Overview

The graduates of the Engineering for Natural Risk Management programme of the University of Genoa can operate in all areas of safety and civil protection, in both the public and private sectors, at both the national and international levels.

The M.Sc. program takes a multidisciplinary approach, which includes disciplines related especially to natural hazard modeling, information and communication technologies (ICT), and civil engineering, supplemented by elements of legislation and communication strategies for risk management. The classes are fully taught in English.

Learning by doing

The fourth semester is mostly devoted to internships and master thesis in order to facilitate international exchanges and contacts with the labor market. The M.Sc. collaborates with research institutions, companies, and public bodies that offer a wide range of internship opportunities.

Career perspectives

Typical career opportunities for M.Sc. graduates in Engineering for Natural Risk Management include:

Disaster emergency management in public institutions/government and non-governmental organizations (e.g., civil protection, fire-fighters, forestry corps)
Disaster risk reduction expert in public bodies and international organizations
Catastrophe risk analyst in insurance and reinsurance companies
Research and development sector

Programme Structure

The classes of the M.Sc. in Engineering for Natural Risk Management address:

models of the phenomena that characterize natural hazards (hydrology, meteorology, seismology, etc.)
modern and traditional observation systems (satellite remote sensing, radars, sensor networks, etc.)
advanced ICT techniques
environmental impact of chemicals and energy systems
legal framework for natural risk management
communication and perception of risks

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-29 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Risk Management General Engineering & Technology View 52 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in Italy

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

You can apply for admission if you have either:
a Bachelor degree (of at least 180 CFU/ECTS)
a laurea
at least 180 CFU/ECTS
You can access this course only if you have obtained a degree or an equivalent qualification (bachelor's degree, a direct school for special purposes - 3 years), if you meet the curricular requirements and if you successfully pass the Prerequisites assessment.
In order to attend this course the student needs the following admission criteria, without any exclusion:
Degree (Laurea), M.Sc. (Laurea Magistrale), referred to D.M. 509/1999 or D.M. 270/2004, awarded by an Italian university or a five-year degree
an English certificate of B2 level

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

From 0 to 3000 euros per year.

Living costs for Genoa

750 - 1100 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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