Overview
The Universities of Edinburgh (UK), Ghent (Belgium) and Lund (Sweden) submitted a winning proposal for an Erasmus Mundus Master Course in Fire Safety Engineering. The initiative is carried by Prof. Bart Merci (Ghent University, co-ordinator), Prof. Jose Torero (University of Edinburgh) and Prof. Robert Jönsson (Lund University).
The curriculum concerns a two-year programme. The classes in the first semester, covering basic topics in Fire Safety Engineering (FSE), can be attended in Ghent or Edinburgh. All students spend the second semester in Lund, where emphasis lies on enclosure fire dynamics, risk analysis and human behaviour. In the third semester, classes are again taught in Ghent (for general FSE) or Edinburgh (with focus on structural engineering in the context of FSE). The fourth semester is devoted to the Master’s thesis, hosted by one or more of the three institutes.
The programme starts for the first time in September 2010.
The Master of Science in Fire Safety Engineering is a co-operation between:
- Ghent University (Belgium)
- University of Edinburgh (UK)
- Lund University (Sweden)
Study Programme
The global structure of the EMMC is shown in the figure below. The 2-year course consists of four semesters of 30 ECTS-credits each. The mobility structure, with possible change in study location after each semester, gives the students the opportunity to gain from the strengths and expertise of each of the three universities.
The first semester, covering basic topics in fire safety engineering, is taught in Ghent or Edinburgh. All students spend the second semester in Lund, with emphasis on enclosure fire dynamics, risk analysis and human behaviour. The third semester is again taught in Ghent (for general FSE) or Edinburgh (with focus on fire and structures engineering in the context of FSE). The fourth semester is devoted to the Master’s thesis, hosted by one or more of the three institutes.
Application and Admission
The minimum graduate admission requirements are:
- A Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution (minimum 3 years full-time study or 180 ECTS credits) in civil / structural / mechanical / electrical / chemical / industrial engineering, material sciences, chemistry, physics, applied physics, architecture, urbanism and spatial planning or a related discipline. Students in their last year of such a Bachelor programme will however also be considered.
- Sufficient English language ability. English language ability is a basic requirement, therefore the applicants must provide us one of the following certificates as a proof of their knowledge:
An official certificate from your university stating that the standard language of instruction in your Bachelor and/or Master degree was English (if applicable);
or a recent (= maximum two years old) TOEFL Certificate: minimum score is 570 (paper-based), or 87 (internet-based) or higher. The institution code for Ghent University is 2643;
or a ‘test report form’ (TRF) from IELTS, maximum two years old, with a minimum score of 6.5;
or a recent First Certificate in English of the University of Cambridge;
or a recent Certificate of a University Language Centre testifying that the student masters the necessary knowledge of English to function academically (specify CEF-level) - The minimum CEF-level is C1.
Pre-selection and admission decisions are based on a combination of factors, including academic degrees and records, a motivation statement, letters of recommendation, test scores, language skills and relevant work experience, if any.
The most important criteria are:
- obtained degrees. Applicants are also recommended to provide additional information (short course description, course credits) on the modules they have taken during their previous studies, especially in the fields of thermodynamics, physics, chemistry, mathematics;
- a transcript of records;
- a certificate of English language ability;
- a motivation statement;
- any relevant publications, dissertation, project work;
- letters of reference.
Tuition Fee
The tuition fee for European students is set to € 6,000 /year. This amount covers all classes and an Insurance scheme. Students are expected to finance their accommodation, insurances, living and travel costs themselves.
European-students with Erasmus Mundus scholarship (Cat.B) only pay a tuition fee of € 4,000 (the remaining € 2,000 of the tuition fee is waivered as per EACEA-guidelines).
Scholarship
The Erasmus Mundus-scholarship for European students is considered as a “financial contribution”. Over 2 years, the total amount of the scholarship is € 20,000. This amount of € 20,000 includes a contribution to the EMMC participation costs of € 4,000 per year (covering the annual tuition fees), and monthly installments of € 500 per month.
Deadline for Application is: 15 April 2010
Further information about this programme and its application can be found with the below link: http://www.imfse.ugent.be/index.asp?p=620&a=620
Erasmus Mundus IMFSE Administrator: Elise Meerburg
Ghent University
Department of Flow, Heat and Combustion Mechanics
IR03 St. Pietersnieuwstraat 41
B-9000 GHENT,
Belgium
E-mail: IMFSE@UGent.be
Erasmus Mundus IMFSE Coordinator: Prof. dr. ir. Bart Merci
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
The Universities of Edinburgh (UK), Ghent (Belgium) and Lund (Sweden) submitted a winning proposal for an Erasmus Mundus Master Course in Fire Safety Engineering. The initiative is carried by Prof. Bart Merci (Ghent University, co-ordinator), Prof. Jose Torero (University of Edinburgh) and Prof. Robert Jönsson (Lund University).
The curriculum concerns a two-year programme. The classes in the first semester, covering basic topics in Fire Safety Engineering (FSE), can be attended in Ghent or Edinburgh. All students spend the second semester in Lund, where emphasis lies on enclosure fire dynamics, risk analysis and human behaviour. In the third semester, classes are again taught in Ghent (for general FSE) or Edinburgh (with focus on structural engineering in the context of FSE). The fourth semester is devoted to the Master’s thesis, hosted by one or more of the three institutes.
The programme starts for the first time in September 2010.
The Master of Science in Fire Safety Engineering is a co-operation between:
- Ghent University (Belgium)
- University of Edinburgh (UK)
- Lund University (Sweden)
Study Programme
The global structure of the EMMC is shown in the figure below. The 2-year course consists of four semesters of 30 ECTS-credits each. The mobility structure, with possible change in study location after each semester, gives the students the opportunity to gain from the strengths and expertise of each of the three universities.
The first semester, covering basic topics in fire safety engineering, is taught in Ghent or Edinburgh. All students spend the second semester in Lund, with emphasis on enclosure fire dynamics, risk analysis and human behaviour. The third semester is again taught in Ghent (for general FSE) or Edinburgh (with focus on fire and structures engineering in the context of FSE). The fourth semester is devoted to the Master’s thesis, hosted by one or more of the three institutes.
Application and Admission
The minimum graduate admission requirements are:
- A Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution (minimum 3 years full-time study or 180 ECTS credits) in civil / structural / mechanical / electrical / chemical / industrial engineering, material sciences, chemistry, physics, applied physics, architecture, urbanism and spatial planning or a related discipline. Students in their last year of such a Bachelor programme will however also be considered.
- Sufficient English language ability. English language ability is a basic requirement, therefore the applicants must provide us one of the following certificates as a proof of their knowledge:
An official certificate from your university stating that the standard language of instruction in your Bachelor and/or Master degree was English (if applicable);
or a recent (= maximum two years old) TOEFL Certificate: minimum score is 570 (paper-based), or 87 (internet-based) or higher. The institution code for Ghent University is 2643;
or a ‘test report form’ (TRF) from IELTS, maximum two years old, with a minimum score of 6.5;
or a recent First Certificate in English of the University of Cambridge;
or a recent Certificate of a University Language Centre testifying that the student masters the necessary knowledge of English to function academically (specify CEF-level) - The minimum CEF-level is C1.
Pre-selection and admission decisions are based on a combination of factors, including academic degrees and records, a motivation statement, letters of recommendation, test scores, language skills and relevant work experience, if any.
The most important criteria are:
- obtained degrees. Applicants are also recommended to provide additional information (short course description, course credits) on the modules they have taken during their previous studies, especially in the fields of thermodynamics, physics, chemistry, mathematics;
- a transcript of records;
- a certificate of English language ability;
- a motivation statement;
- any relevant publications, dissertation, project work;
- letters of reference.
Tuition Fee
The tuition fee for European students is set to € 6,000 /year. This amount covers all classes and an Insurance scheme. Students are expected to finance their accommodation, insurances, living and travel costs themselves.
European-students with Erasmus Mundus scholarship (Cat.B) only pay a tuition fee of € 4,000 (the remaining € 2,000 of the tuition fee is waivered as per EACEA-guidelines).
Scholarship
The Erasmus Mundus-scholarship for European students is considered as a “financial contribution”. Over 2 years, the total amount of the scholarship is € 20,000. This amount of € 20,000 includes a contribution to the EMMC participation costs of € 4,000 per year (covering the annual tuition fees), and monthly installments of € 500 per month.
Deadline for Application is: 15 April 2010
Further information about this programme and its application can be found with the below link: http://www.imfse.ugent.be/index.asp?p=620&a=620
Erasmus Mundus IMFSE Administrator: Elise Meerburg
Ghent University
Department of Flow, Heat and Combustion Mechanics
IR03 St. Pietersnieuwstraat 41
B-9000 GHENT,
Belgium
E-mail: IMFSE@UGent.be
Erasmus Mundus IMFSE Coordinator: Prof. dr. ir. Bart Merci
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
2 comments:
Wow! I didn't know that there is a course about fire safety. It's good to have them in this time of industrialization. Many building are pooping out everywhere without taking enough fire safety knowledge. Hope everyone will can see its importance.
By the way. Can I post here about Fire Safety: It's All About Prevention.
Hope it helps. Thank you.
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