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International Master of Science in Fire Safety Engineering (IMFSE)

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International Master of Science in Fire Safety Engineering (IMFSE)

The International Master of Science in Fire Safety Engineering (IMFSE) is a 2-year educational programme in the Erasmus+ framework

IMFSE is commonly organized by Ghent University, (Belgium, coordinator) Lund University (Sweden), and the University of Edinburgh (United Kingdom). The programme started for the first time in September 2010. The initiative is carried by professor Bart Merci (Ghent University), professor Patrick van Hees(Lund University) and professor Luke Bisby (The University of Edinburgh). IMFSE also has three r

enowned Associated Partners: The University of Maryland (USA), The University of Queensland (Australia) and ETH Zürich (Switzerland). With annual financial contributions from our 7 sponsors, it has been made possible to create the IMFSE Sponsorship Consortium, which awards IMFSE students with full or partial scholarships. We would like to thank the following sponsoring companies for their support:
ARUP
IFIC
UL
BRE
PROMAT
FPC
FESG

21/08/2026

Awards, awards, awards!

Once again, IMFSE is proud to recognise friends, colleagues and alumni among the awards bestowed by the SFPE Society!

This time we congratulate Simón Santamaria from Stantec for the receival of the Spotlight Award, Arnaud Trouvé from the University of Maryland on becoming an SFPE Fellow and our very own Patrick van Hees from Lund University on earning the much deserved award in recognition of his professional career!

Universiteit Gent

University of Maryland

14/08/2026

IMFSE ONLINE THESIS EVENT ON 16 SEPTEMBER!

Each year, we ask our graduating students to present their thesis research at the annual Celebration Day in July. For those who couldn't be there, we're organising another session of thesis presentations, this time online!

Each student from the Class of 2026 will send in a short presentation. We will play these presentations 4 or 5 at a time with short Q&A intervals.

Join and ask your questions during the Teams meeting on 16 September at 14.30h, Belgian Time!
You can find the link on our website: www.imfse.com/news

Spread the word!

07/08/2026

IMFSE Alumna of the Class of 2024, Maria Binte Mannan has been awarded the SFPE Student Scholar Award!

This prize recognizes outstanding students for their research to advance the science and practice of Fire Safety Engineering. Maria is currently a PhD Candidate at the University of Maryland.

Congratulations Maria!

03/07/2026

Got some spare time this weekend?

Why don't you take a look at the Emmons Invited Plenary Lecture which Professor Bart Merci gave at the latest IAFSS Symposium in La Rochelle!

The Howard W. Emmons Invited Plenary Lectureship is a prestigious recognition of life-long contributions to fire science and engineering. For 2026, this career achievements award was given to our very own programme director.

You can find the link to the video and more info on the award on our website:
www.imfse.be/news

Enjoy!

Faculteit Ingenieurswetenschappen en Architectuur - UGent
Universiteit Gent

01/07/2026

Congratulations to the IMFSE Class of 2026!

Last Friday, we celebrated the succesful completion of the IMFSE programme by another 27 brand new Fire Safety Engineers!

We've had an very warm day - both literally and figuratively - filled with happy reunions, presentation jitters, chatty coffee breaks, many congratulations, and even more thank-yous!

A well meant 'thank you' from our side as well to all the students of this cohort; you've shown great enthusiasm, dedication, commitment and care toward your studies ánd your fellow students.

We wish you all the best of luck!

Industriemuseum Gent
Faculteit Ingenieurswetenschappen en Architectuur - UGent
Universiteit Gent

19/06/2026

IMFSE welcomes VID FireKill and Fire & Risk Alliance to the contributor network!

Our contributor network is invaluable in providing us with the opportunity to support candidate students from all over the world and connecting them to industry partners, even during their studies.

Big thank you to VID FireKill and Fire & Risk Alliance!

08/05/2026

On Friday 26 June 2026, we will celebrate the students graduating from the IMFSE programme in 2026!

After two years of hard studying, frequent travelling and - hopefully - a lot of fun, we’ll send our students off to new adventures. Friends and family of the students are off course invited, but so is anyone who would like to find out more about IMFSE and what our programme is all about.

The event will be held at the lovely Industry Museum in Ghent (Belgium).

Interested? Join by registering via the link on our website:
www.imfse.be/news

20/03/2026

The deadline for applying as a self-funded VISA student is approaching!!!

Students who require a VISA and are prepared and able to fund the costs of joining this 2 year programme can apply until 31 March.

If you want to become a Fire Safety Engineer, submit your file via the OASIS platform BEFORE 1 April!

More info on IMFSE and the application procedure on our website:
www.imfse.be

06/03/2026

On the 24th February the University of Edinburgh was presented with The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education at a ceremony in St James’s Palace.

The University of Edinburgh was awarded the prize for “A world-first Centre for Fire Safety Engineering, conducting internationally significant research and advanced education and training to underpin fire safety design, policy, regulation and innovation throughout the world in both the built and natural environments.”

This recognition encompasses the breadth of the research and teaching in fire safety engineering at Edinburgh including the IMFSE - powerful testament to its global leadership in fire safety.

Congratulations!

24/02/2026

We have 3 full scholarships available for nationals from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Montenegro who are interested in becoming Fire Safety Engineers!

The scholarship includes a tuition fee waiver as well as a monthly instalment of €1400.
Application deadline: 1 April 2026

For detailed information about eligibility, programme structure, and the application process, please visit: www.imfse.com

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