Venice, at the centre of an extremely diverse and fragile ecosystem, is internationally recognised as a paradigm of resistance to climate change. It is therefore the ideal city to host courses that focus on environmental management and protection.
The innovative Master's Degree in Renewable Energy Engineering in Coastal Environment trains engineers to protect coastal environments from environmental threats and to manage the complex process of designing infrastructure and systems to achieve sustainable development goals.
This Master's degree is run in collaboration with the Institute of Marine Sciences (ISMAR) of the National Research Council (CNR), also based in Venice, to enrich the teaching programme with experiments and calculation and simulation tools used by the most advanced research institutes. In the surrounding area, students can explore coastal and marine sites of high environmental value and carry out experimental activities directly related to the topics studied.
Students can also benefit from the well-established student mobility network of the Università Iuav di Venezia. Internships are organised in agreement with public and private bodies. Internships will allow students to apply what they have learned during their studies in the real world.
Graduates will be able to plan and manage interventions in the coastal environment, even on a large scale, and to collaborate with technicians and designers from other disciplines.
Ministerial degree code
LM35 – Environmental engineering
Qualification
Master's Degree in Renewable Energy Engineering in Coastal Environment
Number of university credits
120
Duration
2 years
Coordination
Massimiliano Scarpa
Language
English
Location
Università Iuav di Venezia
Department
Department of Design Cultures
Entry requirements
Distribution of available places
Applications for the academic year 2026/2027 are now open.
Deadline for pre-registration: 24 August 2026 (EU and equivalent applicants).
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University contribution
For the 2026/2027 academic year, the total university contribution is 2806,18 euro. Tuition is the same for all degree programmes and is divided into three instalments. The total amount varies according to students’ economic conditions and academic merit. More information on tuition fee reductions.
Other charges
192,00 euros
regional tax
16,00 euros
stamp tax
Additional expenses
You may need to cover additional costs that are not included in tuition fees, such as accommodation, transport and materials. For more information see the Welcome Guide
Scholarships
Students may access benefits through the Financial Aid Service: scholarships, tuition waivers, fee reductions based on the ISEE indicator, student loans, part-time collaborations, tutoring activities. 50% of Iuav students benefit from a reduction on the maximum tuition contribution. More information on Financial Aid benefits.
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Santa Croce 601 – Venice
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Saturday, 9am to 1pm
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