Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Master’s Opportunities in Structural Engineering
Master Positions in structural engineering in All Locations
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Universities with open master's positions in structural engineering include Washington State University and University of Edinburgh.
Pouria Bahmani
Washington State University
United States
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6 days ago
Washington State University is seeking a fully funded MS or PhD graduate student to join the Structural Engineering research group in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in Pullman, Washington, beginning in Summer/Fall 2027. The research is part of a multi-year project on hybrid structural systems, with emphasis on timber-concrete composite (TCC) floors. The work will combine structural analytical modeling, finite element analysis, and full-scale experimental testing of TCC sla...
Materials Science
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
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6 days ago
University of Edinburgh
Top university
United Kingdom
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1 week ago
Top university
Infrastructure and the Environment MScR at the University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate research degree in Engineering focused on sustainable, resilient, and efficient infrastructure in built and natural environments. The programme sits within the Institute for Infrastructure and Environment in the School of Engineering and offers research opportunities across topics such as environmental engineering , fire safety engineering , granular and geomechanical processes , infrastructure sensing and s...
Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
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1 week ago
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
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