Bachelor’s degree courses
Programmed
3 years
Varese
Italian
Department of Theoretical and applied sciences
Course description
The professional Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Digital Techniques for the Environment and Constructions (TeDAC) belongs to class L-P01 – Technical Professions for Construction and Territory and qualifies graduates for the profession of licensed surveyor (“Geometra laureato”), in accordance with Ministerial Decree (DM) 446/2020 and Interministerial Decree (DI) 682/2023. The final degree examination is equivalent to the State Examination, allowing direct enrolment in the Professional Board of Surveyors and Graduate Surveyors.
The programme trains qualified technicians with advanced digital skills, capable of operating in the fields of construction, land management, and environmental protection, in line with labour market needs and technological innovation. It prepares graduates for the role of “Geometra laureato”, a versatile professional able to work in both public and private construction sectors, in civil and rural infrastructure, land management, and environmental protection.
The educational pathway combines theoretical foundations with a strong practical component through lectures, laboratories, practical exercises, seminars, and a professional internship to be carried out in technical firms, companies, and public or private institutions.
The programme is structured over three years: the first two are devoted to foundational and core subjects, complemented by laboratory activities; the third year is dedicated to a practical, assessed internship.
Graduates in TeDAC can find employment in both the public and private sectors, working as freelancers, technical staff, or consultants. They contribute to the design, management, and maintenance of infrastructures and territorial systems, also in the context of ecological transition and digital transformation. They will also acquire the theoretical foundations to undertake activities in civil mediation and dispute resolution.
Admission to the programme is locally regulated with a limited number of places (50 positions available for the academic year 2026/2027). Application procedures and deadlines are specified in the admission call.
Unlike other three-year Bachelor’s programmes, this course is designed as a direct pathway into the labour market and does not primarily envisage progression to a Master’s degree.
What you need to know
Admission to the Bachelor's Degree Programme is subject to local enrollment limits, with 50 places available for the 2026/2027 academic year. In accordance with current regulations, applicants must hold a secondary school diploma or an equivalent qualification obtained abroad and recognized as suitable for admission.
However, students wishing to enroll are required to take a preparation assessment test (mandatory but non-selective).
The required test is the TOLC-LP, administered by CISIA (Consorzio Interuniversitario Sistemi Integrati per l’Accesso). The test is designed to assess the knowledge required for admission to the professionally oriented Bachelor's Degree Programme in Digital Techniques for the Environment and Constructions (TeDAC). The TOLC-LP can be taken remotely through the TOLC@CASA format, by selecting one of the test dates offered by any of the institutions that have adopted this assessment procedure.
For information on how to apply for the admission call, please refer to the Programme Admission page.
Graduate Surveyor
The professionally oriented Bachelor's Degree Programme in Digital Techniques for the Environment and Constructions (TeDAC) is designed to train Graduate Surveyors qualified to operate as licensed technical professionals with digital and multidisciplinary expertise in surveying, design, management, and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure, as well as in land management and environmental protection.
The principal professional activities that a Graduate Surveyor will typically perform include:
- Architectural and topographic surveying, as well as instrumental investigations of land, buildings, and infrastructure (Environmental Training).
- Graphic and digital processing of survey results through advanced digital tools (e.g., CAD, BIM, GIS) (Environmental and Digital Training).
- Monitoring and diagnostics of structures, infrastructure, and technical systems (Construction Training).
- Support for design teams, construction supervision, and testing and commissioning of environmental works and infrastructure (Environmental Training).
- Design, construction supervision, and inspection of buildings and works of limited complexity (Construction Training).
- Participation in construction site safety management, including the preparation of documentation required for the design and execution phases of projects (Construction Training).
- Preparation of building permit applications, technical specifications, maintenance plans, and technical documentation (Construction Training).
- Independent performance of, or support for, valuation activities, quantity surveying, and construction accounting (Valuation and Legislative Training).
- Expert witness and technical consultancy activities in judicial and legal contexts (Valuation and Legislative Training, Environmental Training, and Construction Training).
Graduates in Digital Techniques for the Environment and Constructions (TeDAC) may pursue professional careers in both the public and private sectors. The main career opportunities include:
- Independent professional practice as a Graduate Surveyor, with direct professional qualification in accordance with D.M 446/2020 and D.I. 682/2023 (Professional Practical Assessment and Final Examination), without the need to sit a separate State Licensing Examination.
- Entrepreneurial activities in the fields of construction, surveying, and technical services.
- Employment or consultancy roles within professional firms, engineering and design companies, construction and environmental remediation firms, local government authorities, companies, and consortia.
- Positions in public offices and agencies involved in urban design, spatial planning, environmental management, and environmental monitoring and control.
- Technical support and expert appraisal activities for financial institutions, insurance companies, and judicial authorities.
