University of Turin

What you'll study

This programme combines foundational natural science with applied techniques for detecting and addressing environmental contamination. Core study areas include environmental chemistry, hydrogeology, soil science, ecology, and environmental microbiology. You will learn quantitative methods such as environmental statistics, sampling design and laboratory analysis, together with practical skills in geospatial technologies (GIS and remote sensing) and instrumental methods for pollutant detection.

Applied and vocational elements feature strongly: students undertake laboratory classes, supervised field campaigns in a range of terrestrial and aquatic environments, and training in remediation technologies (for example bioremediation, soil washing and containment measures). Courses in environmental management, risk assessment and environmental law and policy place technical skills in regulatory and planning contexts. The degree typically concludes with a project or dissertation based on an independent field or laboratory study, and includes an internship or work placement in a public agency, consultancy or research laboratory.

• Foundations: mathematics, physics and chemistry for environmental applications
• Environmental monitoring methods and instrumentation
• Hydrogeology and contaminant transport
• Soil science and remediation technologies
• Ecology and ecosystem functioning
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing
• Environmental law, policy and risk assessment
• Laboratory practice, fieldwork and an internship/final project

Entry requirements

Admission normally requires a recognised secondary school leaving qualification that provides eligibility to university-level study in the applicant's home country. Applicants are expected to have a solid background in maths and the natural sciences (biology, chemistry or physics). International applicants should check whether their qualification is recognised as equivalent to the Italian upper secondary diploma.

Teaching for first-cycle degrees at the University of Turin is often delivered in Italian; therefore competence in Italian is typically required. International students who do not already meet the language requirement are advised to take an approved Italian language test or follow pre-sessional language courses. Some programmes may also require an interview or an assessment of preparedness for scientific study; consult the University of Turin admissions information for precise procedures.

Career prospects

Graduates enter a range of technical and professional roles in environmental assessment, protection and remediation. Typical early-career jobs include environmental monitoring technician, field scientist, laboratory analyst, hydrogeological technician, GIS analyst, and remediation site support. Many graduates work in private environmental consultancies, remediation contractors, water and waste authorities, regional and local public administrations, environmental protection agencies, or non-governmental organisations.

With further study or professional certification, graduates may progress to roles in project management, environmental consultancy, regulatory compliance, contaminated land assessment and design of remediation interventions. The degree also provides a route to specialised postgraduate programmes (for example in environmental engineering, hydrogeology, environmental chemistry or environmental management) and to research careers.

Why study at University of Turin

The University of Turin is one of Italy's long-established universities with a broad range of science departments and applied research centres. The institution's location offers access to a variety of field environments — from Alpine catchments to the Po plain — which supports practical training and field-based research. Students benefit from laboratory facilities, collaborations with regional environmental agencies and industry partners, and opportunities to undertake internships linked to local and national remediation projects.

The university participates in international exchange programmes and research networks, enabling students to gain international experience or pursue postgraduate study abroad. Dedicated student services support employability through career guidance, placement assistance and connections with employers in the environmental sector.