Activated in the 2025/2026 academic year, the Second-Level University Master’s Programme in Resilient Carbon-Neutral Buildings – CO₂-Neutral Build was established on the initiative of the University of Genoa, within the Department of Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering (DICCA).
The Master’s programme is in collaboration with the Department of Mechanical, Energy, Management and Transport Engineering of the University of Genoa, the Polytechnic University of Bari, and two prestigious South American academic institutions: the University of Buenos Aires and the National University of Salta.
This international network ensures a multidisciplinary and comparative approach to the challenges of sustainable design, decarbonisation and climate adaptation of the built environment.
Professional profile
The Master’s programme trains a highly specialised professional in the design, analysis and management of net-zero-emission buildings and structures, capable of operating across the entire building life cycle.
Graduates acquire advanced skills in the structural, energy and environmental fields, integrating assessment tools such as LCA and LCC, innovative construction technologies, sustainable materials and climate resilience strategies. The outgoing professional profile is designed to meet the demands of a sector undergoing profound transformation, driven by European and international policies for the ecological transition.
Target audience
The Master’s programme is intended for graduates holding a second-cycle (Master’s) degree who wish to develop specialised skills in the field of sustainable construction and carbon neutrality.
In particular, the programme is aimed at graduates in:
Civil and Building Engineering
Environmental and Territorial Engineering
Mechanical, Energy, Chemical and Materials Engineering
Architecture
Applications from related disciplines may also be considered, subject to verification of the required qualifications.
The language of instruction is English, within an international and multidisciplinary learning environment.
Admissions
Admission to the Master’s programme is through a selective procedure, based on the evaluation of qualifications and an admission test.
The selection process takes into account the academic background, professional experience and language skills, as well as a motivational interview focused on the programme’s themes. The number of available places is limited, in order to ensure high-quality teaching and direct interaction with the teaching staff.
Degree awarded
Upon completion of the training programme and successful completion of the final assessment, students are awarded the Second-Level University Master’s Diploma in Resilient Carbon-Neutral Buildings – CO₂-Neutral Build.
The degree is awarded jointly by the partner universities and bears the logos of the participating institutions, highlighting the international nature of the programme.
Fees and financial support
The total cost of the Master’s programme is € 3,132.00 and includes:
€ 400.00 university fee
€ 32.00 for the two mandatory revenue stamps (enrolment and diploma)
€ 2,700.00 Master’s programme participation fee
The fee covers the entire training programme, including teaching activities, applied workshops, and access to facilities and services provided by the partner universities.
Scholarships and financial aid
To support admitted students, up to 10 scholarships are available, funded within projects dedicated to advanced education and the ecological transition.
Each scholarship has a gross value of € 2,700.00 and consists of full exemption from the Master’s programme participation fee. The scholarship recipients are only required to pay mandatory administrative costs (university fees and revenue stamps).
In addition, for scholarship recipients, the Department of Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering (DICCA) provides an additional financial contribution to cover expenses related to attendance of the Master’s programme, promoting full participation in educational activities.
Scholarships are awarded based on the merit ranking compiled at the end of the selection process. In the event of a tie in score, priority is given to the younger candidate.