Master in Hydrography and Oceanography

Summary

This course aims to train experts that know how to combine the professional and cultural aspects of Hydrography and Oceanography with the most innovative marine environment survey techniques.

It is the only Italian Master’s degree course that prepares experts in hydrography and oceanography in an international environment and conforms with the recognized standards of the International Board of Standards of Competence, FIG/IHO/ICA Hydrographic Surveyor Category A Course.

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This course combines the cultural and professional aspects of Hydrography and Oceanography with the most innovative marine environment survey techniques.

It is the only Italian Master's course that prepares environmental hydrographic specialists according to the standards of the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO).

Holders of this Master's degree can compete to attain the Class A 'Hydrographic Surveyor' license.

Quick facts

• Degree type: Master course
• Duration and credits: 2 Years / 120 CFU
• Class: LM-75 Environmental and land sciences
• Admission: Free access
• Location: Genova
• Teaching language: English
• Teaching mode: Lectures
• Taxes and fees: From 0 to 3000 euros per year. Find out if you are entitled to scholarships and exemptions
• International partnerships: Student exchange
• Head of the program: Laura Canesi

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The University of Genoa offers a wide range of opportunities to international students, who choose to attend a degree course, a PhD or decide to take part in the Erasmus+ programme. You can also personalise your academic path by choosing single teaching units, or by attending the Italian Language and Culture courses. The International Students Office is available to provide further information.

In addition to its two key functions, research and education, UniGe engages in Third Mission activities aimed at spreading culture, knowledge, and transferring research results outside the academic community, thus contributing to the social and cultural growth of the territory.