University of Bologna

International Master’s Degree Program in Historic Building Rehabilitation (HBR)

The need to improve existing buildings for new purposes, and the importance of architectural heritage conservation, are becoming issues of great importance around the world, in the field of rehabilitation of historic buildings. The growing cultural value attributed to the existing building and the economic and environmental benefits associated with its conservation are two crucial topics on this field. Moreover, high-profile skills are required, in order to meet its specific characteristics and constraints.

The HBR (Historic Building Rehabilitation) Programme is an international curriculum of the Masters in Engineering of Building Processes and Systems. It is designed to meet the needs of new professionals, focusing on the critical analysis of the historical heritage, the diagnosis of conservation conditions, the definition of procedures and techniques for consolidation and rehabilitation, by applying new methods and solutions, compatible with the protection of the heritage characters.

The programme is a two-years Master, the courses provided in the first year, are mainly oriented to address basic knowledge on conservation theory of historic buildings, materials and technologies, mechanics of historic masonry and wood structures. In the second year, both compulsory and elective courses are provided on specialized topics, such as Structural Diagnostics, Seismic Assessment and Rehabilitation; Geotechnical Engineering for the Preservation of Historic Buildings; Mineralogical and Petrographic Characterization of Natural and Artificial Stone Materials.

HBR Master Students have the opportunity to obtain a double degree with Tongji University, Shanghai, China (MSc in Architecture and Civil Engineering).


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About The University of Bologna

The Alma Mater Studiorum, the oldest university in the Western world, paves the way for innovation through an increasingly rich programme catalogue, cutting-edge research and a constant and increasingly broad international perspective.

Since its origins in 1088, Alma Mater has been student-centred hosting prominent figures from science and the arts. Based in five campuses (Bologna, Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna, Rimini), with a branch in Buenos Aires, it offers a teaching catalogue diversified and tailored to the needs of present-day society: over 200 degree programmes among its 33 Departments and 11 Schools are offered to over 81,000 students. 5,000 graduates are enrolled in PhDs and 3rd cycle programmes.

As a comprehensive research university Alma Mater invests in the multidisciplinary cross-cultural approach and in the inseparable connection between research and teaching. One of the most active universities leading and participating in European research and academic cooperation projects, Bologna has formed knowledge alliances with industry and public/private organizations. It is a hub of international networks. Beyond its close European links, it enjoys multiple connections with America, Africa, Asia and Australia.

The first decentralized secretariat of the University of Bologna opened at Ravenna on 3 November 1986 and in 2001 the Ravenna Scientific and Teaching Centre was created as part of the Multicampus Project by Bologna University to spread its programme catalogue wider and set up stable research links across the territory.

The Ravenna Campus research activities and programme catalogue have been gradually characterized by its own local features and vocations: the conservation and preservation of cultural heritage and the environmental science fields. The programme catalogue offers 16 degree programmes: 7 first-cycle degrees, 6 second-cycle degrees, 4 international second-cycle degree and 2 five-years single-cycle degrees. Moreover, the Ravenna Campus is equipped with advanced research facilities and expertise offering top-ranking scientific and professional education in several areas of learning.

The Ravenna Campus brings you a lively university scene with roots that go deep into the local territory, and a town that welcomes you with its wealth of history, culture and art.