Nepal, as a developing country, is undergoing rapid infrastructural expansion, creating a high demand for skilled civil engineers. Structural engineering plays a vital role in designing components for a wide range of projects—such as water supply systems, hydropower plants, irrigation networks, transportation infrastructure, environmental works, and building construction.

Despite this growing demand, the country currently has fewer than 150 structural engineers. To put this into perspective, a single hydropower project may require over five structural engineers, while a large building project may need at least three. Given the surge in civil construction activities across the country, Nepal urgently needs a significantly larger pool of structural engineering professionals.

To address this gap, the Master's program in Structural Engineering has been designed to produce competent professionals capable of handling complex structural analysis and design challenges. This advanced course equips students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, enabling them to contribute effectively to Nepal’s infrastructure development and meet the evolving demands of the construction industry.

Eligibility

Candidates who have completed 4 years Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) with minimum 2.0 CGPA (on a maximum 4 point grading system) or 50% in aggregate marks are eligible to apply for the Master Degree Program in Structural Engineering

Curricular Structure

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

Elective (Semester I)

Elective (Semester II)

Note: Students will write a thesis in the fourth semester. However, the thesis work must start from the beginning of third semester, which is in the form of Project.