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Coastal Hazards, Risks, Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation
Erasmus Mundus
Master’s Degree
Spain, The Netherlands and Portugal
Applications for COASTHazar 2026 - 2028 edition are open!
*Vacancies are for self-funded students only, with a reduced tuition fee of €16.605 for the entire programme.


Friendship NGO Joins COASTHazar
The non-governmental organisation (NGO) Friendship from Bangladesh has joined the COASTHazar Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programme as an Associated Partner, strengthening the programme’s link to real-world challenges in climate vulnerable coastal regions. Through its work in remote coastal and riverine areas of Bangladesh, Friendship has developed innovative approaches to addressing climate change impacts, including rising sea levels, stronger cyclones, and environmental d


COASTHazar Proposal for Grant Renewal
The COASTHazar consortium has officially submitted a grant renewal proposal to the European Commission to support four additional student intakes. The proposal reflects the valuable lessons learned during the first grant period and introduces several small adjustments aimed at strengthening the programme and enhancing the experience for future cohorts. A new set of Associated Partners has been included in the revised programme as well. The proposal highlights the strong impac


Third COASTHazar cohort finishes semester in Portugal
Congratulations to the COASTHazar students of the 2024–2026 cohort on completing their third semester, at the University of Algarve in Portugal. With this they finish the taught part of the master’s programme. After a well-deserved Christmas break, they will embark on their thesis research, with most students collaborating with Associated Partners such as Deltares and IH Cantabria.


Applications for COASTHazar 2026 - 2028 edition open!
The applications for the COASTHazar Erasmus Mundus Joint MSc programme edition 2026-2028 are now open. The application deadline is 30 April 2026. Please visit the application page for more information. For the 2026 – 2028 edition, no Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available. The programme is open for self-funded applicants only, but the programme can offer a reduced tuition fee. For more information on the tuition fee and other funding opportunities, please visit the fe

A 4 Semesters long international postgraduate programme, with 120 ECTS credit units.
A 4 Semesters long international postgraduate programme, with 120 ECTS credit units.

Runs between Universidad de Cantabria (Santander, Spain), IHE Delft (The Netherlands) and University of Algarve (Faro, Portugal).

Provides students with top knowledge and skills on coastal hazards, risk assessment, climate change impacts and climate adaptation and mitigation.
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