, valorisation of local traditions are some of the major problems that affect the progress of rural areas in the Global South. The level of intensification and the environmental impact of the different possible solutions to face these problems must be carefully considered case by case

English

2 Years

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M.A. Cultural Heritage: Sustainability & Community

The American University of Rome

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Italy

Sustainability, Cultural Heritage

Master of Arts (MA)

The M.A. Cultural Heritage: Sustainability & Community program at AUR equips the next generation of heritage professionals to meet the challenges of preserving our vast patrimony of art, history, and culture. Graduates from this program gain the skills for careers in practical heritage protection and project development, along with equally important soft skills in intercultural communication.

English

1 Year 3 Months

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Master in Sustainable Design

School of Sustainability

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Italy

Sustainability, Design, Architecture

Master's Degree

The SOS Program is designed to leverage the collective energy and individual experiences of the SOS students and team. In order to meet the needs of a wide range of students and professionals, the educational format has been re-organized according to a modular structure and at the same hand, it is in fact possible to enroll in the full-time master, lasting one year. The program is based upon a curriculum that combines Practice-Based Education with Research - Based Practice and Site - Based Experience.

English

1 Year

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Master in Sustainable Car Design

Maranello Design Academy

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Italy

Sustainability, Engineering, Design

Master's Degree

The course aims at elaborating on the future of sports car design through the analysis of current design trends and through philosophical thinking about the profound changes that the “car product” is undergoing. The availability of new and innovative energy sources, from solar to hydrogen, will not only create new machines but also a radical shift in the transportation paradigm. Aesthetics and the use of sports cars will go through a complete rethinking and a new vision is required. The objective of this course is to create a new design vernacular for future sports cars through a semiotic analysis of the significance of sport and its relation with the human being. At the Ferrari and Lamborghini Museums, it will be possible to examine in depth the significance of sports cars in the very context where they were first created. The Master Course “Sustainable Beauty: A New Version for Future Sportscars” offers a legally recognized degree (60 ECTS Credits) by The European University of Rome https://www.universitaeuropeadiroma.it/ www.maranello.academy

English

11 Months

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Master of Science in MEDITERRANEAN ORGANIC AGRICULTURE

Istituto Agronomico Mediterraneo di Bari

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Italy

Environmental Science, Sustainability, Agriculture

Master of Science (MSc)

The Master programme provides a one academic year curriculum the main objective of which is to direct students towards professional and academic careers thereby promoting the development of organic agriculture, with an emphasis on Mediterranean contexts. The programme proposes a holistic view of the organic sector development presenting theoretical and methodological approaches to sustain the transition to organic agriculture through agroecological principles, and with a perspective of sustainable food systems development. The course provides deep insights into organic farming and the food regulatory framework. Special emphasis is given to the range of on-farm technologies and practices to improve soil health and fertility and manage pests and diseases. Economic and marketing issues are also presented leading students through an understanding of food value chains sustainability.

MaM in Sustainable Hospitality Management

Sustainability Management School

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Online

Switzerland, Italy

Sustainability, Business Administration, Hospitality Management

Master's Degree

Understand how to sustainably manage hospitality facilities, build your responsible leadership skills and influence all stakeholders to make more sustainable choices. The Masters in Sustainable Hospitality Management is an innovative, practical program, adapted to the real world and aimed at delivering a positive impact on your career in this vibrant industry.

English

1 Year

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Master in Social Innovation for Sustainable Development

ITCILO: International Training Centre of the ILO

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Italy

Sustainability, Social Policy, Public Policy

Master's Degree

Master in Social Innovation for Sustainable Development With a global faculty and participants, the master will challenge your current beliefs and notions of social innovation to develop a new understanding of its principles and tools. Global development trends show that the COVID-19 crisis, social exclusion, youth unemployment, migration, climate change, and aging society are escalating. By recognizing how social innovation goes beyond technology and current beliefs, you will explore the implications of different models. The Master duration is 1 year with only 9 weeks of face-to-face learning activities taking place in Turin, Italy. This makes the program accessible and affordable for working practitioners and students coming from outside of Italy.

English

1 Year

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Master in Design of Sustainable Tourism Systems

Università degli Studi di Firenze

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Italy

Sustainability, Design

Master's Degree

The two years Master Program (second level degree) aims to provide a thorough understanding, at the university master level, of the contemporary techniques of organization and management of tourism activities. The Master Program is characterized by an interisciplinary program.

English

2 Years

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Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering - Curriculum in Reach: Resilience to Climate Change Effects

Università degli Studi di Pavia

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Italy

Environmental Science, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Engineering

Master's Degree

The Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering - Curriculum in Reach: Resilience to Climate Change Effects is an English-taught 2-year master's degree program.

English

2 Years

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Master's Degree, Sustainability, Italy

A Master's Degree is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities or colleges upon completion of a specific course of study. It typically requires one to three years of full-time study and allows students to specialize in a particular field or area of interest, enhancing their knowledge and skills for career advancement.

Sustainability is a multidisciplinary field focused on addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges to create a more sustainable future. Students in this field learn about renewable energy, conservation, corporate social responsibility, and sustainable development practices to drive positive change in organizations and communities.

Italy is known for its rich history in education, with prestigious universities such as the University of Bologna, founded in 1088, being the oldest in the world. Italian higher education institutions offer a wide range of degrees in various fields, attracting students from around the globe seeking quality education in a culturally vibrant environment.