An innovative programme that combines sustainability, digital technologies, precision agriculture and innovation to train professionals for the ecological transition.
Up to two-thirds of classes can be attended online.
Practical solutions to address climate change.
Sensors, AI, DSS, remote sensing, and precision agriculture.
Up to 300 hours of work experience with companies, research institutions, and partner organizations.
European partnerships and international opportunities.
Skills sought by businesses, public institutions, and consulting firms.
Flexible
Online classes structured around an active learning approach (exercises, case studies, discussion forums, and self-assessment), rather than simply watching recorded lectures
In-person labs, project work, and company visits
Course content available on the platform, with ongoing support from instructors
Ideal for
Students living away from home
Working professionals
Recent graduates
Climate change
Biodiversity and ecosystem services assessment
Soil
Water
Precision agriculture
Sensor technologies
GIS
Remote sensing
Artificial intelligence
Cropping systems
Sustainable management
Production quality
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Certifications
Circular economy
Agri-food systems economics
European project development
🎯 Agricultural companies
🎯 Consortia
🎯 Protection consortia
🎯 Professional associations
🎯 Consulting firms
🎯 Public institutions
🎯 Research
🎯 NGOs
🎯 Self-employment: Eligibility to sit the State Examination for professional qualification as an Agronomist or Forester, granting access to the Italian Professional Register of Agronomists and Foresters (Ordine dei Dottori Agronomi e Dottori Forestali).
The programme benefits from an established network of partnerships with companies, research institutions, protection consortia, and agri-food sector organizations, which also serve as the preferred locations for curricular internships.
Duration: 2 years
University Credits: 120 ECTS
12 ECTS internship (300 hours)
Teaching format: blended learning (up to two-thirds online)
Brescia is one of Italy’s most innovative agricultural provinces, with outstanding agri-food supply chains — from Franciacorta wine production to livestock farming — and a network of production districts that serve as a testing ground for precision agriculture. The strong connection with the local area is complemented by national and international partnerships, providing opportunities to apply and compare what you learn in different production and research contexts.
Brescia and its surrounding area offer:
One of Italy’s most innovative agricultural provinces
Outstanding agri-food supply chains
Innovative production districts
Franciacorta (Valtenesi, Lugana, Garda, Colli dei Longobardi and Monte Netto, Valle Camonica, Sebino)
Livestock farming
Precision agriculture
Numerous partnerships with companies
Can I study while working?
Yes: up to two-thirds of the educational activities can be completed online, using an active learning approach (not just recorded lectures) that allows students to combine study and work.
How many classes are online?
Up to two-thirds of the programme. In-person activities are dedicated to labs, project work, company visits, and direct interaction with companies and professionals.
What does online learning involve?
Online learning means more than just watching recorded lectures: it follows an active learning approach (guided exercises, quizzes, forums, and collaborative activities), with ongoing support from instructors.
Which degrees provide access to the programme?
Admission is open. The programme is primarily aimed at graduates in Agricultural and Forestry Sciences and Technologies (L-25 degree class), but it is also open to graduates from related programmes who meet the requirements set out in the academic regulations.
Can I do my internship in my home region?
Yes: the 12-ECTS internship (300 hours) can also be completed in your home region, as well as within the network of companies, research institutions, and consortia affiliated with the programme.
Are there opportunities to gain experience abroad?
Yes, the internship can also be completed abroad, at public and private organizations.
Application Deadlines
September 30, 2026: regular application deadline
After this date: late applications may be accepted subject to an additional fee
December 17, 2026: final deadline for external applicants
For information on tuition fees and scholarships, please refer to the dedicated pages on the University website.