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Sustainable Design & Construction-Structures

Stanford University
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #1
Tuition USD 16,240 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Stanford, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Sustainable Design & Construction-Structures at Stanford University is a MSc programme in Arts & Design over 24 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 arts & design. 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 Sustainable Design & Construction-Structures 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: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 16,240 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  6. Location: Stanford, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Sustainable Design & Construction-Structures programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:

  1. Creative Director
  2. Graphic / UX Designer
  3. Art Director
  4. Curator
  5. Visual Artist
  6. Media Producer

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Structural Analysis
  2. Design of Steel Structures
  3. Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures
  4. Engineering Economy
  5. Programming Methodology
  6. Technical Writing
  7. Managing Fabrication and Construction
  8. Life Cycle Assessment of Complex Systems
  9. Advanced Structural Concrete Design
  10. Advanced Structural Steel Design
  11. Donald Watson Seminar
  12. Structural Engineering Seminar

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

International Academic Credentials

Stanford’s assessment of a foreign degree is based on the characteristics of a national educational system, the type of institution attended, and the level of studies completed. The following guidelines indicate the minimum level of study of applicants from recognized academic institutions outside the U.S.

Minimum level of study required of applicants of who wish to apply for graduate study at Stanford:
  • Britain: British patterned education – bachelor’s degree with honors.
  • France: Diplome d’Ingenieur from grandes écoles or completion of two years of classes préparatoires aux grandes écoles (CPGE) and two years of course work toward the Diplome d’Ingenieur degree. Maitrise from universities.
  • Germany: The diplom, magister artium (M.A.) or staatsexamen. Three-year Bologna compliant bachelor’s degree accepted.
  • Other European countries: University degree requiring four years of study. Three-year Bologna compliant bachelor\'s degree accepted.
  • Middle East: University degree requiring four years of study.
  • CanadaThree-year bachelor’s degree from Quebec, four-year bachelor’s degree from other provinces.
  • Latin America: University degree requiring four years of study.
  • India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or medicine, master’s degree in all other fields. (Note: A three-year bachelor’s degree in any subject is not considered sufficient for graduate study at Stanford. The two-year master’s degree following the three-year bachelor’s degree from India is required.)
  • Philippines: Four-year bachelor’s degree.
  • Russian republics: University diploma requiring four years of study. Three-year Bologna compliant bachelor’s degree accepted (requires the Diploma Supplement issued in accordance to the Bologna Declaration).
  • Other Asian countries: University degree requiring four years of study.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 16,240 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: USD 16,240 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Stanford 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.