Civil Engineering for Mitigation of Risk from Natural Hazards
| Study location | Italy, Pavia |
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| 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. |
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| Application fee | €35 per programme This fee is not refundable. |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor’s degree, postgraduate Master’s degree awarded in Engineering. 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 scanned version of your original documents. |
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| Language requirements | English Knowledge of the English language at a level no lower than level B2 of the CEF (Common European Framework). |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. |
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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:
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)
Curriculum 1: REDUCTION OF SEISMIC RISK (ROSE)
YEAR 1
• Dynamics of Structures
• Reinforced Concrete Structures
• Applied Mathematics
• Computational Mechanics
• Foundation Engineering and Earth Retaining Structures
• Probability and Statistics for Engineering Applications
• Seismic Hazard and Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
• Advanced Structural Analysis and Fundamentals of Seismic Design
YEAR 2
• Masonry Structures
• Bridge Structures
• Risk Assessment and Loss Estimation
• One subject to be chosen from this list: Steel Structures / Seismic Isolation and Dissipation / Risk Emergency Management and Legislation / Engineering Geology / Project Work
Curriculum 2: HYDROGEOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION (HYRIS)
YEAR 1
• Continuum Mechanics
• Fluvial Hydraulics
• Applied Mathematics
• Engineering Geology and Hydromorphology
• Probability and Statistics for Engineering Applications
• Landslides Hazard and Risk
• Geomatics and GIS
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Optional subject: Snow Avalanches and Related Mountain Natural Hazards
YEAR 2
• Hydrogeological Risks
• Flood Propagation and Structural Measures for Flood Risk Mitigation
• Reliable Design and Management of Urban Hydraulic Infrastructures
• One subject to be chosen from this list: Earth Surface and Processes / Foundation Engineering and Earth Retaining Structures / Risk Emergency Management and Legislation / Landslide Modeling and Mitigation Strategies / Project Work
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.