Course Objectives

Environment-related risks pose significant threats to human communities, economic activities, infrastructure networks, and cultural heritage. In modern societies, civil engineers play a crucial role in mitigating the impact of natural hazards such as earthquakes, floods, and landslides.

The Master’s programme in Civil Engineering for Mitigation of Risk from Natural Hazards, jointly offered by the University of Pavia and the University School for Advanced Studies IUSS Pavia, provides advanced technical education in structural and geotechnical earthquake engineering, hydraulic engineering, and hydrogeology.

Courses are taught by highly qualified faculty members as well as leading international experts invited to deliver specialised lectures.

Over the two-year programme, students acquire a solid theoretical foundation in fundamental disciplines, including applied mathematics, solid and fluid mechanics, enabling them to fully master advanced technical subjects.

A full semester is dedicated to the Master’s thesis, during which students may participate in national and international research projects. They may also gain hands-on experience using cutting-edge experimental facilities, such as the EUCENTRE Foundation facilities.