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Coastal Hazards, Risks, Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation
Erasmus Mundus
Master’s Degree
Spain, The Netherlands and Portugal
Applications for the 2027 - 2029 edition will open in November 2026


Fifth COASTHazar cohort started
The fifth COASTHazar cohort (2026–2028) has started its studies at the University of Cantabria in Santander, Spain! This year we welcome a smaller group of students from around the world. This edition is smaller than previous ones, because no full Erasmus Mundus scholarships were available for this intake. That makes us all the more proud of the students who chose to join the programme. Coming from Southeast Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East, they bring a wide r


Third COASTHazar cohort graduates in Delft
The third cohort of COASTHazar students (2024–2026) has graduated! On 18 September 2026, 22 COASTHazar graduates received their diplomas at IHE Delft. They took the stage together with graduates of the Research MSc in Water and Sustainable Development and three other Erasmus Mundus programmes. IHE Delft Rector Graham Jewitt opened the ceremony by urging the graduates to "seize the opportunity to make impact. It is critically important that young voices are heard." IHE Delft P


COASTHazar applications still open for EU students
The COASTHazar Erasmus Mundus master's programme is still open for applications from EU students, to whom we can still offer the reduced tuition fee of €3,000 (excl. VAT) for the entire two-year programme. The applications are only open to EU students. The full academic admission requirements are listed on the Admission Requirements page. Application details can be found on the Application page. When asked how you plan to finance your studies, select the reduced tuition fee s


Experiencing the Delta Works with Stong Winds
The 4th COASTHazar cohort (2025-2027) experienced the Delta Works in the Southwest of the Netherlands with strong winds. As part of the second semester at IHE Delft, the COASTHazar students visited the Delta Works in the southwest of the Netherlands. The excursion took place under stormy conditions, offering a fitting reminder of the forces that have shaped Dutch water management for centuries. The Netherlands has a long history of protecting its low-lying landscapes from flo

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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