Structural Engineering
Structural Engineering (SE75)
The Department of Structural Engineering at the University of California, San Diego offers a unique program that crosses different engineering disciplines, such as civil, geotechnical, mechanical, aerospace, biological, and marine/offshore engineering, with a focus on structural design and analysis, structural materials, computational mechanics, and solid mechanics. This broad-based cross-disciplinary structural engineering approach allows not only diversity in the selection of graduate courses but also a diversity of employment opportunities across the engineering spectrum.
Program Info
Area of Study | Jacobs School of Engineering |
Department | Structural Engineering |
Major | Structural Engineering |
Degree | B.S./M.S. (current UCSD students only) |
Admissions Terms | Fall |
Application Deadlines |
January 20, 2021 (Fall 2021) |
Basic Requirement
Admissions Tests |
GRE General is recommended. |
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
Letters of Recommendation |
Letters of recommendations are not required for the B.S./M.S. program. |
Statement of Purpose |
Required Online submission requested; 2500 word limit |
Resume/CV |
Required |
Contact Info
Website http://structures.ucsd.edu |
Email se-sa@eng.ucsd.edu |
Campus Office Structural and Materials Building, Suite 340 |
Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego Structural Engineering Graduate Affairs 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0085 La Jolla, CA, 92093-0085 |
Program Info
Area of Study | Jacobs School of Engineering |
Department | Structural Engineering |
Major | Structural Engineering |
Degree | Master of Science |
Admissions Terms | Fall |
Application Deadlines |
January 20, 2021 (Fall 2021) |
Basic Requirement
Admissions Tests |
GRE General is recommended. |
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
Statement of Purpose |
Required Online submission requested; 2500 word limit |
Resume/CV |
Required |
Contact Info
Website http://structures.ucsd.edu |
Email se-sa@ucsd.edu |
Campus Office Structural and Materials Building, Suite 340 |
Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego Structural Engineering Graduate Affairs 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0085 La Jolla, CA, 92093-0085 |
Program Info
Area of Study | Jacobs School of Engineering |
Department | Structural Engineering |
Major | Structural Engineering |
Degree | Doctor of Philosophy |
Admissions Terms | Fall |
Application Deadlines |
January 20, 2021 (Fall 2021) |
Basic Requirement
Admissions Tests |
GRE General is recommended. |
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
Statement of Purpose |
Required Online submission requested; 2500 word limit |
Resume/CV |
Required |
Contact Info
Website http://structures.ucsd.edu |
Email se-sa@ucsd.edu |
Campus Office Structural and Materials Building, Suite 340 |
Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego Structural Engineering Graduate Affairs 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0085 La Jolla, CA, 92093-0085 |
Structural Engineering with Specialization in Health Monitoring and Non-Destructive Evaluation (SE81)
The master of science in structural engineering with specialization in structural health monitoring and non-destructive evaluation (SHM&NDE) provides highly interdisciplinary knowledge incorporating three broad technology areas: (1) sensing technology, (2) data interrogation, and (3) modeling and analysis. The intersections and integration of these technology areas are fundamental to supporting structural health monitoring and nondestructive evaluation, which may be defined as the process of making an uncertainty-quantified assessment, based on appropriate analyses of in-situ measured data, about the current ability of a structural component or system to perform its intended design function(s) successfully. This discipline within structural, civil, mechanical, and aerospace engineering is a fundamental capability that supports “design-to-retirement” life cycle management of systems.
Program Info
Area of Study | Jacobs School of Engineering |
Specializations |
Sensing Technology
|
Department | Structural Engineering |
Major | Structural Engineering with Specialization in Health Monitoring and Non-Destructive Evaluation |
Degree | Master of Science |
Admissions Terms | Fall |
Application Deadlines |
January 20, 2021 (Fall 2021) |
Basic Requirement
Admissions Tests |
GRE General is recommended. |
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
Statement of Purpose |
Required |
Resume/CV |
Required |
Contact Info
Website http://structures.ucsd.edu/academics/graduate-program/masters-program/masters-specialization-health-monitoring |
Email se-sa@ucsd.edu |
Campus Office Structural and Materials Engineering Building, Room 340A |
Mailing Address
Department of Structural Engineering 9500 Gilman Drive M/C 0085 La Jolla, CA 92093 |
Geotechnical Engineering (SE82)
The Master of Science is a unique degree program focused on geomechanics fundamentals and applied soil-structure interaction analyses crucial for future geotechnical engineering advancements. The goal of this M.S. program is to provide students planning to pursue a career in geotechnical engineering practice with the necessary training beyond that obtained in a B.S. degree to analyze, simulate, and design geotechnical-related infrastructure. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is encouraging new engineers pursuing a career in civil engineering disciplines to have a minimum of a M.S. degree to practice. This is particularly relevant in
geotechnical engineering due to the particularly complex behavior of soils, rocks, and soil-structure interaction. Similar to structural engineers, geotechnical engineers have their own licensure process to reflect their specialization.
Program Info
Area of Study | Jacobs School of Engineering |
Program Overview |
Gain the tools required for analyzing and
designing geotechnical systems, including foundati ons, embankments, slopes, retaining walls, tunnels, dams, among others. Courses build upon a strong set of fundamental geomechanics principles to perform the advanced analyses required in challenging projects in geotechnical engineering practi ce. Earn a M.S. degree in 4 quarters along with a summer internship. |
Department | Structural Engineering |
Major | Geotechnical Engineering |
Degree | Master of Science |
Admissions Terms | Fall |
Application Deadlines |
January 20, 2021 (Fall 2021) |
Basic Requirement
Admissions Tests |
GRE General is recommended. |
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
Statement of Purpose |
Required |
Resume/CV |
Required |
Contact Info
Website http://structures.ucsd.edu/ |
Email se-sa@ucsd.edu |
Campus Office Structural and Materials Engineering Building. Room 340A |
Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive #0085 La Jolla, CA 92093-0085 |