UW CEE’s Structural Engineering and Mechanics Master’s Program offers students a comprehensive, practical and theoretical background that prepares them to be successful in engineering practice or a future Ph.D. program.
Next start date
Autumn 2026
Priority deadline
December 15, 2025
Admissions
Autumn quarter only
FORMAT
On-campus
DURATION
~18 months to 2 years full time
TOTAL CREDITS
42
Estimated tuition cost
- Professional Master’s Program (PMP) track:
- $754 per credit (2025-2026)
- Research track:
- Students on the research track receive full tuition as part of their financial award.
Curriculum
The program offers graduate students a wide range of courses in structural design, multi-hazard structural response, classical theory and advanced structural analysis techniques.
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.
Beyond coursework, students participate in a robust seminar series that fosters connections with local engineers, sharpens presentation skills and deepens expertise in specialized topics.
Faculty and research
Students in the research track master’s program collaborate with renowned faculty on innovative projects. They conduct research to develop new approaches for improving traditional civil engineering structures such as buildings and bridges, and further optimize and design nontraditional structural systems such as renewable energy devices or aerospace and naval applications.
Research includes multi-scale experimental programs in a number of facilities across campus as well as extensive computer-based simulation of structures.
Explore Structural ResearchCareer opportunities
Graduates are well-prepared for careers in structural analysis and design, multi-disciplinary engineering, government research and more.