The Level II Master’s Degree in Marine Geomatics for Hydrography has a duration of 15 months, awards 90 ECTS credits, and is entirely taught and assessed in English. Teaching activities will take place in person and full-time at the Hydrographic Institute of the Italian Navy (Passo Osservatorio 4, Genoa), with mandatory attendance (maximum allowed absence limit: 20% per module).

All deadlines refer to Italian local time:

Check your eligibility

This is a postgraduate programme requiring a suitable second-cycle university qualification, normally a master’s degree, or a foreign qualification assessed as equivalent for admission purposes.
Eligible subject areas are specified in Article 5 of the official call for applications and include engineering, architecture, mathematics, physics, chemistry, geology, geophysics, geography, and environmental and natural sciences.
Applicants with a second-cycle qualification in another subject may also be considered if their academic background and documented professional experience are relevant to the programme. The Programme Management Committee will assess eligibility.
You must also demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B2 or above, through an academic qualification, a language certificate or a self-declaration in accordance with the applicable rules. This requirement applies to both civilian and military applicants. Failure to provide the required evidence will result in exclusion.

Prepare your documents

Upload the following with your online application:

• A copy of both sides of a valid identity document.
• Your curriculum vitae, including relevant education and professional experience.
• Evidence of English proficiency at B2 level or above.

If your qualification was awarded abroad and has not already been formally recognised as equivalent, a request for assessment of equivalence solely for admission to this programme, supported by one of the following:

• a Declaration of Value issued by the competent Italian diplomatic or consular representation;
• a Statement of Comparability issued by CIMEA or another official ENIC-NARIC centre;
• a Diploma Supplement;
• a transcript of records identifying the subjects of the examinations passed, together with the relevant course syllabuses.

All application attachments must be in PDF format, with a maximum size of 2 MB per file.

If you are still completing your qualifying degree, you may apply as a graduating student, but you must obtain the required qualification by 10 December 2026. Contact the programme office promptly for instructions on documenting completion. The call also sets a separate 4 December 2026 cut-off and submission requirements for having a newly obtained degree grade considered in the admission ranking.

Create or access your UniGePASS account

• If you already have UniGePASS credentials, use your existing account.
• If you have never had UniGePASS credentials, register first: Create a UniGePASS account.
• If you need to recover existing credentials, consult: UniGePASS assistance.

Submit your online application

Access the Master’s application portal, select “Accedere alla pagina delle domande – Application form”, and complete your application.
Enter all required personal, contact and qualification details and upload the documents listed above.
International applicants must indicate an Italian contact address or the address of their Embassy in Italy as their elected address for application-related correspondence. If you do not yet have an Italian tax code (codice fiscale), you may omit it at this stage, stating that you do not hold one.
Before submitting, tick the declaration confirming the accuracy of the information provided and complete the final confirmation of your application.

Deadline: 3 December 2026 at 12:00 noon CET. The system will not accept submissions after this time.

If you need a study visa

If you need a study visa, submit a Universitaly pre-enrolment application.

After confirming your UniGe application:

• Register on Universitaly.
• Complete and submit the pre-enrolment application for the University of Genoa and this programme.
• Email carriereMaster@unige.it to notify the office that you have submitted your Universitaly application, so that it can be processed and forwarded to the competent Italian diplomatic or consular representation..

Universitaly pre-enrolment is a separate procedure from the UniGe application and final enrolment.
Contact the competent Italian Embassy or Consulate promptly to check appointment availability and the documents required for your study visa. Follow its instructions and provide the validated Universitaly pre-enrolment documentation as requested.
University acceptance does not guarantee a visa. A study visa does not, by itself, guarantee final enrolment. You must complete all university requirements within the stated deadlines.
Given the programme’s start date of 14 December 2026, please begin these procedures promptly and notify carriereMaster@unige.it immediately if you anticipate delays.

Check the admission results

The list of admitted applicants will be published on the programme website by 7 December 2026.
If selection is necessary, it will include an assessment of academic and professional experience and an individual oral interview. Check the website and any communications from the programme office for instructions.

Pay the fee and complete final enrolment

If admitted, you must complete enrolment by 10 December 2026 at 23:59 CET.

• Civilian participants: the fee stated in Article 7 and on the registration webpage is €2,932, including the university contribution and stamp duties.
• Military participants: contributions and stamp duties are fully covered as provided in the call.

Follow the payment instructions on the registration page. The call provides for payment through pagoPA or the services offered by BPER, the University’s cashier bank.
Then access UniGe postgraduate online services, select “Conferme iscrizione post-laurea”, choose the programme and complete the enrolment confirmation.
Upload:

• A colour passport-style photograph in JPG format, no larger than 50 KB.
• Proof of payment, if you are a civilian participant.

Payment alone does not complete enrolment. Applicants who do not complete the online enrolment procedure by the deadline will be considered to have withdrawn.
The call also provides an exemption from the €400 university contribution for applicants meeting its specified disability requirements, subject to supporting documentation. Contact the administrative office if this may apply to you.
Please review the withdrawal and refund provisions before paying: the call generally excludes refunds following withdrawal.

Complete the necessary formalities in Italy

If you do not yet have an Italian tax code (codice fiscale), you must obtain one after enrolment. For assistance, contact the UniGe Welcome Office:

• sass@unige.it
• +39 010 209 51525

If you enter Italy with a type D study visa, apply for a residence permit for study purposes (permesso di soggiorno) within eight working days of arrival, following the official instructions. The Welcome Office can provide guidance.
See Universitaly — First steps in Italy for further information.

Please read the full official call for applications carefully and check the programme website regularly for updates. This guide supports applicants; the official call governs admission and enrolment.

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