Program Overview
The Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology at Institute for Advanced Study of Pavia (IUSS) is a MSc programme in Engineering over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Italy and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Pavia, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Active Tectonics and Geology of Earthquakes
- Fundamentals of Seismic Design
- Introductory courses
- Seismic Hazard Assessment
- Seismic Hazard Based on Seismogenic Faults
- Seismic Response and Analysis of Structures
- Structural Dynamics
- Theoretical Seismology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Through the online application procedure, applicants must provide electronic copies of the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae e studiorum
- copy of the diploma certificate (in Italian or English)
- transcript of the attended courses and professional qualifications (in Italian or English)
- copy of the passport or the identity card
- English language test certificate (or waiver referring to previous courses, work experience in English speaking countries, etc)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Institute for Advanced Study of Pavia (IUSS) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Institute for Advanced Study of Pavia (IUSS)
Institute for Advanced Study of Pavia (IUSS)
Pavia, Italy
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2029-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 18 months