Master's in Civil Engineering for Mitigation of Risk from Natural Hazards

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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), and 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). 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.