MSc Structural Engineering

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Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field, with a total of at least 16 years of formal education (including 12 years of school and 4 years of undergraduate study). A minimum CGPA of 2.0 or a second division (or equivalent) at the bachelor's level is required for eligibility.

Top Colleges Offering MSc in Structural Engineering under Pokhara University (PU)

Oxford College of Engineering and Management

Pokhara University (PU)Gaindakot, Nawalpur

Cosmos College of Management and Technology

Pokhara University (PU)ChapagaunDobato, Lalitpur

Curriculum Structure

Semester I

Course Code	Course Description	Credit Hours
STR 501	Advanced Structural Analysis	4
STR 502	Dynamics of Structures	3
STR 503	Solid Mechanics	3
MTH 504	Numerical Methods and Analysis	3
GTH 505	Foundation Analysis and Design	4

Semester II

Course Code	Course Description	Credit Hours
STR 506	Finite Element Method	3
STR 507	Earthquake Resistant Design	3
ACT 508	Advanced Concrete Technology	3
Elective I		3
Elective II		3

Semester III

Course Code	Course Description	Credit Hours
STR 509	Advanced Structural Design	4
STR 510	Structural Engineering Laboratory	3
Elective III		3
Elective IV		3
Elective V		3

Semester IV

Course Code	Course Description	Credit Hours
STR 511	Thesis	12

Elective I & II (Each 3 credits)

Course Code	Course Description	Course Code	Course Description
STR 601	Applied Seismology	MSE 605	Research Methodology
STR 602	Rock Mechanics	SHA 606	Seismic Hazard Analysis
STR 603	Theory of Plates and Shells	DSM 607	Disaster Management
CAD 604	Computer-Aided Design

Elective III, IV & V (Each 3 credits)

Course Code	Course Description	Course Code	Course Description
STR 701	Bridge Analysis and Design	STR 710	Fracture Mechanics of Concrete
MSE 702	Pre-Stressed Concrete	STR 711	Health Monitoring of Structures
MSE 703	Design of Industrial Structure	STR 712	Advanced Design of Steel Structures
HYD 704	Hydraulic Structures	STR 717	Tunnel Engineering
MSE 705	Design of High-Rise Building	STR 714	Optimization in Structural Design
MSE 706	Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering	STR 709	Repair and Rehabilitation of Structures
STR 707	Design of Thin Shell Structure	STR 715	Seismic Assessments and Retrofitting of Structures
STR 708	Design of Masonry Structures	SRA 716	Seismic Risk Analysis
STR 713	Non-Linear Analysis of Structures

Course Outcome

Analyze and design advanced structural systems
Apply modern methods in concrete, steel, and composite structures
Use software tools like ETABS, SAP2000, and STAAD Pro
Understand earthquake-resistant and sustainable design principles
Evaluate structural safety, durability, and performance
Conduct structural failure analysis and retrofitting
Integrate research and innovation in structural solutions
Prepare for roles in design, consultancy, and infrastructure development

More About This Program

The Master of Science in Structural Engineering program focuses in providing students adequate knowledge and skills that allow them to have a meaningful career in structural analysis, design and construction, including earthquake resistant, economic design in industrial and academic fields. The duration of a program is two years consisting of 60 credit hour courses spread over 4 semesters.