OpenFieldRegione del Veneto ESU Agrifood Merit and Living Support Scholarship
Regional government scholarship supporting students pursuing specialized agrifood and viticultural technology diplomas at ITS Academy Agroalimentare Veneto.
ITS Agroalimentare Veneto: Agribusiness Degrees, Viticulture & Faculty Guide
Headquartered in the UNESCO World Heritage prosecco hills of Conegliano, Veneto, with secondary campuses across Verona, Padua, and Buttapietra, the Istituto Tecnico Superiore (ITS) Academy Agroalimentare Veneto is Italy's leading tertiary academy for the agrifood sector. Established under Ministry of Education (MIM) statutes, the academy delivers accredited two-year Higher Technical Diplomas (Diploma di Tecnico Superiore - EQF Level 5) specializing in precision agriculture, sustainable enology, food marketing, and digital agritech.
Verified degree programs and opportunities
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
Higher Technical Diploma (EQF 5) in Precision Agriculture and Smart Farm Management
Two-year, 2,000-hour professional qualification training precision farming managers in agricultural drone telemetry, IoT soil sensors, GPS tractor guidance, and farm management software.
Higher Technical Diploma in Sustainable Viticulture and Wine Quality Management
Two-year technical degree situated in Conegliano covering vineyard canopy management, organic pest control, automated wine cellar operations, and international DOCG certification.
Veneto Vineyard Water Conservation and Drone Multispectral Soil Analysis Project
Applied field research project utilizing drone multispectral imaging and ground moisture sensors to optimize micro-irrigation schedules across hillside vineyards in Treviso.
Veneto Winery and Agrifood Enterprise Company Internship (800 Hours)
Extensive 800-hour hands-on work placement embedding students in renowned agricultural enterprises, automated wineries, and food processing plants across the Veneto region.
Veneto Agrifood Export and Digital Wine Marketing Fellowship
International mobility fellowship funding study tours and commercial apprentice placements at major European wine fairs and international gourmet distribution hubs.
Technical Trainer in Agritech, Agricultural Robotics and Smart Irrigation
Educator role lecturing on agricultural automation, supervising drone telemetry field labs, and directing student company internships across Conegliano and Verona.
Admissions, language requirements & application process
- Master's admission eligibility
- High school graduation diploma (Diploma di Maturità) or equivalent five-year secondary school qualification, alongside passing scores on the institutional admission entrance test.
- Doctoral admission eligibility
- EQF Level 5 higher technical diplomas articulate into university bachelor's degrees (Laurea Triennale) in Agricultural Sciences, Food Technology, or Enology with credit recognition.
- Language proficiency
- Italian language proficiency at B2/C1 level required for technical lectures and farm rotations; working knowledge of technical English (B1/B2) for export marketing modules.
- Research statement / Proposal
- Application submitted via the ITS portal including academic CV, secondary transcripts, written motivational statement, and individual admission interview.
- Application fee
- €30 non-refundable application examination fee.
- Required documentation
- Secondary school diploma certificate, certified transcripts, medical fitness clearance for agricultural machinery laboratories, and valid identity card.
Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems
In accordance with Italian Ministry of Education and Veneto Regional funding, tuition fees are heavily subsidized at approximately €600 to €800 per academic year. Admitted students are eligible for full regional scholarship grants (Borse di Studio Regionali) through Veneto ESU, providing up to €5,000 annually in living allowances, meal vouchers, and complete tuition reimbursement.
Verified faculty profiles and research leaders
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at ITS Academy Agroalimentare Veneto:
Dr. Alberto Stival
President & Director of Institutional Relations · Agrifood Innovation Policy, ITS System Governance, Veneto Viticultural Economy, Tertiary Vocational Pedagogy
Dr. Damiano Gasparini
Director of Studies & Lead Coordinator in Precision Viticulture · Smart Farming Technologies, Vineyard Sensor Networks, Enological Engineering, Curriculum Quality
Dr. Elisa De Pieri
Coordinator of Company Internships and Corporate Partnerships · Workplace Learning, Agrifood Supply Chain Integration, ESU Scholarship Management, Apprenticeships
Important verification note
Facts reflect official ITS Academy Agroalimentare Veneto documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.
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