Structural Engineering

• Information about semester start for Civil Engineering students (student.oslomet.no).
• General information about semester start at OsloMet (student.oslomet.no).

To apply for this master programme you must have

• a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, marine engineering or equivalent engineering discipline including
• 25 ECTS in mathematics
• 20 ECTS in mechanics, statics or other courses in the field of structural engineering  
• 7,5 ECTS in physics, solid mechanics, building physics and/or thermodynamics
• 5 ECTS in statistics
• an average grade of at least C (according to the ECTS grading scale) on your bachelor's degree

You also need one of the following:

• English from a Norwegian or Nordic upper secondary school and a bachelor's degree from Norway or the Nordic countries
• at least 4 in English from Norwegian upper secondary school 
• proof of your English proficiency

Applicants will be ranked on the basis of grade average from their bachelor's degree.

More about admission to master's programmes.

You apply via Søknadsweb, where you fill in your details and upload all the required documents.

Application deadlines:

• 1 March: early admission for applicants from the European Union, the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland, and for non-EU/EEA citizens with a Norwegian national ID number residing in Norway
• 15 April: ordinary admission for applicants from the European Union, the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland, and for non-EU/EEA citizens with a Norwegian national ID number residing in Norway

For students from the EU/EEA/EFTA the only cost of this programme is the semester fee (student.oslomet.no) of approximately NOK 1,000, which you pay each semester of the programme. For these students there are no tuition fees.

For students from countries outside the EU/EEA/EFTA there are tuition fees in addition to the semester fee (student.oslomet.no).

In this study program, you need a laptop with Windows 11. Here is a guide to help you choose the right machine.

Operating System

In this study programme, you will use several software programs that only run on the Windows operating system. We recommend that you get a laptop — not a Mac. It is a requirement that the machine runs Windows 11.

If you want to use Windows on a Mac, it requires high performance from the Mac and is often disproportionately expensive while not working as effectively. There is no support for this setup at the university.

Graphics (GPU)

You will need a laptop for 3D modeling of buildings, already in the first semester. We recommend a "gaming laptop" with powerful graphics cards suitable for modeling. The GPU should be at minimum Nvidia RTX 3050 or Radeon RX6600, with at least 6GB of video memory.

Memory (RAM)

The laptop should have at least 16GB of memory. Preferably 24GB or more.

Processor

The processor should be Core i5 with several cores or equivalent, preferably better. The processor should have a clock speed of 2GHz or higher.

Storage

The hard drive should be 500GB or more. We recommend SSD.

The largest online retailers in Norway offer good solutions and good deals for gaming laptops.

Structural engineering considers the analysis, calculation, and design of load-bearing structures and structural systems, based on applied physical laws and empirical knowledge of geometry and the physical properties of different materials.

Competence in structural engineering is particularly important, as bridges, quays, offshore installations, and other large structures are exposed to heavy loads combined with environmental and climate influences.

The study programme will provide you with solid, theoretical knowledge and applied skills in linear and non-linear FEM analysis, design of structures and structural systems, and service life extension of structures. 

Programme description (student.oslomet.no)

The programme is divided into compulsory and elective courses in addition to the master's thesis, and stimulates collaboration, self-activity, reflection, and innovative thinking.

You will partake in academic discussions, and we encourage you to participate actively in lectures and exercises.

Have you already worked as a civil engineer or consulting engineer? We encourage you to ask questions and share your experience with the other students.  

Throughout your studies, you will encounter members from the construction industry and potential employers through seminars, guest lectures, and excursions. This way, you get a closer insight into the complexity of a construction project.

Most of the project tasks are carried out in groups so that you and your fellow students can exchange experiences and discuss possible solutions to a problem. 

You will get a variation of  

• lectures
• self study
• practical and theoretical exercises
• computer based tasks
• project work
• group work
• excursions
• lab work
• presentations 

This overview shows all the specialisations in the Master's Degree Programme (MSc) in Civil Engineering. The subjects in Structural Engineering are listed per academic year under the heading "Structural Engineering".

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As a holder of this master’s degree, you have expertise that is in high demand in both the private and public sector.

When you complete the master's degree programme you will be awarded the degree of Master of Science (MSc) in Civil Engineering, within structural engineering.  

This master’s degree programme is designed to meet the National Council for Technological Education’s (UHR-MNT) conditions for the use of the additional Norwegian designation “sivilingeniør” (siv.ing.) on diplomas for Master’s degree programs in technology.

The most relevant employers are  

• consulting engineering firms
• contractors
• construction clients
• building owners
• governmental agencies,
• municipalities
• university, and research institutes

This degree can also qualify you for further studies at the doctoral degree level if you have an average grade of B or better.