Study location	Italy, Pavia
Type	Graduate, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	(Master degree in Civil Engineering for Mitigation of Risk from Natural Hazards)
Course code	06418/00/2017

Tuition fee	€4,500 per year Tuition fee for non-EU students who enter Italy with a study visa is based on flat rate and depends on the citizenship. If non-EU students come from a family with limited financial resource, they can choose to have their tuition fee calculated according to their family income (from €156,00 to €3.985,00 per year). For more info please consult this link
Application fee	€35 one-time

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor’s degree, postgraduate Master’s degree awarded in Engineering. Check here the requirements. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. If the transcript provided by your home school is not in English, you will need to obtain official translations along with verified copies of the original. In order to finalize your enrollment, you must submit the original documents as paper or scanned version.

Language requirements	English Knowledge of the English language at a level no lower than level B2 of the CEF (Common European Framework). Read more here about exceptions.

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided.

More information	civrisk.unipv.it

Overview

The University of Pavia and the School of Advanced Studies IUSS Pavia present a new international Master of Science programme in Civil Engineering for Mitigation of Risk from Natural Hazards.The programme is structured in two curricula:

• Reduction of Seismic Risk (ROSE)
• Hydrogeological Risk Assessment and Mitigation (HYRIS)

Courses are taught in English by highly qualified professors with an internationally recognized scientific activity.

The Master in Civil Engineering for Mitigation of Risk from Natural Hazards is jointly offered by the University of Pavia and the School of Advanced Studies of Pavia (IUSS).

Programme structure

2 years (120 credits, see study plan)

Career opportunities

This Master Course is designed to shape civil engineers with outstanding scientific and professional skills that are fully aware of the multi-faceted aspects of the seismic and hydrogeological risk. Graduates may find employment in engineering design and consulting offices, construction companies,agencies of civil protection, governmental institutions, regional authorities, management offices, international organizations, insurance and re-insurance companies, research institutions.