Overview

The Structural Engineering and Mechanics Master’s Program from University of Washington offers graduate students a wide range of courses in structural design, multi-hazard structural response, classical theory and advanced structural analysis techniques. The 11 structures faculty members have expertise in each of these areas, with ongoing research related to many of these topics and collaboration with the local professional community. In addition to the nearly 20 graduate courses taught by structures faculty, approximately 50 additional courses in various engineering disciplines, applied mathematics, architecture, and construction management are approved for the program, allowing students to tailor the degree to meet their professional goals.

Careers

Many employers of structural engineers believe it is essential that new hires have graduate degrees, with a master’s degree now being considered the requirement for many of the more exciting and challenging jobs in the field. Recent graduates from our program are highly competitive in the job market across the country, but especially locally, where the Seattle job economy has provided excellent employment opportunities.

In addition to the coursework described below, a companion seminar series provides students with an opportunity to foster relationships within the local engineering community, develop presentation skills that area employers have stressed as a critical need, and learn about unique topics in the field. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in structural analysis and design, multi-disciplinary engineering, government research and more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Structural Mechanics

Structural Dynamics

Finite Element Meth in Structural Mech

Engineering Computing

Nonlinear Analysis of Structural Sys

Structural Stability

Materials Modeling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering Structural Engineering View 23 other Masters in Structural Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Hold the minimum equivalent of a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.1 or its equivalent from a foreign institution2 or a Bologna bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 180 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits.
All students confirming enrollment must provide an official (sealed) transcript and degree statement (with date of award & title of degree awarded) for verification to Graduate Enrollment Management Services (GEMS).
Have earned at least a 3.0 grade-point-average (on a 4 point scale) from a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.1 or its equivalent from a foreign institution

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41997 USD / year

≈ 41997 USD / year
Out-of-State

41997 USD / year

≈ 41997 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12645 USD / year

≈ 12645 USD / year

Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 USD / month

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