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MScRestricted admission
Master
Natural Hazards and Risks in Structural Engineering (NHRE)
Winter: Jul 15, 2026
Duration
4 semesters
Language
English
EURTuition
Free (220 EUR/sem)
Intake
Winter
About Natural Hazards and Risks in Structural Engineering (NHRE)
Bauhaus University Weimar (HS Bauhaus) is a renowned institution known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education. One of its notable courses is Natural Hazards and Risks in Structural Engineering (NHRE), which focuses on understanding and mitigating the impact of natural disasters on infrastructure. This course equips students with the knowledge and skills to assess and design structures that can withstand natural hazards such as earthquakes, floods, and landslides. With a strong emphasis on practical applications and real-world scenarios, NHRE prepares students to address the growing challenges of climate change and urban development. The course also offers opportunities for research and collaboration with industry partners, making it a valuable and relevant program for aspiring structural engineers.
Specialization
Modules: Structural engineering + hazard and risks, Structural Mechanics, Applied Mathematics and informatics
Fields of study
Civil Engineering(Engineering)
How to apply
Channeluni_assist
Modeonline
Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Natural Hazards and Risks in Structural Engineering (NHRE) at Bauhaus University Weimar (HS Bauhaus)
English language
IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
Public info
Reading
6
Writing
6
Listening
6
Speaking
6
Public info
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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).
German language
Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5
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Prerequisites
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Academic Degree
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.
English language proficiency
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).
All photocopies of documents that need to be enclosed with your application must be legally certified.You can apply online only. Please do not send documents.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Natural Hazards and Risks in Structural Engineering (NHRE)
Programme-specific documents
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.
All photocopies of documents that need to be included with your application must be legally certified. Legally certified photocopies of documents can be obtained in Germany from sources like, e.g., city halls, district courts or public notaries. Secondary schools and universities are permitted to make legally certified photocopies of their own documents only. In countries outside Germany, legally certified photocopies may be obtained from the German foreign missions or the respective country’s authorities which are authorised to legally certify photocopies. A photocopy of a legally certified photocopy must always be legalized again. You can apply online only. Please do not send documents. Also, do not send original documents, since the university cannot be held responsible for the possible loss or damage of such documents.
Standard documents (most universities also require)
- Completed online application form
- Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
- Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
- English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- German language certificate (if required by the programme)
- Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Passport copy
- APS certificate (required for India, China, Vietnam, Pakistan applicants)
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Step-by-step guide to applying for Natural Hazards and Risks in Structural Engineering (NHRE) at Bauhaus University Weimar (HS Bauhaus)
Application procedure
Online-Application, Deadline: until 15th July without DAAD-scholarship / until 15th October one year before with DAAD-scholarship
Selection process
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Application quick facts
Apply via
uni_assist
Mode
online
Application fee
75 EUR
Estimated time
Varies by programme
Complexity
Varies
Address
Please send your application to this address *:
uni-assist eV
11507 Berlin
GERMANY
- You can also use this address for courier services or registered mail. If your postal service provider does not accept the address, please address your shipment to uni-assist eV, Geneststrasse 5, 10829 Berlin. The duration of the shipment is not extended by this.
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Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
220 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,344 – 12,344 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.
Additional fee information
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Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)
Acceptance rate
44%
4 accepted out of 9 total applications
Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
1.99
Avg. accepted grade
German scale
1.60
Best admitted grade
German scale
2.29
Avg. rejected grade
German scale
Based on 9 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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