Systems Design Engineering - Master of Engineering (MEng) at University of Waterloo

Programme overview

The Master of Engineering program is coursework-based and will provide you with advanced professional training through coursework and an optional research-based project. You’ll take an innovative and interdisciplinary approach to exploring solutions to engineering problems at the cutting edge of technology and design, preparing you to pursue or advance your career in academia, industry, entrepreneurship, and beyond. The program is self-funded and doesn’t require a supervisor.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering | Department: Systems Design Engineering | Duration: 16 months (full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Study option(s): Coursework.

Career pathways

Are you a recent graduate or seasoned professional looking to enhance your career potential and build on your passions in engineering?

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

A 4-year honours bachelor’s degree in engineering. For applicants whose previous degree was completed in Canada, a 75% overall standing in the last two years, or equivalent (at the sole discretion of the University of Waterloo, in all cases), in a four-year honour’s bachelor's degree in engineering is the minimum requirement for admission to a master's program. Due to the variable nature of international credentials, for applicants whose previous degree was completed outside of Canada, a 75% overall standing in a four-year honours bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent is the minimum requirement for admission. Applicants who do not hold a honours bachelor’s degree in engineering must justify their suitability by demonstrating formal or informal training in engineering through the supplementary information form (SIF), their resume/CV, or other supporting material.

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.

Terms run fall (September to December), winter (January to April) and spring (May to August). Programmes are currently accepting applications for fall 2027; intake terms vary by programme.

Graduate applications are made online through the Graduate Studies Application and the non-refundable application fee is $150 CAD per program, paid in the applicant portal. Deadlines are set by each programme (for example MDSAI part-time: fall January 15, winter July 1). Apply two to four weeks ahead of the programme deadline.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.apply.uwaterloo.ca/apply/

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