MA in Conservation Science and Technology for Cultural Heritage
Mestre, Italy
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* depending on your nationality, yearly fees range from 700 to 2,554 euros
Introduction
This English-taught program trains you as an expert in cultural heritage conservation by applying an interdisciplinary approach that incorporates the study of chemistry, physics, biology, computer science, and geology. The Conservation Science and Technology for Cultural Heritage program prepares you to use modern restoration and conservation technologies as well as design new ones and equips you with the knowledge and experience you need to plan and execute prevention and maintenance projects and to study artifacts in a conservational context. Since the study program emphasizes hands-on experience, you will get to practice what you are learning in a city that is exceptionally rich in artistic and cultural heritage.
Curriculum
Some of the courses offered are:
- Analytical Methods and Applications
- Computer Science Applications in Cultural Heritage
- Geology Applied for Cultural Heritage
- Innovative Materials for Conservation
- Experimental Design and Statistics
- Research Methods for Archaeology
The program also requires that you complete a thesis and carry out a curricular internship, which ensures that you get some work experience before you graduate. It is also possible to carry out one or two semesters of the program abroad through one of the university's many international exchange programs.
Career Opportunities
Possible career opportunities include:
- Museum technician
- Restorer
- Cultural consultant
- Restoration technology development
The programme also allows you to continue your studies with a doctorate in chemistry.
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Ca’ Foscari University offers 20 high-achieving international students, intersted in a master degree programme, renewable scholarship packages of 10,000 euro a year
These scholarship packages are designed to offer support for the full duration of an award winner’s degree. To be eligible to apply, you will need a minimum 8.5/10 CGPA. Complete information about the requisites and procedures to apply are at the dedicated webpage: www.unive.it/scholarships
The regional government also offers financial aid for international students from low-income families for which you can apply after enrolment.
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English Language Requirements
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Program Admission Requirements
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