- Employment within agencies and organizations responsible for environmental monitoring, civil protection, and the management and maintenance of works and infrastructure.
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Department of Theoretical and Applied Sciences
Via O. Rossi 9, Rossi Pavillion - 21100 Varese - Italy
e-mail: didattica.scienze.va@uninsubria.it
Opportunities and support
For information on scholarships and other benefits, consult:
Enrollment
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Attending classes
In the Academic Year 2026/2027, first-semester classes will begin on 21 September 2026, while second-semester classes will begin on 22 February 2027.
- Classes are held on campus.
- Laboratory activities are conducted on campus in compliance with the University’s safety regulations.
- Students are required to enrol in the relevant course unit on the e-learning platform for their degree programme. Enrolment allows students to access teaching materials and to receive timely updates on announcements published by lecturers. If the course unit you are interested in is not listed in your catalogue, you may select it from the general course list and proceed with voluntary enrolment.
Please note: if your enrolment procedure has not been completed, you will not be able to access systems and services associated with the student profile.
Class schedules are available in the following ways:
- By accessing the Student Web Services or the Insubria App, if you are a student with a completed enrollment (you will be able to see the schedule for courses in your study plan).
Refer to the guide How to Find Your Class Schedule (italian). - Alternatively, you may consult the following links:
First Year
Once you have opened the link, you can view the current week's timetable. To view subsequent (or previous) weeks, use the arrows in the upper-right corner.
It is important to check the timetable regularly: all updates, including class cancellations and make-up sessions, are posted directly to the online calendar.
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Specific notices and updates regarding closures and public holidays, as well as the programme's academic calendar, are available at:
To attain the degree you must complete a stage or internship and produce a final report.
Find out more on the Italian pages.
Studying, taking exams and graduating
To consult the teaching material:
- go to https://elearning.uninsubria.it/
- log in with your university credentials: email username and password (without typing the @studenti.uninsubria.it part)
- choose the courses of your study plan in the I miei corsi (My courses) section
- there you will find all the materials that the teacher makes available.
Leganto provides easy access to the reading lists of all degree courses.
You can access reading lists:
- via the E-learning platform.
Follow the instructions published in the section “Teaching material on the E-learning platform”.
On the main page of every course you can find the link “Vai alla bibliografia sul portale Leganto” (view the reading list on the Leganto Course Readings platform); - via the Course Catalogue (or section “Curricula and study plans” in this page)
On the main page of every course, in the “Bibliografia” section, you can find the link to access the reading lists published on Leganto Course Readings platform.
If you need help or further information, please contact: leganto@uninsubria.it
More about Leganto Reading Lists:
To consult the exam dates and times go to the Servizi Web Segreterie studenti (Student Secretariat Web Services)
https://uninsubria.esse3.cineca.it/ListaAppelliOfferta.do (in Italian)
In the Menu select one or more options:
- the day scheduled for the exam
- the teaching structure, i.e. your Department or your School
- the course of study, i.e. your degree course
- the teaching course, i.e. the title of the teaching
- the teacher.
To submit your examination entry, you must access your personal area of the Student Secretariat Web Services.
- Log in with your university credentials: email username and password (without typing the @studenti.uninsubria.it part)
- Esami > Appelli
Then, select the exam session you want to submit your entry for and proceed following the instructions.
• Consult the general University rules relating to the Degree application: Domanda di Laurea (in Italian)
• Submit the application respecting the administrative deadlines. See Conseguimento titolo on-line (in Italian)
• Register for the last internship registration session before the graduation session, respecting the instructions given in the session notes
• Check the dates of the graduation sessions and the rules for submitting the thesis on the page Esame di laurea (in Italian)
• The diploma (or parchment) is delivered during the graduation session.
Student services
For all resources, services and opportunities dedicated to registered students, see: Student.
Course committees and representatives
The AiQUA Committee (listed in the Annual Programme Catalogue (SUA-CdS) as the Quality Assurance Management Group) is composed of the Degree Programme Coordinator, one or more members of the academic staff of the programme, one or more student representatives, and a Quality Assurance Academic Manager. The Committee is responsible for managing the degree programme’s quality assurance processes and plays a central role in its self-assessment and periodic review activities. It supports the Degree Programme Coordinator in the preparation of the Annual Programme Catalogue (SUA-CdS) and other key documents related to the programme’s quality assurance system.
This is a committee established at Department level, composed of an equal number of faculty members and students representing the degree programmes managed by the teaching structure. It serves as a permanent internal observatory within the Department on teaching activities, focusing mainly on monitoring the degree of achievement of teaching objectives, also based on constructive dialogue with students, both to collect their feedback and to promote a culture of quality. The Annual Report of the CPDS represents a synthesis of the analytical activities carried out during the year and includes improvement proposals addressed to the degree programmes.
To find out who sits on the committee, see: