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Graduate Pathway in Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering

Colorado State University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 28,810 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Degree Pre-Master
Duration 9 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Fort Collins, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Graduate Pathway in Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering at Colorado State University is a Pre-Master programme in Engineering over 9 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Graduate Pathway in Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 9 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: USD 28,810 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
  6. Location: Fort Collins, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Graduate Pathway in Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. A curriculum including CSU credit-bearing courses that may count toward the CSU degree
  2. Work together with leading faculty and students on projects
  3. Integration with domestic and international students
  4. Improve your English and academic study skills
  5. Attend lectures and presentations
  6. English for International Students I (Pathway students only)
  7. Advanced Mechanics of Materials
  8. Intermediate Structural Analysis
  9. English for International Graduate Students (Pathway students only)
  10. Finite Element Method
  11. Fundamentals of Vibrations
  12. Want to earn a graduate degree in the US
  13. Require additional academic preparation to be admitted to CSU
  14. Fall short of meeting the minimum GPA or test score requirements
  15. Need to improve their English language or academic skills and abilities
  16. Want academic, language and cultural support during their studies

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • 4-year degree with a 2.75 GPA
  • TOEFL 70 or IELTS 6.0 or completion of Academic English level 3 with 75% in all graded courses

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 28,810 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students

Tuition fees: USD 28,810 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Colorado State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.