Overview

Graduates in planetary geoscience can work in space-oriented companies dealing with remote sensing, GIS and digital geological mapping, analytical labs and space agencies. Careers in the field of popular sciences, such as museums and parks, are also foreseen. The Master’s degree provides a sound basis for accessing PhD courses in high-profile research universities worldwide.

Programme Structure

1st year – 1st semester: Earth Surface Processes and Deposits, Earth Interior and Evolution, Planetary Geology and Solar System Exploration, Cosmochemistry, Geological Resources, Computational Mechanics for Multiphase Media in the Solar System.

1st year – 2nd semester: Meteorites and Extraterrestrial Materials, Remote Sensing Exploration, Planetary Mapping and Field Analogues, Mineral Physics of Planetary Interiors, Geotechnics, Planetary Volcanism and Volcano Tectonics, Early Life and Astrobiology.

2nd year: ISRU and Human Settlements, Analysis of Mineral Resources and Industrial Derivatives, Applied Geophysics, Planetary Dynamics and Evolution, Numerical Modelling Seminars on Planetary sciences and exploration

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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More details

Call 1: 2 November 25 – 2 February 26

Call 2: 2 March 26 – 2 May 26

Call 3: 2 June 26 – 2 August 26 (only for EU students and non-EU students residing in Italy)

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Padua, Italy

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Astronomy & Space Sciences Geology View 9 other Masters in Earth Sciences in Italy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Geological Science and Technologies, or related subjects and/or proven skills in geosciences, planetary sciences and remote sensing exploration.

English language: B2 level (CEFR) or equivalent certificate

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

2739 EUR / year

≈ 2739 EUR / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

2739 EUR / year

≈ 2739 EUR / year
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Free

Additional Details

The above amounts can be significantly waived based on your “Equivalent Economic Status Index – ISEE”.

Living costs

Padova

Italy

750 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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