STeDe - International Joint Master in Sustainable Territorial Development
University of Padova Rank ##4 in Italy (QS 2024)Program Overview
The STeDe - International Joint Master in Sustainable Territorial Development at University of Padova is a MSc programme in Humanities taught in English, French 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 humanities. 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 STeDe - International Joint Master in Sustainable Territorial Development 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, French
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Padua, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the STeDe - International Joint Master in Sustainable Territorial Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Communication, culture and the knowledge of Italian socio-cultural environment
- Group interaction and dynamics
- Project planning and evaluation
- How to measure the impact of local development programmes
- Territorial development and tools
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission criteria:
Candidates with education in human and social sciences (economics, geography, sociology, development, management, law, etc.) or hard sciences (agriculture, environmental sciences, engineering, architecture, forestry, etc.) will be accepted to the Master. Candidates are requested to have a first cycle degree of 180 ECTS (Licenciatura, Bachelor degree, Laurea, Licence) or an equivalent degree (dipl\xc3\xb4me d\'\xc3\xa9cole d\'ing\xc3\xa9nieurs, \xc3\xa9cole de commerce etc.).
A basic knowledge of economics will be appreciated.
For more information, please visit programme website.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
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- Application Deadline 2031-01-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English, French
- Duration 24 months