Application

Qualifications and knowledge required for admission:
Bachelor's graduates in Geological Sciences (L-34), as well as in the corresponding degree class pursuant to Ministerial Decree 509/99, are eligible to enrol in the Master's degree programme in Earth Sciences.
Bachelor's graduates of other degree programmes and applicants holding an equivalent foreign degree may also enrol in the programme, provided that they have completed adequate academic training in the core branches of Earth Sciences, i.e. they have earned at least 44 CFU/ECTS credits in the following scientific-disciplinary sectors: GEOS (GEOS-01/A, GEOS-01/B, GEOS-01/C, GEOS-01/D, GEOS/02A, GEOS-02/B, GEOS-02/C, GEOS-03/A, GEOS-03/B, GEOS-04/A, GEOS-04/B, GEOS-04/C).

Proficiency in English at level B2 or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required for admission.
The B2-level requirement will be ascertained by the University Language Centre (SLAM) upon admission as follows:
· Valid language certificate at B2 level or higher, issued no more than three years before the application date. The list of language certificates recognized by the University is available at https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322 .The certificate must be uploaded when submitting the online application;
· English level achieved during a University of Milan degree programme and certified by the University Language Centre (SLAM) no more than four years before the application date, including levels based on language certificates submitted by the applicant during their Bachelor's degree at the University of Milan. Verification will be carried out automatically, no documents need to be uploaded.
· Entry test administrated by the University Language Centre (SLAM) according to the calendar published on the website: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/)
Applicants who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be instructed during the admission procedure to take the Entry test.

Applicants who do not take or pass the Entry test will be required to obtain a language proficiency certificate recognized by the University (see https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322) and submit it to SLAM via the InformaStudenti service by the deadline set by the master's degree programme (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/).
Applicants who fail to meet the requirement by said deadline will not be admitted to the master's degree programme and may not sit any further tests.


For admission to the master's degree program, the adequacy of personal preparation is assessed by an admissions committee composed of faculty members appointed by the Academic Board. The committee will assess any deficiencies in the candidates' subject areas.
The assessment will focus on knowledge and skills in the geological field, particularly the fundamentals of geology, geomorphology, petrology, and geophysics.

The admissions committee is responsible for the following tasks:
a. Verification of the minimum curricular requirements indicated above for candidates with an Italian degree;
b. Verification of the correspondence of the courses, in terms of credits and educational content, with the minimum curricular requirements for students with a degree from a foreign university;
c. Evaluation of the individual candidate's previous studies and decision on the need for an in-depth interview;
d. Evaluation of the student's personal preparation and adequate knowledge of the English language, through an interview if deemed necessary;

English language proficiency will not be assessed if the student holds an official certification, obtained no more than three years prior to application, attesting to at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR), or if the student holds a bachelor's degree, or equivalent qualification obtained abroad, in a program taught in English.

A negative result will result in disqualification from admission to the master's degree program for the current year.
The assessment may also be conducted before the bachelor's degree, which, for enrollment purposes, must be completed by December 31, 2026.

Applicants will be required to present a valid ID, and a copy of the same to be given to the Admission Board. As the interview dates approaches, applicants should check their application email regularly, as they may receive urgent communications.
The interview dates indicated above are binding and applicants will not receive any personal invitation to the interview.

For transfer students (i.e. students transferring from another University or another degree programme of the University of Milan), credit recognition is governed by the applicable provisions of the University's Academic Regulations. With regard to credit recognition, the Academic Board decides on a case-by-case basis, including on the need for students to pass additional exams or modules to have certain credits recognised.
The award of transfer credits for educational activities completed abroad is also governed by the University's Academic Regulations.
Pursuant to article 5, paragraph 7, of Ministerial Decree 270/2004, students may be awarded a maximum of 24 credits (CFU/ECTS credits) for certified professional knowledge and skills and other competencies acquired during post-secondary training activities designed and implemented in collaboration with the University.

Application for admission:
As a general rule, Bachelor's graduates and upcoming graduates can apply for admission into the Master's degree programme in Earth Sciences between 22 January 2026 and 25 August 2026. Please note that upcoming graduates must in any case obtain their Bachelor's degree by 31 December 2026.

Both graduates and upcoming graduates must fill and submit the application form within the deadlines specified at https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/degree-programm…