Master of Science in Structural Engineering

The Structural Engineer with a knowledge and understanding of material behaviour and structural actions, is able to design with economy and elegance, structures that fulfil their intended purpose, while safely resisting the forces to which they may be subjected.

However, with rapid advances in materials technology and availability of advanced computational techniques, the successful structural engineer must continuously update his/her knowledge and keep abreast with recent developments in structural engineering.

The Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Moratuwa aims to fulfil the need for Continuing Professional Development by conducting a Postgraduate Degree in Structural Engineering on a part time basis for practising engineers.

This course is conducted by the Division of Building and Structural Engineering of the Department. This division comprises experts in many aspects of modern structural engineering design. They have established a close relationship with industry through consultancy and contract research in such areas as concrete technology, fibre composites, structural dynamics, computational structural engineering and forensic engineering. Research in design methodology, tall buildings, shell and space structures and finite element analysis are also being carried out. It is intended to introduce Eurocodes within this programme.

Duration of course
  • MSc in Struct Eng (SLQF-L10)  : 24 months (Part time)
  • All lectures, assignments, seminars and viva sessions will normally be conducted on Fridays and Saturdays from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. in hybrid mode.
  • Semester-end examinations will take place physically at the Department of Civil Engineering, Univeristy of Moratuwa
 
Eligibility

The selection of students to the Masters Degree Programme will be made by the Department of Civil Engineering, in accordance with the following extended eligibility requirements approved by the Senate.
  • The Degree of Bachelor of Science of Engineering of the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka or an equivalent degree in a relevant field with a minimum of one (01) year period of appropriate experience, as approved by the Senate
OR
  • At least the Associate Membership of a recognized professional Engineering Institute in a relevant field with a minimum of one (01) year period of appropriate experience, as approved by the Senate
AND 
  • If English is not the medium of instruction in the First Degree of the candidate, valid TOEFL (a minimum of 500 points in paper-based, 173 in computer-based, or 61 in internet-based test) or IELTS (a minimum of 5.0 in Academic Version) scores or equivalent.
 
Course Fees
           

                                                                                             Sri Lankan Students (LKR)           Foreign Students (USD)

Tuition fee   :  MSc in Struct Eng (SLQF-L10)                             600,000                                             2,500               

  

Registration fee:                                                                             LKR    2,000                                

Non Refundable deposit (library facilities) :                             LKR    2,000   

Refundable deposit (library facilities) :                                      LKR    2,500  ( Per Book )    

Exam fees:                                                                                       LKR       500                                               

                                                            (All fees should be paid during registration)
 
Application

Application form can be downloaded from the link below.

Application Form

Further information and application forms may be obtained by contacting Mrs. Amila Perera, Course Assistant at: Tel: 011-2650301 (Ext. 2025) or sending an e-mail to structuralpg.uom@gmail.com

Please e-mail the completed application form and the relevant supportive documents to structuralpg.uom@gmail.com and submit the hardcopy via register post to;

Dr. H. M.S. T. Herath

The Course Coordinator

M.Sc. Degree in Structural Engineering – 2026/2027

Department of Civil Engineering

University of Moratuwa

Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Closing date for applications is 21st August 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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