The Erasmus Mundus International Master in Risk Assessment and Management of Civil Infrastructures (NORISK) is a specialized one-year master's program designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in the assessment, management, reliability, and risk analysis of civil infrastructures. The program is a collaboration between four prestigious European universities: University of Minho (Portugal), Polytechnic University of Catalonia (Spain), University of La Rochelle (France), and University of Padova (Italy).
NORISK focuses on providing students with hands-on learning experiences, cutting-edge research opportunities, and industry collaborations, preparing them to address real-world challenges in infrastructure management. The program emphasizes sustainability, resilience, and digitalization, aiming to produce professionals capable of optimizing and managing critical infrastructures such as energy, transport, communications, water, health, and national security systems.
NORISK Programme Summary
- Duration: 1 year
- Host Institutions:
- University of Minho (Portugal)
- Polytechnic University of Catalonia (Spain)
- University of La Rochelle (France)
- University of Padova (Italy)
- Degree Awarded: Joint Master's degree in Risk Assessment and Management of Civil Infrastructures
- Fields of Study: Assessment, management, reliability, and risk analysis of civil infrastructures
- Scholarship Available: Yes
- Funding - :
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Contribution to travel and installation costs
- Monthly €1400 subsistence allowance
- Specializations: Sustainability, resilience, digitalization, and optimization of critical infrastructures
- Mobility: Required mobility between the partner universities
Eligiblity Criteria
To be eligible for Erasmus Mundus International Masters in Risk Assessment and Management of Civil Infrastructures (NORISK) , you need to meet the following criteria:
1. Educational Background: A bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical, electrical, civil, environmental, architectural, etc.) or in sciences (physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, operations) or in economics with an engineering background. Other degrees (e.g., architecture, law, business, social sciences) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
2. Academic Excellence: A strong academic record, typically a high GPA, and/or relevant research experience.
3. Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English, as the program is conducted in English. If your previous studies were in English, an official letter from your university confirming this can be used as proof; see details here.
4. Application Deadline: Bachelor's degree must be awarded before September 15 of the academic year the program starts.
Application Guidelines
Applications for the academic year 2025/2026 are will be open soon!
The opportunities to apply are grouped into three calls, as shown on this webpage. Note that the EU Scholarships will only be available during the first call, so it is important to submit applications within this call, if funding by EU is sought. NORISK also provides Consortium Scholarships. Most of the Consortium Scholarships will be available during the first call.
Application Documents
Upon application, students must provide:
Letter of motivation between 1500 and 5000 characters
Detailed Curriculum Vitae in European format
Certificates and diplomas from previous universities studies;
Transcripts of records including grades and course syllabus from previous university studies;
English proficiency certificates;
Certificates of relevant work experience and other professional certificates, if any;
Two recommendation letters (sent by the applicant directly through the application portal);
Proof of residence (issued within 12 months before the submission deadline) – only for the first call
Application Deadlines
1st Call: January 15, 2025 at 23:59
2nd Call: April 30, 2025 at 23:59
3rd Call: June 1, 2025 at 23:59
• You can find further information about admission requirements and procedures on this webpage
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