Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering program at the University of Waterloo is designed for individuals driven by curiosity and a desire to solve complex problems. This program offers students the opportunity to undertake independent and unique research, generating knowledge and finding real-world applications.

Department and Faculty

• Department/School: Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Faculty: Faculty of Engineering

Program Details

• Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August)
• Delivery mode: On-campus
• Program type: Master's, Research
• Length of program: 24 months (full-time)
• Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
• Study option(s): Thesis

Research Fields

The program offers research opportunities in the following fields:

• Environmental and Water Resource Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Structures, Mechanics and Construction Engineering
• Transportation Engineering

Research Project Opportunities

• Improving Indoor Air Quality in Buildings: This project aims to enhance indoor air quality, improving the health and well-being of building occupants while increasing building sustainability and resilience.
• External Flaming From Mass Timber Compartments: This research project utilizes an existing experimental set-up to develop medium-scale compartment fire experiments, focusing on mass timber construction and fire safety engineering.

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.
• Students who do not meet the minimum requirements may be considered for admission to a probationary program depending on their academic background.

Degree Requirements

• Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.
• Check out Waterloo's institutional thesis repository - UWspace to see recent submissions from the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering graduate students.

Application Materials

• Resume
• Program-specific questions (PSQ)
• Transcript(s)
• References: Three references are required; at least two must normally be from academic 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 on the Finance website to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program.
• Review living costs and housing.
• Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students.