Chimica e tecnologie sostenibili

Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Italy, Venice

Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems Italy, Mestre

Study location	Italy, Mestre
Type	Master's degree, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	Italian
Awards	MSc
Course code	CM7/CM7C/2017

Tuition fee	€2,300 per year More information
Application fee	€30 one-time This non-refundable fee allows you to apply for admission to a maximum of two programmes of study. How to pay the fee

Tuition fee

€2,300 per year

More information

Application fee

€30 one-time

This non-refundable fee allows you to apply for admission to a maximum of two programmes of study.

How to pay the fee

Entry qualification	Minimum 3-year bachelor's degree (or higher) A minimum three-year undergraduate degree is required. Please note: not all international undergraduate degrees are a valid entry qualification for enrolling in a master’s degree programme in Italy. READ MORE ABOUT THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION In order for you to be an eligible candidate, the academic content of your previous university studies must be coherent with and relevant to the coursework of this master’s degree programme. Generally, candidates who possess (or will possess) a university qualification in the field of Chemical Science and Technology satisfy the academic prerequisites for admission. You must have obtained at least 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System credits) or the equivalent in the following specific fields: At least 48 ECTS in Chemistry; Biochemistry; Molecular Biology; Science and Technology of Materials; and/or Chemical Plants At least 12 ECTS in: Physics; and/or Mathematics In order to determine if you satisfy these curricular requirements, the programme’s Teaching Committee will evaluate your undergraduate transcript of records and examine your CV. READ MORE ABOUT THE MINIMUM CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS (to be updated soon for 2025/2026) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian. If your documents are not in English or Italian, please upload the original documentation or a verified copy of it AS WELL AS a professional translation in English or Italian. You can obtain professional translations either in your country or in Italy, and they can be issued by professional translators, a local court of law or court interpreters.

Entry qualification

Minimum 3-year bachelor's degree (or higher)

A minimum three-year undergraduate degree is required.
Please note: not all international undergraduate degrees are a valid entry qualification for enrolling in a master’s degree programme in Italy.

In order for you to be an eligible candidate, the academic content of your previous university studies must be coherent with and relevant to the coursework of this master’s degree programme. Generally, candidates who possess (or will possess) a university qualification in the field of Chemical Science and Technology satisfy the academic prerequisites for admission.

You must have obtained at least 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System credits) or the equivalent in the following specific fields:

At least 48 ECTS in Chemistry; Biochemistry; Molecular Biology; Science and Technology of Materials; and/or Chemical Plants
At least 12 ECTS in: Physics; and/or Mathematics

In order to determine if you satisfy these curricular requirements, the programme’s Teaching Committee will evaluate your undergraduate transcript of records and examine your CV.

READ MORE ABOUT THE MINIMUM CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS (to be updated soon for 2025/2026)

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian.

If your documents are not in English or Italian, please upload the original documentation or a verified copy of it AS WELL AS a professional translation in English or Italian. You can obtain professional translations either in your country or in Italy, and they can be issued by professional translators, a local court of law or court interpreters.

Language requirements	English Italian ITALIAN A minimum B2-level knowledge of Italian is required for enrolment. Please make sure you upload one of the certifications we recognise as proof of your language level. CERTIFICATIONS WE RECOGNISE You can apply to this programme even if you have yet to obtain a language certification, but in order to complete your enrolment you will need to provide one or take a preliminary Italian language test organised either on Skype or on campus before the academic year begins. You are exempted from needing to provide evidence of your proficiency in Italian if: Italian is your mother tongue; or you are an EU citizen (regardless of citizenship and residence). Chinese Marco Polo students can provide a language certification indicating either a B1- or a B2-level knowledge of Italian. Chinese Marco Polo students enrolling with a certified B1-level knowledge of Italian must achieve a certified B2-level knowledge of the language by the end of the first year of their studies. ENGLISH A minimum B1-level knowledge of English is also required for enrolment. All students must have a minimum B2-level knowledge of English in order to graduate. Please make sure you upload one of the certifications we recognise as proof of your English language level. CERTIFICATIONS WE RECOGNISE You can apply to this programme even if you have yet to obtain a language certification, but you will need to present one in order to complete your enrolment. EXEMPTION CATEGORIES Please note: Ca’ Foscari University does not conduct any test to assess your knowledge of English as part of the application procedure.

Language requirements

English

Italian

ITALIAN
A minimum B2-level knowledge of Italian is required for enrolment.
Please make sure you upload one of the certifications we recognise as proof of your language level.

CERTIFICATIONS WE RECOGNISE

You can apply to this programme even if you have yet to obtain a language certification, but in order to complete your enrolment you will need to provide one or take a preliminary Italian language test organised either on Skype or on campus before the academic year begins.

You are exempted from needing to provide evidence of your proficiency in Italian if:

Italian is your mother tongue; or
you are an EU citizen (regardless of citizenship and residence).

Chinese Marco Polo students can provide a language certification indicating either a B1- or a B2-level knowledge of Italian. Chinese Marco Polo students enrolling with a certified B1-level knowledge of Italian must achieve a certified B2-level knowledge of the language by the end of the first year of their studies.

ENGLISH
A minimum B1-level knowledge of English is also required for enrolment.
All students must have a minimum B2-level knowledge of English in order to graduate.
Please make sure you upload one of the certifications we recognise as proof of your English language level.

CERTIFICATIONS WE RECOGNISE

You can apply to this programme even if you have yet to obtain a language certification, but you will need to present one in order to complete your enrolment.

EXEMPTION CATEGORIES

Please note: Ca’ Foscari University does not conduct any test to assess your knowledge of English as part of the application procedure.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. Please prepare a dedicated letter of motivation to be considered by the Teaching Committee of the master’s degree in Chimica e tecnologie sostenibili. Well-received letters are always prepared specifically with this programme in mind.

Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

Please prepare a dedicated letter of motivation to be considered by the Teaching Committee of the master’s degree in Chimica e tecnologie sostenibili. Well-received letters are always prepared specifically with this programme in mind.

More information	unive.it/degree/cmr7

This programme trains you to be a professional chemist capable of developing original ideas and designing new processes in both research and applied/industrial contexts. It employs a unique approach to the study of sustainable and green chemistry by providing you with an in-depth knowledge of the interaction between chemical production and the environment.

The course of study is also markedly interdisciplinary and offers many hands-on formative opportunities, thereby preparing you to apply for both technical and academic positions in research and development, quality assurance and production control.

The degree offers two Italian-taught curricula, or study paths, from which to choose:

Chimica (Chemistry)
Chimica industriale (Industrial Chemistry)

EXPLORE THIS PROGRAMME’S STUDY PLANS

This programme includes the following components:

course work
curricular internship (can be carried out either in Italy or abroad)
final thesis

You can request to spend one or two semesters at a partner university through Ca’ Foscari’s exchange programmes.

EXPLORE OUR EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES

Graduates are prepared to work as employees or freelance professionals in any of the departments of a modern company or at a research institute, as well as perform managerial tasks in the chemical industry (both basic and “fine”) and manufacturing.

Possible career opportunities include: