International Master of Science in Fire Safety Engineering
With our international Master’s programme in Fire Safety Engineering, we prepare students for professional activities within the evolving field of fire safety engineering. Thanks to the joint expertise of three partners with a leading role in FSE research and education in Europe, our students obtain a broad and high-level knowledge. Each term, our students can choose to study at a different partner institution.
EUR-ACE® Master (EURopean ACcredited Engineering Master)
The EUR-ACE label was accredited to this programme by the Commission des titres d’ingénieur (CTI), under the auspices of the European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education (ENAEE).
EUR-ACE® is a framework and accreditation system that provides a set of standards that identifies high-quality engineering degree programmes in Europe and abroad.
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Off to a good start
After graduation
The student takes the general courses in accordance with the mobility scheme as approved by the Management Board, according to the following possibilities:
- The first semester can be taken at Ghent University or University of Edinburgh (Scotland)
- The second semester is offered by Lund University (Sweden)
- The third semester can be taken at Ghent University or at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (Spain)
- The fourth semester can be taken at each partner university (Ghent University, University of Edinburgh, Lund University or Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya), or at one of the associated partners
More information: https://www.imfse.be
- Students in the first semester at Ghent University take up all courses from the first master's year (1 in column MT1, 24 ECTS) and 6 ECTS elective courses (following the modules below)
- Students in the third semester at Ghent University take up all courses from the second master's year (2 in column MT1, 24 ECTS) and 6 ECTS elective courses (following the modules below)
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Filip Verplaetsen
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Tarek Beji
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Steven Verstockt
|
3
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Georgios Maragkos
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Bart Merci
|
3
|
|
-
Students in the first semester at Ghent University:
- one course from this module and one course from the Boadening Elective Courses (1.1.2.)
- Students with a structural/civil engineering background: subscribe to Design for Structural Fire Resistance (E051512)
- Students with another background: subscribe to Analysis of Structures (E051511)
-
Students in the third semester at Ghent University:
- Subscribe to Design for Structural Fire Resistance (E051512)
- Subscribe either to Applications of Advanced Structural Fire Engineering (E051620) or to an elective from the Broadening Electives Courses (1.1.2.).
- If Design for Structural Fire Resistance (E051512) was already taken in the first semester: subscribe to Applications of Advanced Structural Fire Engineering (E051620) and to an elective from the Broadening Electives Courses (1.1.2.).
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Andrea Franchini
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Emmanuel Annerel
|
3
|
|
Subscribe to no more than 3 credit units from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Petra Andries
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Alexander Snegirev
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Karel Lambert
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Bart Merci
|
3
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Rory Hadden
|
10
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Stephen Welch
|
5
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Ricky Carvel
|
5
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Angus Law
|
5
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Simon Smith
|
5
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Håkan Frantzich
|
8
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Nils Johansson
|
9
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Enrico Ronchi
|
8
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Jonathan Wahlqvist
|
5
|
|
The student takes the general courses in accordance with the mobility scheme as approved by the Management Board, according to the following possibilities:
- The first semester can be taken at Ghent University or University of Edinburgh (Scotland)
- The second semester is offered by Lund University (Sweden)
- The third semester can be taken at Ghent University or at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (Spain)
- The fourth semester can be taken at each partner university (Ghent University, University of Edinburgh, Lund University or Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya), or at one of the associated partners
More information: https://www.imfse.be
- Students in the first semester at Ghent University take up all courses from the first master's year (1 in column MT1, 24 ECTS) and 6 ECTS elective courses (following the modules below)
- Students in the third semester at Ghent University take up all courses from the second master's year (2 in column MT1, 24 ECTS) and 6 ECTS elective courses (following the modules below)
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Christian Gryspeert
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Bart Merci
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Jan De Saedeleer
|
3
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Emmanuel Annerel
|
3
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Patrick van Hees
|
6
|
|
-
Students in the first semester at Ghent University:
- one course from this module and one course from the Boadening Elective Courses (1.1.2.)
- Students with a structural/civil engineering background: subscribe to Design for Structural Fire Resistance (E051512)
- Students with another background: subscribe to Analysis of Structures (E051511)
-
Students in the third semester at Ghent University:
- Subscribe to Design for Structural Fire Resistance (E051512)
- Subscribe either to Applications of Advanced Structural Fire Engineering (E051620) or to an elective from the Broadening Electives Courses (1.1.2.).
- If Design for Structural Fire Resistance (E051512) was already taken in the first semester: subscribe to Applications of Advanced Structural Fire Engineering (E051620) and to an elective from the Broadening Electives Courses (1.1.2.).
