MSc Civil Engineering at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

Tackle the infrastructure challenges shaping communities today. Whether you pursue the thesis-based MSc or the industrially oriented MEng, you’ll work with a faculty advisor to deepen your expertise in areas such as sustainable design, transportation, water resources, structures and construction.

Faculty: Price Faculty of Engineering | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The civil engineering master's programs accept applications for Fall, Winter and Summer admission. | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The civil engineering department offers programs of coursework and research leading to Master of Science and Master of Engineering degrees. While both programs offer graduate-level training in the field, the MEng program is industrially-oriented and aimed at practicing engineers who wish to continue their studies on a broad basis, while the MSc degree is attained through coursework and thesis.

Career pathways

Pursue a career across a wide range of fields, with opportunities in academia, research, industry, government and advanced engineering practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To qualify for the Master of Engineering or Master of Science in Civil Engineering program, you must have a minimum of: a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. In exceptional cases, based on the candidate's professional experience, this requirement may be waived upon the recommendation from the department. Qualification for admission to the civil engineering graduate program is contingent on first receiving tentative acceptance from an academic advisor who will accept you into their research group.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; additional application fees apply for Physician Assistant Studies ($25) and Preventive Dental Sciences (Orthodontics) ($50). Fee is non-refundable; pay by Visa or MasterCard, cheque, money order or Convera. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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