ABOUT US
The Master's degree programme NHRE (Natural Hazards and Risks in Structural Engineering) is dedicated to the challenge of protecting engineering structures against the effects of extreme natural hazards. The focus is on teaching skills to analyse hazards, develop engineering responses to control risks and use these responsibly. Graduates learn to critically assess the effects of human behaviour and of science and technology, particularly with regard to sustainability and resource consumption. The programme emphasises the key role of civil engineering in the mitigation of natural disasters and continuously explores current methods to assess and reduce the vulnerability of built environments. As part of AGEP, NHRE also facilitates interdisciplinary networking with other international degree programmes to promote a comprehensive exchange and broader perspectives with regard to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
| 2009/10 | Start of the Master's programme »Natural Hazards and Risks in Structural Engineering (NHRE)«, funding for scholarships as part of the DAAD EPOS programme |
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| 2014 | Membership of the Master's programme "Natural Hazards and Risks in Structural Engineering (NHRE)" in the AGEP association |
| 2016 | Successful reapplication for DAAD-EPOS funding for the degree programme »Natural Hazards and Risks in Structural Engineering (NHRE)« |
| 2017 | Reaccreditation of the Master's programme »Natural Hazards and Risks in Structural Engineering (NHRE)« |
| 2023 | Reaccreditation of the Master's programme »Natural Hazards and Risks in Structural Engineering (NHRE)« |
| 2023 | Successful reapplication for DAAD-EPOS funding for the degree programme »Natural Hazards and Risks in Structural Engineering (NHRE)« |
AGEP
Our programme »Natural Hazards and Risks in Structural Engineering« is member of the Association of Postgraduate Programmes with Special Relevance to Developing Countries (AGEP) since 2014.
The AGEP (Working group of postgraduate study programmes with special relevance for developing countries) is an association of over 50 German postgraduate degree programmes in the fields of natural sciences, engineering, regional, environmental and agricultural sciences, social sciences, economics and human medicine. What unites these programmes is their common mission to promote sustainable development in the participants' home countries and to train students to become change agents in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Through the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), selected participants from developing countries are offered scholarships for these programmes. This opportunity enables them to participate in high-quality research projects, benefit from the research infrastructure, expertise and resources of German universities and research institutions and promote intercultural exchange and collaboration between researchers from different countries. This can lead to a deeper understanding of global research issues.
After graduating, former programme participants often work in international networks to overcome country- or region-specific challenges. The aim of the EPOS programme and the AGEP network programmes is to improve the career prospects of graduates and enable them to initiate and support development processes in their home countries more effectively.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)
The goal of the NHRE Master's degree program is to obtain a Master of Science degree in the field of natural hazards and their effects on engineering structures. The course provides a solid technical foundation in structural engineering and focuses on engineering solutions for risk control and mitigation in the case of natural hazards.
In view of the global relevance of the topic - reinforced by climate change - there is a special focus on the qualification of engineers from developing countries in order to prepare them for responsible tasks in their home countries. High-performing female applicants are particularly welcome. The establishment of cooperation with international alumni and departments at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is another central aspect of the program.
The program contributes to the achievement of several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by promoting inclusive education, empowering women, supporting resilient infrastructure, developing climate action and building global partnerships (Goals 4, 5, 10, 11, 17).
- Specific features:
- Practical projects on real buildings and current research topics strengthen expertise and social skills
- From the outset, project-related presentations promote independent work
- The curriculum takes interdisciplinary aspects into account and includes customization options
- Students' English and German language skills are improved
- Content is tailored to the participants' home countries, which increases the authenticity of the projects.Project work strengthens professional, team and responsibility skills
- High degree of interculturality and promotes tolerance and diversity
- Supplementary courses such as the Bauhaus Summer School and cooperation with institutions (e.g. GFZ Potsdam) enrich the course
- »Special Projects« offer selected students the opportunity to work in the field in their home countries