The Water and Geological Risk Engineering degree programme, although new at UNIPD, greatly impressed me with its excellently structured curriculum. The programme’s well-focused approach and emphasis on integrating modern software such as QGIS, HEC-HMS, and HEC-RAS into the curriculum are admirable to me. The professors are kind and are always available to students. The attractive highlight is in the numerous field trips that help us connect the lectures taught in class with their physical implications in the real world.

In my quest to deepen my understanding of water and geotechnical engineering, I sought a high-quality education, and Italy emerged as a standout choice. Renowned as a global leader in engineering, Italy offers professionals and aspiring scholars optimal opportunities to thrive in a diverse environment. Moreover, the academic excellence of the University of Padua is widely acknowledged worldwide. I am thoroughly content with my decision to pursue my master's journey at UNIPD. The professors, particularly those in the WGRE program, possess extensive knowledge in their respective fields and communicate effectively in English, facilitating seamless integration for international students within the Italian education system.

If you are on this testimonial page of UNIPD and reading my blog, I just want to say that, trust me, you are on the right platform and you are only a few steps away from embarking into a wonderful journey of being an engineering student at UNIPD. The university has well-maintained classes, high ranked researchers and is always thriving to provide its students the best hand-on experiences. I advise you apply right away and wish you good luck.

All the academic activities for the Water and Geological Risk Engineering programme take place at the UNIPD Rovigo branch. Rovigo is a small, peaceful city located 35-45 minutes away from Padova. I really appreciate its location because being in northern Italy puts you close to beautiful tourist destinations like Venice, Florence, and Bologna. Students are spread throughout the Veneto region, which makes it easy to connect, hang out, and immerse ourselves in Italy's vibrant culture together. My advice is not to just focus on academic work but also to enjoy life, the environment, and the delicious Italian cuisine, especially the Italian pasta.

Whenever I have some free time, it’s my habit to go for a walk, ride a bicycle, or take one-day trips to nearby cities. Italy's rich cultural heritage has a lot to offer to international students. I prefer to get to know the locals, and work on improving my Italian language skills, as it helps in finding part-time jobs if one is interested.