Program Overview
The Structural Engineering at University of California San Diego is a MSc programme in Engineering, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 10,577 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 10,577 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: San Diego, 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
- SE 201A Advanced Structural Analysis
- SE 201B Nonlinear Structural Analysis
- SE 202 Structural Stability
- SE 203 Structural Dynamics
- SE 204 Advanced Structural Dynamics
- SE 206 Random Vibrations
- SE 205 Nonlinear Mechanical Vibrations
- SE 215 Cable Structures
- SE 224 Structural Reliability and Risk Analysis
- SE 233 Computational Techniques in Finite Elements
- SE 274 Nonlinear Finite Element Methods
- SE 276A Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics I
- SE 276B Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics II
- SE 276C Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics III
- SE 277 Error Control in Finite Element Analysis
- SE 278A Computational Fluid Dynamics
- SE 278B Computational Fluid-Structure Interaction
- SE 279 Meshfree Methods for Linear and Nonlinear Mechanics
- SE 151B Design of Prestressed Concrete
- SE 211 Advanced Reinforced & Prestressed Concrete Design
- SE 212 Advanced Structural Steel Design
- SE 213 Bridge Design
- SE 214 Masonry Structures
- SE 220 Seismic Isolation and Energy Dissipation
- SE 223 Advanced Seismic Design of Structures
- SE 203 Structural Dynamics
- SE 206 Random Vibrations
- SE 220 Seismic Isolation and Energy Dissipation
- SE 221 Earthquake Engineering
- SE 222 Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
- SE 223 Advanced Seismic Design of Structures
- SE 243 Soil-structure Interaction
- SE 222 Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
- SE 241 Advanced Soil Mechanics
- SE 242 Advanced Foundation Engineering
- SE 243 Soil-structure Interaction
- SE 244 Numerical Methods in Geomechanics
- SE 250 Stability of Earth Slopes & Retaining Walls
- SE 251B Mechanical Behaviors of Polymers & Composites
- SE 252 Experimental Mechanics and NDE
- SE 253A Mechanics of Laminated Comp. Structures I
- SE 253B Mechanics of Laminated Comp. Structures II
- SE 253C Mechanics of Laminated Anisotropy Plates & Shells
- SE 234 Plates and Shells (or MAE equivalent)
- SE 235. Wave Propagation in Elastic Media
- SE 252. Experimental Mechanics and NDE
- SE 271 Solid Mechanics for Structural & Aerospace Engineering
- SE 272 Theory of Elasticity
- SE 273 Inelasticity
- SE 202 Structural Stability
- SE 204 Advanced Structural Dynamics
- SE 205 Nonlinear Mechanical Vibrations
- SE 206 Random Vibrations
- SE 224 Structural Reliability and Risk Analysis
- SE 252 Experimental Mechanics and NDE
- SE 265 Structural Health Monitoring Principles
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Online application consists of the following:
- Online Graduate Application
- Statement of Purpose
- 3-letters of Recommendation
- Official Transcripts (from all institutions attended)*
- General GRE Scores
- TOEFL Score Results (international students only)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 10,577 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 10,577 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 10,577 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 10,577 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California San Diego 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 University of California, San Diego
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