Sapienza – Università di Roma
speciality: Sustainability

At Sapienza University of Rome, the Green Industrial Engineering for Sustainable Development MSc feels like learning to redesign the world—one system at a time. It’s not just lectures; it’s a constant push to rethink how industries should work, not just how they do.

The program blends sustainability, engineering, and strategy into a tight, fast-paced experience. One moment you’re breaking down circular economy models, the next you’re questioning real industrial processes and their environmental cost. It’s intense, sometimes messy, but never boring.

What makes it different is the mindset it builds. You stop seeing “green” as a buzzword and start treating it like a design rule. Add in a diverse, globally aware classroom and the backdrop of Rome, and the whole experience feels bigger than a degree.

It’s not perfect—there are moments when theory outweighs practice—but if you lean into it, you leave with something more valuable than skills: a new way of thinking about the future.

The university of Sapienza is one of the most prestigious educational institutions in Italy, and Europe. Staff are welcoming, professors are professional and considerate. I would highly recommend freshmen to consider Sapienza as an option to apply to, as it is worth it!!

As cons: Chaotic campus. It has many old and unpresentable buildings. Impossible to reach it by car due to the few parking lots surrounding the university city.
As a pro: easily connected with the means, presence of international students.