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Emmanuel Annerel
|
3
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Ruben Van Coile
|
3
|
|
Subscribe to no more than 3 credit units from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Petra Andries
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Alexander Snegirev
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Karel Lambert
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Bart Merci
|
3
|
|
Students taking the third semester at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, take all 4 courses mentioned hereafter, as well as one elective course.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Eulalia Planas
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Elsa Pastor
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Alba Àgueda
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Elsa Pastor
|
6
|
|
Subscribe to 6 credit units from the following list.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Jose Julian Rodellar
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Raúl Benítez
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Jordi Olivella
|
6
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
2
|
sem 2
|
en
|
|
30
|
|
The student takes the general courses in accordance with the mobility scheme as approved by the Management Board, according to the following possibilities:
- The first semester can be taken at Ghent University or University of Edinburgh (Scotland)
- The second semester is offered by Lund University (Sweden)
- The third semester can be taken at Ghent University or at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (Spain)
- The fourth semester can be taken at each partner university (Ghent University, University of Edinburgh, Lund University or Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya), or at one of the associated partners
More information: https://www.imfse.be
- Students in the first semester at Ghent University take up all courses from the first master's year (1 in column MT1, 24 ECTS) and 6 ECTS elective courses (following the modules below)
- Students in the third semester at Ghent University take up all courses from the second master's year (2 in column MT1, 24 ECTS) and 6 ECTS elective courses (following the modules below)
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Filip Verplaetsen
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Tarek Beji
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Steven Verstockt
|
3
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Georgios Maragkos
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Bart Merci
|
3
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Christian Gryspeert
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Bart Merci
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Jan De Saedeleer
|
3
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Emmanuel Annerel
|
3
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Patrick van Hees
|
6
|
|
-
Students in the first semester at Ghent University:
- one course from this module and one course from the Boadening Elective Courses (1.1.2.)
- Students with a structural/civil engineering background: subscribe to Design for Structural Fire Resistance (E051512)
- Students with another background: subscribe to Analysis of Structures (E051511)
-
Students in the third semester at Ghent University:
- Subscribe to Design for Structural Fire Resistance (E051512)
- Subscribe either to Applications of Advanced Structural Fire Engineering (E051620) or to an elective from the Broadening Electives Courses (1.1.2.).
- If Design for Structural Fire Resistance (E051512) was already taken in the first semester: subscribe to Applications of Advanced Structural Fire Engineering (E051620) and to an elective from the Broadening Electives Courses (1.1.2.).
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Andrea Franchini
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Emmanuel Annerel
|
3
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Ruben Van Coile
|
3
|
|
Subscribe to no more than 3 credit units from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Petra Andries
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Alexander Snegirev
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Karel Lambert
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Bart Merci
|
3
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Rory Hadden
|
10
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Stephen Welch
|
5
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Ricky Carvel
|
5
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Angus Law
|
5
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Simon Smith
|
5
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Håkan Frantzich
|
8
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Nils Johansson
|
9
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Enrico Ronchi
|
8
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Jonathan Wahlqvist
|
5
|
|
Students taking the third semester at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, take all 4 courses mentioned hereafter, as well as one elective course.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Eulalia Planas
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Elsa Pastor
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Alba Àgueda
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Elsa Pastor
|
6
|
|
Subscribe to 6 credit units from the following list.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Jose Julian Rodellar
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Raúl Benítez
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Jordi Olivella
|
6
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
2
|
sem 2
|
en
|
|
30
|
|
Competence field 1: Competency in one or more scientific disciplines
- Possess advanced, theoretically profound, knowledge of the own engineering discipline and the ability to apply this knowledge in a creative and critical way to new, complex problems.
- Be able to design innovative products or processes using appropriate or autonomously developed and validated models and techniques, using recent digital technologies.
- Demonstrate integrative and system-oriented problem-solving thinking under uncertain and conflicting conditions, with attention for the correct level of abstraction.
- Be able to formulate a research question from a complex scientific problem, after in-depth study of relevant and state-of-the-art scientific literature.
- Be able to critically interpret and communicate one's own results in English to both experts and laypersons and defend decisions made.
- Be able to position oneself in, and function within an international team, with an understanding of effective leadership and an awareness of cultural sensitivity.
- Demonstrate a lifelong learning attitude to keep up with the advancements and developments in scientific research in one’s own discipline and continue to develop one's competencies.
- Act according to the principles of research integrity, professional deontology and ethics.
- Demonstrate sustainability thinking, entrepreneurial skills, and pay attention to the role of science, technology and innovation in addressing societal issues from various perspectives, and in an international context.
- Critically reflect on one's own thinking and actions, and act according to the limitations of one's competencies in a conscientious and responsible manner.
- Master and apply knowledge of physics, chemistry, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer to critically analyse the development of fires in the built environment, wildfires or explosions.
- Master and apply knowledge of element methods and dynamics of structures to critically analyse the behaviour of structures in case of fire.
- Master and apply the advanced knowledge of fire or explosion dynamics, smoke dynamics, risk assessment, fire safety legislation and regulations, human behaviour, active and passive fire protection measures, and integrate this to develop a fire safety strategy or performance based fire safety design in the built environment (which can include wildland – urban interface) or for industry fire protection.
- Perform valid computer simulations of the development of fires in the built environment, wildfires or explosions, and of the behaviour of structures in case of fire.
- Perform and critically analyse fire risk assessment and management in an autonomous and flexible manner, based on limited, incomplete, contradictory or redundant data.
- Act in an ethical, professional and social way when developing and presenting a performance based fire safety design.