[MSc] Conservation Science and Technology for Cultural Heritage

Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Italy, Venice

Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics Italy, Mestre

Study location	Italy, Mestre
Type	Master's degree, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc
Course code	CM60/GGG/2018

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. NB: 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 Admission to this master’s degree programme is also subject to the satisfaction of specific minimum curricular requirements. MINIMUM CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS 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. In order to be eligible for admission, you must have obtained at least 48 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System credits) or the equivalent in the following fields: At least 24 ECTS in: Biology; Chemistry; Electronics; Geography; Informatics; Mathematics; and/or Physics At least additional 24 ECTS in Anthropology; Archaeology; Biology; Chemistry; Civil Engineering and Architecture; Cultural Heritage or disciplines related to the visual arts and music; Electronics; Geography; History; Informatics; Law; Mathematics; Physics; and/or Statistics 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.
NB: not all international undergraduate degrees are a valid entry qualification for enrolling in a master’s degree programme in Italy.

Admission to this master’s degree programme is also subject to the satisfaction of specific minimum curricular requirements.

MINIMUM CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS
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.

In order to be eligible for admission, you must have obtained at least 48 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System credits) or the equivalent in the following fields:

At least 24 ECTS in: Biology; Chemistry; Electronics; Geography; Informatics; Mathematics; and/or Physics
At least additional 24 ECTS in Anthropology; Archaeology; Biology; Chemistry; Civil Engineering and Architecture; Cultural Heritage or disciplines related to the visual arts and music; Electronics; Geography; History; Informatics; Law; Mathematics; Physics; and/or Statistics

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 A minimum B2-level knowledge of English is mandatory for enrolment. Please make sure you upload one of the certifications we recognise as proof of your English language level. LANGUAGE CERTIFICATIONS WE RECOGNIZE You can apply to this programme even if you have yet to obtain a language certification, but you will need to provide one in order to complete your enrolment. Please note: Ca’ Foscari University does not conduct any test to assess your knowledge of English as part of the application procedure. EXEMPTION CATEGORIES

Language requirements

English

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

LANGUAGE CERTIFICATIONS WE RECOGNIZE

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

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

EXEMPTION CATEGORIES

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 Conservation Science and Technology for Cultural Heritage. 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 Conservation Science and Technology for Cultural Heritage. Well-received letters are always prepared specifically with this programme in mind.

More information	unive.it/degree/cm60

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

This programme trains you as an expert in cultural heritage conservation by applying an interdisciplinary approach that incorporates the study of chemistry, physics, biology, computer science and geology.

The programme’s study plan prepares you to make use of a wide range of modern restoration and conservation technologies as well as design new ones while also equipping you with the knowledge and experience you need to plan and execute prevention and maintenance projects and to study artefacts in a conservational context.

Since the study programme emphasises hands-on experience, you will get to practice what you are learning in a city that is exceptionally rich with artistic and cultural heritage.

EXPLORE THIS PROGRAMME’S STUDY PLAN

This programme includes the following components:

course work
curricular internship, which can be carried out in Italy or abroad
final thesis

You can also apply to carry out one or two semesters at a partner university through Ca’ Foscari’s exchange programmes.

EXPLORE OUR EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES

As a graduate, you will be a trained conservation scientist, a technical and scientific expert in the conservation of cultural heritage, so you’ll be ready to launch a career with both public and private organisations as well as businesses and laboratories specializing in restoration and conservation.

Possible career opportunities include: