Natural Hazards & Risks in Structural Engineering

Subjects: Natural Hazards;Structural Engineering

M.Sc. | Master of Science

Course description

The English-language Master's program »Natural Hazards and Risks in Structural Engineering« (NHRE) is designed for students aiming to excel in engineering under challenging conditions like earthquakes. This internationally focused program equips students with modern tools to assess natural hazards, model and simulate scenarios, and conduct thorough risk analyses. In NHRE, students gain essential skills to become innovative engineers in dealing with natural hazards such as earthquakes, floods, and storms. The curriculum covers a range of study subjects, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to tackle real-world challenges with confidence and expertise.

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

Language proficiency is an important factor in academic success. Since English is the sole language of instruction at the Graduate School in Structural Engineering, all applicants seeking admission must possess an adequate knowledge of written and spoken English as a prerequisite to admission. Regardless of country of origin or of citizenship status, applicants will be required to provide proof of proficiency in the English language based on one of the two following forms: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) A minimum score of 85 on the Internet-based test of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The institution code for the Bauhaus University Weimar is 8968. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) A minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no other component score less than 6.0 is required on the test of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Qualification Requirements

All applicants have to hold a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. The minimum qualification for admission to this programme is normally a »Bachelor of Science« degree in civil engineering or an equivalent university degree, a degree from a college of public administration, or a degree from a government or accredited professional school. The examination committee must ensure that the candidate's prior degree is equivalent to that of the Bachelor's programme in civil engineering. If not, the examination committee may attach additional conditions for admission, which the candidate must meet. The final grade for the first professionally qualifying »Bachelor of Science« degree should generally be 2.5 (acc. to German system) or better. If the first university degree is not based on a final academic project, the applicant must submit other academic work they have produced.

Document Requirements

You are requested to submit the following application documents to uni-assist only: A completed »Application Form for Admission to Studies«. Include an up-to-date curriculum vitae, including all information up to the time of application. A legally certified copy of your upper/higher secondary school diploma or leaving certificate. If national examinations are given in your country, submit also a legally certified copy of the certificate from the »Examining Board« showing subjects taken and grades earned. If your original documents were not issued in English or German language, please provide in addition to them legally certified English or German translations. A legally certified copy of your Bachelor’s degree certificate. If your original document was not issued in English or German language, please provide in addition to it a legally certified English or German translation. A legally certified copy of your credit/mark sheets showing clearly subjects taken and grades earned during your Bachelor’s studies. If your original credit/mark sheets were not issued in English or German language, please provide in addition to them a legally certified English or German translations. In case no Bachelor thesis is written in your Bachelor's degree and not mentioned in your transcript of records, please submit your Bachelor's thesis or an equivalent project done during your Bachelor studies. A proof of English language proficiency.