Program Overview
The SUTROFOR - Sustainable Tropical Forestry at University of Padova is a MSc programme in Agriculture & Environmental Studies over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of agriculture & environmental studies. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the SUTROFOR - Sustainable Tropical Forestry programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Italy and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Padua, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the SUTROFOR - Sustainable Tropical Forestry programme are prepared for diverse careers in agriculture & environmental studies:
- Environmental Scientist
- Sustainability Manager
- Agricultural Analyst
- Conservation Officer
- Food Safety Specialist
- Climate Policy Advisor
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- To provide students with a basic understanding of the principles and processes that underpin sustainable tropical forestry development, including the social and environmental contexts.
- To develop students theoretical and practical skills within numeracy, communication, information and communication technology (ICT), teamwork, self management, and professional development in a tropical forestry-specific context.
- To inculcate the values of scholarship: inquiry, reflection, integrity, open-mindedness, evidence-based thinking, and collegiality.
- To enable students to make an informed choice of area of specialisation in their second SUTROFOR year.
- Forests and livelihoods in developing countries (University of Copenhagen)
- Agroforestry systems (Bangor University)
- Tropical forest management (Technische Universität Dresden)
- Environmental management and policies for tropical forests (AgroParisTech)
- Social and environmental responsibility in tropical forestry (University of Padova)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A good first university degree
- High proficiency in English. We accept either IELTS (6.5) or TOEFL tests (min. 560 in paper-based test or IBT 83). If you are a native speaker of English or have completed your BSc degree in English, no formal test is required. The language test must be sent directly from the testing centre.
- Strong personal statement of motivation
- Good recommendations from two references, of which at least one is academic
- CV
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Padova directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Padova
University of Padova
Padova, Italy
University of Padova (Università degli Studi di Padova) is one of the oldest and most prestigious public research universities in the world, founded in 1222 in Padua, Veneto, Italy, with a long...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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