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Engineering

Master of Engineering (MEng) at Queen's University

Queen's University, Canada

Programme overview

A one-year, coursework-based graduate programme for engineering graduates who want to strengthen technical and professional skills. Specializations include Applied Sustainability, Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Computer, Mechanical and Materials, and Mining Engineering, plus the UNENE nuclear engineering degree. A research component is optional.

Faculty: Smith School of Engineering (Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science)  |  Department: Engineering departments  |  Duration: 8 to 12 months (two or three academic terms)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Eight graduate courses plus the non-credit APSC 801 Master of Engineering Foundations, which covers professional and career skills. Students may choose a course-only route or add a research project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree in Applied Science or Engineering with at least a B- (70-72.9%, GPA 2.7). English proficiency if required: TOEFL iBT 88/120 with minimum writing 24, speaking 22, reading 22, listening 20, or IELTS 7.0. Two references are required; no supervisor is needed to apply.

Domestic applicants: CAD 9,903 for the whole programme (2026). Canadian students (citizens and permanent residents), Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), 3 terms. 2026-2027 tuition as listed in the Registrar graduate table; excludes SAL, ancillary fees and UHIP. Source

International applicants: CAD 29,962 for the whole programme (2026). International students, Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), 3 terms. 2026-2027 tuition as listed in the Registrar graduate table; excludes SAL, ancillary fees and UHIP. Source

Smith School of Business master's and MBA programmes start on dates listed by programme, including January, May, June, August and September 2026 starts (for example Queen's MBA January, MMA January, May or September, MIB and Global Online MBA September).

Most acceptances to School of Graduate Studies programmes are made in March.

The graduate application portal typically opens in September each year with deadlines early in the new year; deadlines are set by each degree programme. Applications are made through the online School of Graduate Studies application.

Apply through the official page: https://qservices.queensu.ca/apps/sgsapp/

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