The activities of the ROSE School are focused on research and advanced training in the field of seismic risk reduction. They encompass the fields of structural and geotechnical engineering, structural dynamics, engineering seismology, probability and statistics, advanced numerical analysis and state-of-the-art experimental testing techniques.
In terms of advanced training, the ROSE School foresees a set of training and research programmes jointly awarded by the University of Pavia and the University School of Advanced Studies IUSS Pavia. This refers specifically to the ROSE doctoral programme in Earthquake Engineering, the ROSE Master’s in Earthquake Engineering, a second-level Master’s degree (formally known as Post-Master’s Vocational Programme), and the ROSE Graduate degree in Civil Engineering for Mitigation of Risk from Natural Hazards, a first-level Master’s degree, all of which are jointly offered by the University of Pavia and IUSS Pavia.

ROSE Master’s Programme

The ROSE Master’s Programme is designed to develop professionals with robust scientific and practical expertise in the field of Earthquake Engineering. The ROSE Master’s also includes an internship period at affiliated institutions, allowing students to apply the knowledge acquired in a professional context.

  • One-year program consisting of two semesters of coursework
  • Five tuition-waivers funded by EUCENTRE and GEM are currently available
  • Applications are open until 15th October, 2025

ROSE PhD Programme

The ROSE PhD programme in Earthquake Engineering aims to train graduates and professionals with strong scientific and professional capabilities, aware of the cultural, technical and management contents related to the understanding and management of the extreme situations caused by seismic hazard.

  • 36-month full-time
  • A total of eight positions with full scholarships
  • Applications closed on 16th June, 2025

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