Natural Hazards and Risks in Structural Engineering (NHRE)

This English-language master's trains students to address structural engineering challenges under natural hazards such as earthquakes, floods, and storms. The programme combines modelling, simulation, risk analysis, and disaster-related structural engineering in an international setting.

Academic requirements

If the first university degree is not based on a final academic project, the applicants must submit other academic work they have produced.

Minimum GPA

2.5 or better on the German grading scale.

English requirements

The official application page requires English at CEFR B2. Accepted proof includes native-speaker qualification from an English-speaking country, TOEFL iBT 85 or higher, IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each section, Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE), or another equivalent certificate such as PTE.

Accepted bachelor fields

Applicants need a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field. The official application page states that, as a rule, a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or an equivalent degree from a recognised institution is required.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

340.20 EUR for first-semester students and new enrolments in summer semester 2026 according to the current official university semester-contribution page.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 340.20 EUR for first-semester students and new enrolments in summer semester 2026 according to the current official university semester-contribution page.

The official programme pages state that graduates are prepared for innovative engineering work in earthquake, flood, and wind engineering, with careers in planning, construction, and structural risk analysis under natural hazards. Alumni examples on the official page include doctoral research and specialised structural engineering careers.

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