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Master of Civil Engineering in MEng
- Waterloo, Canada
- 1.33 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Course-based engineering master's in civil engineering with no thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge related to Civil Engineering. Areas of study described in the supplied curriculum include: Eight courses in total
- with no thesis or research component.
Career outcomes
- Civil engineering design
- Consultancy
- Structures
- Railways
- Coastal
- Transport
- Water and infrastructure
Curriculum
- Eight courses in total
- with no thesis or research component. Five courses come from civil engineering plus three required courses in technical communications
- engineering mathematics and project management. Co-op is optional and must be requested in the first study term. The MEng programme page describes the degree as three or four terms.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related field with a minimum average that varies by programme (commonly 75% to 78%
- At least 75% overall is the published institutional minimum)
- Programme-specific documents (statement
- References
- Résumé) and
- For thesis programmes
- Research fit with a supervisor.
- An honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a 75% standing.
Accepted academic background
Four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field, Program-specific documents (statement, References, Work samples), Supervisor/research fit for thesis programs
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $55,242 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Waterloo |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Engineering |
| Department | Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Research graduate students may qualify for Waterloo graduate awards and international funding, Subject to the specific award, Discipline and applicant conditions. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.33 years.
Tuition is $55,242 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The estimated living cost is $21,500 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5, IELTS 6.5.

