Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Waterloo's Department of Civil Engineering offers a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil Engineering, a coursework-based degree option that can be completed on a part-time or full-time basis. The program is designed for enthusiastic, curious, and hard-working individuals who are keen to expand their knowledge and upgrade their technical background with a graduate degree.

Program Highlights

• Coursework-based program with the flexibility of full- or part-time study.
• Offered on-campus, allowing students to meet their peers and expand their network.
• One of the largest and most well-respected engineering departments in Canada.

Specialization Options

• Architectural Engineering
• Environmental and Water Resources Engineering
• Future Cities
• Sustainable Structural Systems
• Transportation Engineering

Program Details

Department/School: Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty: Faculty of Engineering Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August) Delivery mode: On-campus Program type: Master's, Professional Length of program: 16 months (full-time); 32 months (part-time) Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time Study option(s): Coursework

Application Deadlines

• February 1 (for admission in September)
• June 1 (for admission in January of the following year)
• October 1 (for admission in May of the following year)

Admission Requirements

• An honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a 75% standing.
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score (only for those applicants who completed their degree outside of Canada or United States).
  • Note: GRE is waived as a requirement for winter 2026, spring 2026, and fall 2026 admission cycles.

Degree Requirements

Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.

Application Materials

• Resume
• Program-specific questions (PSQ)
  • These are questions specific to the program you’re applying to.
• Transcript(s)
• References
  • Two references are required from academic or professional sources.
• Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
  • TOEFL 80 (writing 22, speaking 20, reading 20, listening 18), IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0, speaking 6.0)

Tuition and Fees

Visit the graduate program tuition page to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program. Review living costs and housing, and explore funding graduate school resources for graduate students.