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21 Master's degrees offered by the university
Medical Biotechnologies
The Master's degree in Medical Biotechnologies programme at the University of Padua provides deep biomedical knowledge concerning the connections between the structure and function of biomolecules and biosystems operating at cell or tissue level, and of the organism in physiological and pathological conditions. Practical training in laboratory represents a relevant part of the programme.
Planetary Geosciences
The Master’s Degree provides cultural and technical skills in planetary geosciences and remote sensing. Through research-led teaching, fieldwork, and labs, it covers Solar System geology, space and Earth observation data, geomaterials, landing site analysis, in situ resource use, and astrobiology.
Applied Economics
This Master’s degree in Applied Economics at University of Padua provides students with a solid understanding of the fundamental tools of economic analysis that are employed by private companies, governments and non-profit organizations to thrive in the digital & green transition.
PlantHealth - Plant Health in Sustainable Cropping Systems
The PlantHealth - Plant Health in Sustainable Cropping Systems program at University of Padua is designed by leading European universities in the field of Crop Protection, that provides top-level and up-to-date education, qualifying graduates to cope with the challenges of contemporary and future plant health management related to global food safety issues.

Molecular Biology
The Molecular Biology degree from University of Padua provides solid theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in bench-work procedures, instrumental operations and analytical methodologies involved in data acquisition and analysis.

Astrophysics and Cosmology
This Astrophysics and Cosmology course from University of Padua provides a complete and updated view of the main fields of modern astrophysics, including astronomical detectors and techniques, black holes and neutron stars, cosmology, gravitation physics, planets, stars and galaxies.
Evolutionary Biology
This Master’s degree in Evolutionary Biology from University of Padua aims to train expert graduates with advanced and operational knowledge in the field of biodiversity, capable of applying such knowledge to the conservation of biological heritage.
Biotechnologies for Food Science
The Biotechnologies for Food Science degree from University of Padua explores how to produce healthier and safer food following a cross-cutting, farm/field-to-fork approach.
Pharmaceutical Biotechnologies
The Pharmaceutical Biotechnologies degree from University of Padua provides students with a comprehensive scientific knowledge inspired by excellent pharmaceutical research and health biotechnologies.
ALGANT - Algebra, Geometry and Number Theory
The ALGANT - Algebra, Geometry and Number Theory program at University of Padua has grown into a consortium of eight universities, being established in 2004 as an Erasmus Mundus Master between the universities of Bordeaux (France), Leiden (Netherlands) and Padova (Italy)
Environmental Sciences For Ecological Transition
A degree in Environmental Sciences and Technologies focused on sustainable analysis and management of environmental resources and human-impacted territories. It provides scientific methods, systemic understanding, and skills in data analysis, remediation, and environmental protection, preparing for roles in public and private sectors.
Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology
The Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology degree from University of Padua offers the latest developments in Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical neuropsychology research and applications.
Mathematical Engineering - Mathematical Modelling for Engineering and Science
The Mathematical Engineering - Mathematical Modelling for Engineering and Science degree from University of Padua captures the evolution of professional engineers proposing an advanced study programme that combines both solid fundamental knowledge of physical processes and deep theoretical and technological competences.
Chemical and Process Engineering
The Chemical and Process Engineering programme from University of Padua trains professionals able to interpret, formalize and solve complex problems related to the design, operation and optimization of industrial processes where chemical, physical and biochemical transformations of material and energy are carried out.

Physics of Data
This Physics of Data programme from the University of Padua provides new theoretical and computational tools to tackle the explosion of datasets within the physicist mindset.

Complex and Data Driven Chemistry
The programme Complex and Data Driven Chemistry from the University of Padua introduces the fundamental concepts of "data-driven chemistry": statistical learning, chemometrics, and design of experiments.

Sustainable Chemistry and Technology for Circular Economy
The Sustainable Chemistry and Technology for Circular Economy degree from the University of Padua provides an extensive and highly interdisciplinary training programme for professionals to be employed in companies or public bodies applying a circular economy model to production and services.

Physics
This Physics degree course from University of Padua deepens the understanding of basic elements of modern Physics and of Theoretical Physics, allowing students to strengthen their knowledge of specific fields like Biophysics, Nanoscience, Condensed Matter Physics, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Physics of Fundamental Interactions.

Geophysics for Earth and Climate Processes, Risks and Resources
The Geophysics for Earth and Climate Processes, Risks and Resources program from University of Padua has the main goal of educating professionals and researchers capable of approaching in a multi-disciplinary manner the theory and applications of physical methodologies for the exploration and characterization of the subsoil.

Mathematics
This Mathematics degree programme from University of Padua offers a wide range of specializations in either pure or applied mathematics and relies on scientific and professional contacts established by the Math Department.