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The Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental and Land Engineering is designed to train engineers with the practical skills necessary for soil protection, management of environmental resource impacts, and environmental and territorial planning.
The program offers a solid foundation in fundamental scientific disciplines and core engineering subjects, equipping students primarily with managerial skills. The development of design and planning competencies is focused at the Master’s level.
The curriculum follows a single, general track.
For students who choose not to pursue a Master’s degree, elective courses with a professional orientation are available.

The degree program aims to train Environmental and Territorial Engineers who can work either as self-employed professionals (as junior engineers, a title that can be obtained after passing the state examination and registering in Section A of the professional register) or as employees in public or private organizations.

Role in the workplace

Graduates will be able to take on different roles, including:

• working as a self-employed junior engineer, supporting activities such as analysis, planning, design, and management;
• working for public authorities, with responsibilities in technical departments;
• working for private companies, contributing as part of project teams.

Skills associated with the role

The degree in Environmental and Territorial Engineering provides graduates with the preparation needed to carry out territorial and environmental analyses, including through the use of GIS systems, surveying, and remote sensing of physical and environmental processes, the territory, and urban structures.

This training enables graduates to work as junior engineers, supporting activities related to planning, programming, and designing in areas such as urban planning, environmental and sanitary treatment plants, major transport systems, hydraulic and geotechnical works, and the building sector.

Career opportunities

In particular, graduates in Environmental and Territorial Engineering will be able to:

• carry out activities related to the design and management of hydraulic works, environmental and sanitary treatment plants, urban and interurban transport systems, and environmental monitoring;
• work in the planning, programming, and design of urban areas at different scales;
• work in environmental control and monitoring centers, including those focused on prevention and the management of critical events;
• coordinate the management of environmental and sanitary treatment plants;
• contribute to the planning, design, and safety of major transport systems;
• work in the surveying and remote sensing of physical and environmental processes, territory, and urban structures;
• contribute to the evaluation of plans, projects, and technological systems;
• work in land protection and the management of environmental resources;
• use IT tools to support the design and management of works, as well as tools for environmental modeling.

The degree also provides access to the following regulated professions (subject to the relevant qualifying exams):
• Graduate agrotechnician
• Graduate surveyor
• Junior civil and environmental engineer
• Graduate agricultural expert
• Graduate industrial expert

The Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental and Territorial Engineering is designed to train engineers with the technical and practical skills needed to work in key sectors such as soil protection, mitigation of environmental impacts on natural resources, and environmental and territorial planning.

Students gain a solid foundation in analytical, mathematical, physical, and chemical principles, alongside specialized knowledge in core areas of civil and environmental engineering — including geology, structural mechanics, surveying, structural engineering, and hydraulics.

The curriculum dedicates at least 51 ECTS credits to fundamental scientific disciplines, while a minimum of 57 credits cover essential engineering subjects specific to this field. The program aims to equip students with the necessary tools for further specialization, particularly in the management and design aspects typical of environmental engineering.

What sets this program apart from traditional civil engineering degrees are courses focused on urban systems analysis, hydrology, and environmental and sanitary engineering, providing students with unique expertise in managing environmental and urban systems.

The degree follows a unified track designed to develop broad professional skills across various areas of environmental and territorial engineering. Special attention is given to project management, analytical methods, and evaluation techniques related to environmental systems and infrastructure.

The study plan is structured progressively: the first two years focus mainly on basic sciences, while the third year centers on core and related engineering disciplines. Students can choose one elective course in the second year and another in the third year, allowing some customization of their studies. The program concludes with the preparation and defense of a design project or thesis before a final examination committee.
 

Required knowledge for admission

To enroll in the Bachelor’s Degree Program, applicants must hold a secondary school diploma or an equivalent qualification obtained abroad and recognized as valid. In addition, an adequate level of prior knowledge is required. All applicants must take a mandatory aptitude test before enrollment. This test assesses students’ knowledge of mathematics, physics, and chemistry, as well as their logical reasoning and verbal comprehension skills. The topics and competencies required for the test are listed and described on the website of CISIA (Interuniversity Consortium for Integrated Access Systems – www.cisiaonline.it), which prepares the test content each year. The CISIA website also provides information on how to prepare, past test papers, and online practice tools. Based on the test results, students who show significant gaps in their prior knowledge may be assigned Additional Learning Requirements (OFA) to be completed during the first year of the program (in accordance with Article 6, paragraph 1 of Ministerial Decree 270/04).

Admission procedures

The CCSA is responsible for verifying that applicants possess the required level of initial preparation for admission to any engineering degree program, in accordance with Article 6 of Ministerial Decree 270/04 and Article 19, paragraph 1 of the University’s Academic Regulations. This assessment is carried out through a mandatory aptitude test, which must be taken prior to enrollment.

The aptitude test, administered online from April and typically available until early September, is organized by all participating engineering departments. The test evaluates applicants’ knowledge of mathematics, physics, and chemistry, as well as their logical reasoning and verbal comprehension skills. Comprehensive information on the topics covered, preparation guidelines, sample tests, and online practice tools is available on the CISIA website (www.cisiaonline.it).

Each year, based on the results of the test and in accordance with procedures defined annually, applicants who do not meet the required standard of preparation are assigned Additional Learning Requirements (OFA), which must be fulfilled within the first year of study, as stipulated by Article 6, paragraph 1 of Ministerial Decree 270/04. Full details are provided in the official admission notice published on the University website (www.unibs.it).

Orientation for Incoming Students

The degree program actively participates in orientation initiatives for prospective students, organized both at the University level and within individual engineering macro-areas. Full details are available in the dedicated section of the University website, where students can also find information about specific activities offered by each macro-area. These initiatives are coordinated by a working group consisting of the Rector’s Delegate for Orientation, departmental delegates, and staff from the University Orientation Office (U.O.C. Orientation). The design and delivery of these activities are certified to UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Students can find up-to-date information on regular activities and upcoming events on the Orientation page.
 

Ongoing Support During the Program

Tutoring services are provided at the University level as part of an annual plan developed by the University Tutoring Committee and approved by the Academic Senate. The Tutoring Service supports students in progressing with their studies and helps identify and resolve issues that could affect student retention. The service is certified to UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 standards and is managed by a dedicated unit within the University’s student support services.
 

Tutoring

Final Exam Overview
The final exam involves preparing, presenting, and defending an independent project before a designated committee. This project can be the result of coursework, an internship, or a training placement. For coursework, the exam may include an in-depth study of theoretical or applied topics, or a design project. For internships, students submit a technical report detailing the activities performed and outcomes achieved during their time with the host organization, such as a company, institution, or professional body.

Exam Procedures
To be eligible for the final exam, students must have completed all required credits in their study program, excluding those awarded upon passing the final exam itself. Only students who have fulfilled the necessary course assessments can take part in the exam.

Details about how to apply for graduation, the exam format, and evaluation criteria are available on the University website under “Graduation Exams, Forms, and Deadlines – Engineering,” as well as in the specific regulations approved by the CCSA and the University Academic Regulations.

Students also have the opportunity to complete their thesis abroad under the supervision of a University of Brescia faculty member. In such cases, the supervisor submits a credit recognition proposal to the Program Council. Credits awarded for work done abroad typically range from 1 to 2 ECTS, depending on the research and duration of the stay, and are recognized without a grade.

Graduation sessions take place according to the annual schedule approved by the University.