UC Master of Science in Structural EngineeringUniversity of California, San Diego · La Jolla, California, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: May 12, 2027).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of purpose

Department FAQ lists Statement of Purpose (Personal Statement).

Recommendation letters x 3

From individuals who can attest to academic or professional competence and interest in graduate study.

Unofficial transcript(s)

From all post-secondary institutions attended. Official transcripts typically required only if admitted.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; University requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; UC San Diego will not admit a student into the M.S. program if the student already possesses an M.S. in the same or related field (engineering, physics, math, for example).
IELTS: 7.0 overall; University-wide GEPA Band Score 7 minimum.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall | Old scale: 85 overall; University-wide GEPA minimum for the new iBT scale.; University-wide GEPA minimum (previous iBT scale). Some programs may set a higher threshold.
GRE: Optional; GRE test requirement is permanently waived; scores will be considered if submitted.

Historical admission data is not published.