Delivery is the key word of the present paper. Furthermore, the paper focuses the attention on the range of Internet based teaching delivery and how it can be used for Computational Structures technology (CST) within a "borderless" University environment. One of the most important features of the Internet is the way in which it breaks down boundaries. Indeed, such dissolution of national and regional boundaries is at the core of the concept of a "borderless" university. The same principle applies at interdisciplinary levels e.g. boundaries between many topics of Computational Structures Technology (CST) that have flourished in print are also breaking down. In addition, the boundaries between teaching and researching of CST are also lessening as more and more information is being delivered online. Consequently, all new teaching and learning theories and practices in CST must be delivered effectively on-line in line with the requirements of a "borderless" university. The delivery must be done for the people around the world - at a time that suits them, and in accordance with their needs. The paper examines new advances in delivery and their impact on CST. The paper shows how to build a deliverable teaching system on the Internet particularly suited for Computational based engineering disciplines. Furthermore, the paper looks into how MUDs can be used in effective delivery of CST education. It is possible to program a working environment in the MUD that is suitable for socialising and communicating. The MUD becomes a virtual place on the network where people can meet and collaborate on various CST projects. The paper concludes that CST based engineering education can be effectively delivered within the framework of a "borderless" university. The proposed Internet based engineering education delivery leads to a university that is not simply an extension of the present university system. This is shown in the paper by looking at imminent advances in delivery of network system that includes wireless (mobile) network access for computer users on the Internet.

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