Program Overview
The Structural Engineering at Seattle University is a MSc 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 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
- Duration: 9 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 606 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 606 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Seattle, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Structural Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Structural Analysis
- Earthquake Engineering
- Building Systems
- Performance-Based Design
- Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design
- Prestressed Concrete Design
- Advanced Steel Design
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements
- Completed application for graduate admission and a non-refundable $55 application fee (fee waived for Seattle University current students and alumni).
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited four-year program or its equivalent.
- Minimum 3.00 GPA in last 90 quarter/60 semester credits. Applicants with GPA below minimum requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Applicants from other related disciplines may be eligible following completion of pre-requisite courses with a grade of 3.00 or higher (on a 4.00 scale) in each.
- Official Graduate Records Examination (GRE) scores. Requirement waived for Seattle University current students and alumni.
- Two letters of recommendation, at least one should be from a university faculty professor.
- Applicants for whom English is a non-native language must demonstrate English proficiency regardless of English language studies, residence in the United States or an English-speaking country, or immigration status. Graduate applicants with a baccalaureate or higher degree from recognized colleges in the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia and who have continued to reside in countries where English is the primary language for at least two years prior to applying to Seattle University will have this requirement waived. English proficiency may be met with an official TOEFL score of 92 (IBT) or 580(PBT); the IELTS exam with a minimum score of 7.0; PTE score of 62.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 606 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 606 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 606 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 606 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Seattle 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.
About Seattle University
Seattle University
Seattle, United States
Seattle University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 9 months
