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).

Application deadline:

The application period starts on 13 November 2024! Check the calendar.

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Programme structure:

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.