Master of Science in Engineering for Building Retrofitting

Summary

Engineering for Building Retrofitting addresses the topic of the protection, rehabilitation, and enhancement of the existing buildings in terms of structural safety, energy efficiency, quality, and comfort, considering social and economic issues.

This two-year program, taught entirely in English, tackles the specific issue of the rehabilitation of existing buildings with a multi-sectoral integrated approach.

Quick facts

• Degree type: Master of Science
• Duration and credits: 2 Years / 120 CFU
• Class: LM-24 Ingegneria dei Sistemi Edilizi
• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Building Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Engineering. A minimum number of ECTS in the area of structural engineering and building physics is required. For further information, please contact: chiara.calderini@unige.it
• Sede: Genova
• Teaching language: English
• Teaching mode: Lectures and practical activities
• Taxes and fees: From 0 to 3000 euros per year. Find out if you are entitled to scholarships and exemptions
• International partnerships: Student exchange

The University of Genoa offers a wide range of opportunities to international students, who choose to attend a degree course, a PhD or decide to take part in the Erasmus+ programme. You can also personalise your academic path by choosing single teaching units, or by attending the Italian Language and Culture courses. The International Students Office is available to provide further information.

In addition to its two key functions, research and education, UniGe engages in Third Mission activities aimed at spreading culture, knowledge, and transferring research results outside the academic community, thus contributing to the social and cultural growth of the territory.