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Sustainable Constructions under natural hazards and catastrophic events (SUSCOS M)

Universidade de Coimbra
Tuition EUR 2,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree Master
Duration 18 months
Deadline 2015-05-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Coimbra, Portugal
Language English

Program Overview

The Sustainable Constructions under natural hazards and catastrophic events (SUSCOS M) at University of Coimbra is a Master programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Sustainable Constructions under natural hazards and catastrophic events (SUSCOS M) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Portugal and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 18 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 5.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 2,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Coimbra, Portugal

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Sustainable Constructions under natural hazards and catastrophic events (SUSCOS M) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Design of sustainable constructions
  2. Conceptual design of buildings
  3. Conceptual design of bridges
  4. Local culture and language
  5. Advanced design of glass structures
  6. Advanced design of timber structures
  7. Rehabilitation and maintenance of structures
  8. Advanced design of steel end composite structures
  9. Design for seismic and climate changes
  10. Design for fire and robustness
  11. Business economics and entrepreneurship
  12. Design for renewable energy systems
  13. Advanced design of concrete structures
  14. Design of aluminium and stainless steel structures
  15. Theses

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

A Bachelor of Science, with a minimum grade of \xc2\x93B\xc2\x96\xc2\x93 in the ECTS grading scale (at least a score of 70%), from a field in relation with the scope of the SUSCOS_M master (Structural Mechanics, Building Materials, Structural Analysis, Design of Structures, Statics etc.), minimum is 4 modules.

English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 2,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 2,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 5.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Coimbra 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 Universidade de Coimbra

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Universidade de Coimbra

Coimbra, Portugal

Universidade de Coimbra is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2015-05-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 18 months